Machu Picchu
A panoramic view, Machu Picchu, is one of the best tourist attractions located in Machu Picchu, Peru. This man-made cliff was built in the 14th century under the leadership of the Inca emperor named Pachacuti. Machu Picchu is often called the "Lost City of the Incas". In 1981, Machu Picchu was declared as one of the Peruvian Historic Sanctuaries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. One of the visited areas is the Intihuatana stone, one of the many believed ritual stones in South America. Inca believed this stone held the sun in its proper place along the annual path in the sky. Another sculpture is the Inti Mach'ay and the Royal Feast of the Sun.
Machu Picchu is abundant with tribal and heritage sites that were preserved in museums. Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum is a small museum was named after a famous archaeologist named Manuel Chavez Balon. This museum displays Incan artifacts and one of the best places to learn the Inca heritage and culture. The Winaywayna Park is a hiking trail and ruins built in the 15th century that was constructed in the days of the Incan Empire. Many tourists would have thought of this place as a religious destination, even though that was not the intention of the park. After a long, adventurous day, staying in Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel might be a good idea. This is perfectly situated at the Urubamba River and convenient enough to go to Machu Picchu's tourist destinations. Tierra Viva Machu Picchu is 5-star hotel provides a spacious, luxurious room with a private balcony and a seating area, with the view of the mountains and the river.
