Machu Picchu and Urubamba River

Relish the Old Mountain with Machu Picchu Vacations

 

Relish the Old Mountain with Machu Picchu Vacations

Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain” in a local language, is located at an amazing 2,400 meters above sea level. This city was inhabited by the Incas till about 5 centuries ago. But it was in July 6, 1911 that a young and enthusiast Yale professor by the name of Hiram Bingham lead a scientific expedition to this site and Machu Picchu came to the center of the world’s attention for the first time. Read More “Relish the Old Mountain with Machu Picchu Vacations”

Machu Picchu Stone Buildings

Machu Picchu Tours-Exploring the Main Tourist Attraction in South America

 

The Lost City

Machu Picchu is also known as the ‘Lost City’ of the ancient Incan Empire. It is situated along the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes mountain range. There are no traces of the Incas today, but since its discovery in 1911, Machu Picchu has emerged as the main tourist attraction in South America. Why? Read on. Read More “Machu Picchu Tours-Exploring the Main Tourist Attraction in South America”