About Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours

By Dominique Martin


I you would like to explore the beauties of South America, it might be difficult to decide where to go first. Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours can take up to two weeks. Taking one of these exciting, educational and breath-taking tours might be the perfect solution for any adventurous individual.

Iguazu falls are simply spectacular. Eighty meters high and three kilometers wide series of amazing cascades, placed side by side in one long, semicircular form is absolutely stunning view. You could most certainly say that these lovely waterfalls are among the most amazing ones in the world.

The Iguazu River forms the north boundary of National reserves and the National park in Argentina and the southern boundary of Iguacu National park in Brazil. These extraordinary falls span the border between these two countries. Typical wildlife found in this entire area includes jaguars, grand anteaters, tiger-cats and howler monkeys. Over three hundred species of birds live here.

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.

A guided visit to famous Machu Picchu is also included in the tour. Made in fifteenth century, probably by the emperor Pachacuti, this beautiful city is one of the most interesting places to see here. It was inhabited for maybe a hundred years or so. Besides being damaged by time, weather and seismic activities, it is very well preserved. Even the sacred rocks are still there, thanks to the fact Spanish did not know about this city.

For centuries, this lovely city was hidden in the jungle, until Hiram Bingham discovered it. The interesting thing is that Bingham was not an archaeologist at all. He was lecturing history on the University of Yale. In any case, the site became very popular and Hiram wrote numerous books about his extraordinary discovery. One of his popular books is called The Lost City Of The Incas.

Declared as a historical sanctuary by the Peruvian Government, the site and the surrounding area are now the integral part of UNESCO's World Heritage List. This amazing masterpiece of architecture is beautiful and unique testimony of this intriguing civilization. Some damaged parts had to be reconstructed, to give you an idea how all this looked like a few centuries ago.

It is still quite unknown why it was build in this particular spot and with what purpose. There are so many theories about that. In early days, it was thought that it could be the Lost City.Espiritu Pampa, the real Lost City was found maybe eighty kilometers from Peru's capital, of course, but other theories can still be heard. Some believe it was built as a royal retreat, and some that this all landscape is sacred.

The site is placed above the bow of the Umamba River. Inca traditional rope bridge leads to the secret entrance. The walls are built of polished dry stone, using sophisticated Inca's techniques. Some parts had to be reconstructed to their original shape. This certainly is one of the most important and visited archaeological sites in South America.




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