Exciting Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours

Exciting 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. <A href="http://www.idealsouthamerica.com">Machu Picchu Iguazu Falls Tours</A> 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.

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.

The Fall is formed by Iguazu River, spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina. On he south, there are National reserves and the National park of Argentina, and the north side belongs to Brazil. The river forms a natural boundary between these two protected areas. Here live jaguars, anteaters and howler monkeys, together with other interesting animals and over three hundred bird species.

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.

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.

This amazing place was hidden for centuries, surrounded by the jungle. One American historian, Hiram Bingham, found it in 1911. He was a history professor on the Yale University. After that, he became obsessed by this great place and wrote several books about it. His book The Lost City Of The Incas made him quite popular.

Peruvian Government understood the value of this area and declared it as historical sanctuary. The site is included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is still really intriguing civilization and this beautiful example of their architecture will make your juices flow. Although some parts had to be reconstructed, the city is preserved in original state.

There are numerous theories about the real purpose of Machu Picchu. Some believe it was built to honor a sacred landscape. Others believe it was used as a royal retreat. Until the real lost city was found, many people had believed that Machu Picchu is that city. The real lost city of Incas is Espiritu Pampa, by the way. Hiram also believed this city is a temple devoted to Virgins of the Sun.

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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