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Machu Piccu/Cusco/Sacred ValleyCuscoCusco, the archaeological capital of
South America, is rich in
pre-Columbian remains such as
the Koricancha Temple, the Inca
Baths with their sophisticated
canal system and the vast Sacsayhuaman
Fortress site of ancient religious
celebrations. Colonial treasures
include mansions and churches
(the Cathedral, La Merced Convent,
La Compania), built on Inca foundations.
Churches are full of marvelous
works from the Cusco School of
painting, distinguished by its
mix of Catholic and pagan imagery. Sacred ValleyOutside Cusco
and in the Urubamba River Valley
or "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
is a favorite for outdoors activities:
river rafting, hiking, horse-back
riding, biking, ballooning; and
take-off point for Inca Trail
trekkers. Ollantaytambo fortress
should not be missed. Pisac is
a recommended visit for its Inca
ruins above the town and the Indian
market in the village square.
Machu PiccuThe Lost City
of the Incas was a remote fortress/sanctuary
abandoned by the Inca, reclaimed
by the jungle and hidden from
view until Hiram Bingham of Yale
University rediscovered it in
1911. With altars, temples, staircases
and terraces, this is one of the
world's most extraordinary sites,
one that can be visited (by train
or helicopter) on a day trip from
Cusco, but better yet with an
overnight stay.
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