Once upon a time (or 1911, actually,) a Yale professor traveled to
Peru, hiked for six days and ultimately became the first Western scholar
to experience the "lost city" of Machu Picchu.
The famed ruins - inexplicably designed without so much as a hammer -
continue to draw thousands of worldwide visitors. The best way to get
there is to hop a LAN Airlines flight, relax, and think, "I am about to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World."
Over the years, IgoUgo members have hiked the ruins of Machu Picchu and shared their most inspiring photos. Today, we share our favorites with you. It's like being there...but without all that hiking.
- Baby Llama - photo by nora_yusuf
Although
tours are readily available,the amount of visitors allowed to visit
Machu Picchu per day is restricted to 400. It's a fun challenge for the
fittest among us, as the climb promises to tire even the most
experienced climbers.
- Final Steps of the Inca Trail- photo by chirmhosen
- Peruvian Girl - photo by theartemis
- Peruvian Women in Traditional Clothing - photo by iamtrc
Today,
we need a team of landscapers to repair our homes and gardens. The
Incas essentially use their bare hands to construct an entire city.
- Huayna Picchu - Towering above the Ruins
Check out LAN Airlines for more information on how you can visit Machu Picchu.
by Heather Green
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