Saturday, October 18, 2014

Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours

By Dominique Martin


All these breath-taking destinations of South America are a very good reason for visiting this part of the world. There are different types of tours organized in this area, and Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours are probably among the most exciting ones. They are interesting, educational and really unique.

Surrounded by subtropical rain forest, with over two thousand different vascular plants, Iguazu Falls are made up of numerous breath-taking cascades. The waterfall is semicircular, eighty meters high and almost three kilometers wide. This is certainly one of the most spectacular waterfalls not only in South America, but in the world.

The Fall is formed by Iguazu River, spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina. On he south, there are National reserves and the National park of Argentina, and the north side belongs to Brazil. The river forms a natural boundary between these two protected areas. Here live jaguars, anteaters and howler monkeys, together with other interesting animals and over three hundred bird species.

The entire area is so beautiful that both countries decided to protect it. Loud and enormous, the waterfall is surrounded with lush vegetation, and all together looks like one loud and exciting garden of Eden. You wouldn't want to miss this extraordinary sight.

Another top destination included in this tour is widely known Machu Picchu. This extraordinary example of Inca's architecture was built in fifteenth century, when Pachacuti was the emperor. People lived there for maybe one hundred years. Spanish Conquistadors were never here, and thanks to that, the city was preserved as it was. The sacred rocks are still preserved.

Over the centuries, the city was forgotten and surrounded jungle grew over the site. In 1911, it was finally discovered by Hiram Bingham, an American historian lecturing at Yale University. Hiram wrote numerous books about this forgotten city and the most famous one is the one called The Lost City Of The Incas.

The site was first declared as historical sanctuary, by the Government of Peru. After that, UNESCO put it on their World heritage list. Although some parts of these walls had to be reconstructed, the city is still in really good condition. This was a great civilization, an this architectural jewel is the best proof for that.

There are numerous theories about the real purpose of Machu Picchu. Some believe it was built to honor a sacred landscape. Others believe it was used as a royal retreat. Until the real lost city was found, many people had believed that Machu Picchu is that city. The real lost city of Incas is Espiritu Pampa, by the way. Hiram also believed this city is a temple devoted to Virgins of the Sun.

Umamba River surrounds it on three sides. There is a secret entrance there, once used by their soldiers. They made a rope bridge across the river, and this is an example or Inca's architecture. Coming here is a real treat. The buildings are extraordinary, the view is stunning and surrounding nature is breath-taking. If you enjoy architectural sights, this is a place for you.




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