Even the local aviation is imbued with the spirit of mysterious Machu Picchu
And architecture and music? Are these rhythms not popular in modern Latin American dances? Binary programming language and aircraft... Only in the middle of the 20th century, when photographed from an airplane, mysterious writings and drawings of astonishing size were noticed. Who created them? What do they mean? A mystery...
Indefatigable historians and archaeologists, travelers and tourists – they all come to this country again and again. Visiting Peru is worth it also to see the lost city of Machu Picchu. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Although, why a new wonder? It was founded back in the 14th century.
The city of secrets and mysteries is located above the Urubamba River, at an altitude of 300 meters, on the very top of a mountain ridge. Its heyday came precisely at the time when the conquistadors were already in control of the empire of the proud Incas. But the city was hidden from prying eyes; the surrounding areas were virtually uninhabited. The mighty civilization was crumbling, but in Machu Picchu the priests still praised the celestial bodies, and the residents sang hymns to the Sun.
But life gradually died down here as well. Today's tourists can only see the remnants of former power and prosperity. But even this spectacle is captivating. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is visited by two thousand people a day! In all its glory, it will appear to you early in the morning or at sunset.
Deciding to visit the country, one cannot but admire the full-flowing and great Amazon River. Here are the largest water lilies on the planet, and the most bloodthirsty piranhas. You can take a trip on a small boat along the river and admire the picturesque shores, visit a village lost in the jungle, and even do a little hunting.
Every inch of this land is imbued with mystery and magic; here you can feel the 'call of eternity' and even reconsider your views on life. Having visited the country, you will not only touch the origins of civilization but will certainly want to return again. After all, mysteries always attract...
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