Machu Picchu
If you are interested in the perfect blend of history and mystery, then you should check out Machu Picchu. Built around 1450 by the Incas it remained hidden until 1911 when an American explorer stumbled upon it. Machu Picchu is perched high in the Peruvian Andes and still today no one really knows the reason behind this monumental construction.The mystery behind its construction has greatly contributed to all the hype surrounding this intriguing masterpiece.
Exploring Machu Picchu’s impressive ruins surrounded by lush mountain peaks as the sun glitters through the early morning mist is simply epic. What is left of the site’s 200 buildings gives you plenty to explore.
The Sun Gate, Wayna Picchu, and other less talked about ruins will leave you dumb-founded at how an ancient civilization could build an edifice of such grandeur without metal tools.
To fully appreciate its splendor it is recommended to visit the site early in the morning, that way you can grasp a complete view of the entire compound as the sun rises, and enjoy the full experience in person.
