Machu Picchu Peru: A Historical Sanctuary and a World Wonde

Machu Picchu Peru

Machu Picchu Peru is the most important city built by the Incas, around the 15th century. In 1983, the Historical Sanctuary or Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu was declared a Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity, and on July 7, 2007, the Lost City of the Incas was chosen as one of the Seven New Wonders of the Modern World. In recent years, Machu Picchu has become one of the main tourist destinations in Peru and the world, captivating millions of visitors with its amazing architecture and the beauty of its landscapes of white snow-capped mountains and green jungle.

This masterpiece is the ultimate representation of the great impulse of the Spirit of a highly developed culture, that worshiped the Elements and Nature, building on the Andean peaks, an Offering to Humanity, in a kind of act of faith, leaving well placed its mystical character. Its construction involves the stars and all earthly manifestation, in which the Spirit lives. It was built with emotion and abandoned in mystery, leaving stairs attached aerially to unstable walls of endless symmetry, with its overwhelming architecture, surrounded by an incomparable natural beauty, in which the harmony between carved stones and the lush greenery of the jungle, raises the soul to the top, and then descends to the abysses, in its dazzling geography, enchanted and full of mysteries that remained silent as mysterious legends.

Machu Picchu is worthy of tales and epics, while remaining hidden in the natural labyrinths of the Andes. It is a temple of worship to life that resurrects the past, giving new life to the Priestesses of the temples, with their prayers of hope, as well as to wise Amautas meditating on the essence of things and the imposing forests and mountains around, through whose entrails roars the Vilcanota river that, further down, enters into the Amazonian plains.

This Sanctuary of the Incas was one of the last constructions that served as a refuge for Amautas (Wise Scientific Spirituals) and Priestesses who, in enigmatic ceremonies and cults, left their mark on Cosmic Memory, with their oracles, altars of offerings to gods who left centuries ago, leaving as inheritance to their children, staircases of hundreds of steps, purification pools and solar clocks, secret tombs and altars dedicated to lightning and thunder. In short, its construction seems to be part of the first ages of the world and merges with the senses developed in their maximum communion with the Andes. Everything is there, infinite and eternal.

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain”, it is the combination of two Quechua words (Machu = Old and Picchu = Mountain).

How to get to Machu Picchu Peru

There are different ways to reach Machu Picchu, depending on your preferences, budget and time. Here are some of the most common options:

  • By train: This is the easiest and most comfortable way to get to Machu Picchu. You can take a train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. The train ride takes about 3 to 4 hours and offers scenic views of the mountains and valleys. From Aguas Calientes, you can take a bus or hike up to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
  • By trek: This is the most adventurous and rewarding way to get to Machu Picchu. You can join one of the many treks that start from Cusco or Ollantaytambo and follow ancient trails that lead to Machu Picchu. The most popular trek is the Inca Trail, which takes 4 days and 3 nights and passes through stunning landscapes and archaeological sites. Other treks include the Salkantay Trek, the Lares Trek and the Choquequirao Trek.
  • By car: This is the cheapest and fastest way to get to Machu Picchu, but also the least recommended. You can hire a car or join a shared van from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Hidroelectrica, a hydroelectric plant near Machu Picchu. The drive takes about 6 to 7 hours and can be bumpy and dangerous. From Hidroelectrica, you can walk along the railway tracks for about 2 hours to Aguas Calientes, and then take a bus or hike up to Machu Picchu.
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