Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu city is located in the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, a protected natural area of more than 32 thousand hectares.
Its name means old mountain and it is located at an altitude of 2,453 meters between the hills of Huchuy Picchu and Huayna Picchu. This Sanctuary is considered one of the seven new wonders of the modern world and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983.
Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the Inca City is divided into two large sectors: the agricultural and the urban. The agricultural area is characterized by the presence of terraces or platforms that were used to grow various foods. On the other hand, in the urban area are the Royal Residence, the Sacred Plaza, the Intihuatana Pyramid, where you can find the great sun clock and the three door construction that includes temples where ceremonies were held.
Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the Inca City is divided into two large sectors: the agricultural and the urban. The agricultural area is characterized by the presence of terraces or platforms that were used to grow various foods. On the other hand, in the urban area are the Royal Residence, the Sacred Plaza, the Intihuatana Pyramid, where you can find the great sun clock and the three door construction that includes temples where ceremonies were held.
In addition to the 196 tourist points within the city of Machu Picchu, it´s home of a varied and exotic biodiversity.
This natural area has different species such as the Andean fox, puma, vizcacha, spectacled bear, among others. Also it has a wide variety of bird species, in which the cock of the rocks, Andean condor, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles stand out.
Also impressive are the orchids you can find them on the routes and paths that cross the sanctuary of Machu Picchu; 370 types that have been registered, as well as in a natural reserve near the Vilcanota River. Here is the largest collection of native orchids in the world, according to the American Orchid Society.
Also impressive are the orchids you can find them on the routes and paths that cross the sanctuary of Machu Picchu; 370 types that have been registered, as well as in a natural reserve near the Vilcanota River. Here is the largest collection of native orchids in the world, according to the American Orchid Society.
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