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 A young llama takes our advice and enjoys the view by AKtravelers The best thing we did was schedule two and a half days to visit Machu Picchu. This allowed us plenty of time to stand and stare at the wonderful vistas. Since we weren't rushed through on a tour, we could walk at the pace we wanted, duck out of the rain when we desired and enjoy the late afternoon light without stress. We noticed that many people on tour groups arrived at 10:00 a.m., zipped through the ruins and were gone by 2:30. We were happy not to be among them. In fact, we noticed that the crowds thinned out considerably after 3:00. Especially if you are planning a visit during rainy season (as we did), allow yourself at least two days at Machu Picchu and more time if you want to climb Huayna Picchu. Leave a Comment
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by schlumpf Also knows as "the lost city of the Incas", Macchu Picchu is the world' famous reckon site of Peru, and for sure one of the main beauty of whole South America, perhaps of the whole globe. I would not say anything about the history, as I think you should check it by your self if interested, but believe me, get to such place with one information more is always better! The only one thing I could say about such a beautifull place is: GO andVISIT IT! No way to miss it. Try to get to Macchu Picchu as early as possible, as there will be so many people at already around 09AM that will not make you enjoy this place at100%. So try to take the first bus from Auguas Calientes (06AM) that will get to MP after 30/40mins. At this time the place is still quiet empty and you can feel amazing sensations!....(the pic has been taken at 06.30AM) The site empty takes really your breath away! Then, when the visitors will get to Machu Picchu, you can leave the main site and take a quiet easy (but not too much) hiking and hike the Huayna Picchu. The trail is pretty easy, in some points is quiet deep but there are not so big troubles...and the views of MP from the top of Huayna Picchu are simply great! (take a look on my other pics). Before to take the way to Huayna Picchu, you must fill your details in a register at the entrance. The way will take something like 1 hr 20 mins or so (depends on your phisical situation) Well, what to say more, just DO NOT ABSOLUTELY MISS this place! You weill just regret this decision! Leave a Comment
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 Urubamba River by andal13 The constructions at Sacred City are awesome, but take your time to look around... The scenery is positively wonderful... Las construcciones de la Ciudad Sagrada son impresionantes, pero tómate tu tiempo para mirar a tu alrededor... El paisaje es absolutamente maravilloso. Leave a Comment
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There is not much to see at the Agricultural Sector (the Urban Sector is far more interesting...), but the views from there are unbelievable. Almost as good as the ones from the entrance steps... You can clearly see in one of these pictures the "U" shape of the Urban Sector seen from the top of the terraces. Imagine how it was to build a city at this place... check the cliffs!!! Leave a Comment
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 Machu Pichu by Jim_Eliason The Inca trail comes into the ruins from above. Here is a view from the end of the Inca Trail looking down on the city. Leave a Comment
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 The agricultural by o00o The agricultural area consists of a series of terraces and irrigation channels that serve dual purpose, as cultivation platforms making it self sustained, and as retention walls to avoid erosion. Leave a Comment
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 Taken during the first day of the hike by chris_i79 Make sure you take a break from hiking and just stop to enjoy the scenery. From the minute you cross the bridge and begin the hike on day one to the last steps through the ancient city on day 4. The views are beautiful and endless. Leave a Comment
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 MP in Fog by Amareyui Morning fog covers the mountain range early in the morning, around 8 to 9. The fog lasts for around half an hour, so enjoy the mysterious Machu Picchu while it lasts. Leave a Comment
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 deep urubamba valley by cbeaujean pic taken from north terraces.... you can realize here,machu picchu is a eyrie! easy to defend and uneasy to discover!(for enemies,spanish conquistadores,and...bingham!) Leave a Comment
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 cloud forest wonder by richiecdisc Of course, Machu Picchu is the reason you came, but what makes the site doubly impressive is the surrounding beauty with the craggy green peaks seeming to rise vertically from the valley and river below. Leave a Comment
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