About Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours

By Dominique Martin


All these breath-taking destinations of South America are a very good reason for visiting this part of the world. There are different types of tours organized in this area, and Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours are probably among the most exciting ones. They are interesting, educational and really unique.

Surrounded by subtropical rain forest, with over two thousand different vascular plants, Iguazu Falls are made up of numerous breath-taking cascades. The waterfall is semicircular, eighty meters high and almost three kilometers wide. This is certainly one of the most spectacular waterfalls not only in South America, but in the world.

On the one side of the Iguazu river there are Argentinian National reserves and parks, on the other side is Brazil. The river is actually the southern border of Brazilian Iguacu National park. Spanning the border between these countries, this extraordinary series of powerful cascades will positively make you speechless. The jungle surrounding this amazing site is full of various animals, including jaguars and howler monkeys, and especially large variety of birds.

The striking beauty of this entire region will positively take your breath away. The waterfall is simply stunning, both visually and acoustically. Large clouds of water drops, lush vegetation and numerous endemic plants and animals, all this together make one really unforgettable experience.

Another top destination included in this tour is widely known Machu Picchu. This extraordinary example of Inca's architecture was built in fifteenth century, when Pachacuti was the emperor. People lived there for maybe one hundred years. Spanish Conquistadors were never here, and thanks to that, the city was preserved as it was. The sacred rocks are still preserved.

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.

The site was first declared as historical sanctuary, by the Government of Peru. After that, UNESCO put it on their World heritage list. Although some parts of these walls had to be reconstructed, the city is still in really good condition. This was a great civilization, an this architectural jewel is the best proof for that.

There were so many theories about this lovely place. Hiram Bingham himself had a few. He believed it was the Lost City, as well as that it was a temple devoted to Sun Virgins. The site is surrounded with sacred landscape, and that's why some people believe the city was built to honor this sacred ground. Some scientists think it was made for royal retreat. Just to mention that the real Lost City is Espiritu Pampa.

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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