Combining the most interesting tourist attractions into one tour is always very nice solution. Taking one of very popular Machu Picchu Galapagos packages you can combine two of the most interesting destinations in South America into one incredible journey. Most tours take maybe two weeks or so, and are designed to show you the best of these two worlds, the mysterious beauty of Machu Picchu and the unique ecosystem of Galapagos Islands.
These tours usually start in Peru, with Cusco, ancient Inca's capital. Another place you can visit is called Ollantaytambo. This small village is a home of one really beautiful Inca's fortress. The train will take you from there directly to the Sacred Valley, following the river Urumba. You will find the incredible Machu Picchu there, surrounded by sacred land.
Built in the fifteenth century, probably by Inca's emperor Pachacuti, this city is certainly one of the most valuable examples of Inca's architecture. Built of precisely shaped stone blocks and chips, it was designed to resist to different seismic activities quite common in this area. Some parts of these stone walls had to be reconstructed, but they are mostly saved in their original state.
The city was deserted after only one century, and there are numerous theories about the reason for this. Some believe there was an epidemic of chickenpox, brought by conquistadors. Sacred stones are all preserved, thanks to the fact that Spanish didn't know about this place. Anyway, it was buried deep in the jungle until discovered by Hiram Bingham, in 1911.
Sacred land is all around the city. Maybe it was built here to honor this sacred land, although some scientists have different theories about it. Some believe it was built here to serve as a temple, or a royal retreat. Once, some people believed it was the Lost city of the Inca's. Well, the real city was actually discovered, and this theory was deserted. The reason for building this place is now irrelevant, the important thing is that you can enjoy exploring it.
The Galapagos Islands, situated in the Pacific Ocean, offer different type of attraction. This whole area is known as the unique, amazingly rich marine ecosystem. Thanks to the ongoing seismic and volcanic activities, on this isolated location different complex processes allowed the development of simply amazing plant and animal life. Seeing it all on one place is incredible experience you shouldn't miss.
The complexity and uniqueness of these amazing ecosystems actually inspired Charles Darwin's theory of the evolution, during his visit in 1835. You will see flightless cormorants here, marine iguanas, endemic trees and other interesting plants, such as large cacti and a wide variety of bird species. In short, this is an incredibly rich and versatile wildlife.
Thanks to this place's unique geology, some islands are very young, while others are several times older. This is actually the place where three major tectonic plates meet, and unique geology is the result of this. Incredible underwater life forms are simply stunning. Diving here is one of the best experiences of this voyage, and you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Take this chance and explore these amazingly beautiful corals, surrounded with unique marine mammals.
These tours usually start in Peru, with Cusco, ancient Inca's capital. Another place you can visit is called Ollantaytambo. This small village is a home of one really beautiful Inca's fortress. The train will take you from there directly to the Sacred Valley, following the river Urumba. You will find the incredible Machu Picchu there, surrounded by sacred land.
Built in the fifteenth century, probably by Inca's emperor Pachacuti, this city is certainly one of the most valuable examples of Inca's architecture. Built of precisely shaped stone blocks and chips, it was designed to resist to different seismic activities quite common in this area. Some parts of these stone walls had to be reconstructed, but they are mostly saved in their original state.
The city was deserted after only one century, and there are numerous theories about the reason for this. Some believe there was an epidemic of chickenpox, brought by conquistadors. Sacred stones are all preserved, thanks to the fact that Spanish didn't know about this place. Anyway, it was buried deep in the jungle until discovered by Hiram Bingham, in 1911.
Sacred land is all around the city. Maybe it was built here to honor this sacred land, although some scientists have different theories about it. Some believe it was built here to serve as a temple, or a royal retreat. Once, some people believed it was the Lost city of the Inca's. Well, the real city was actually discovered, and this theory was deserted. The reason for building this place is now irrelevant, the important thing is that you can enjoy exploring it.
The Galapagos Islands, situated in the Pacific Ocean, offer different type of attraction. This whole area is known as the unique, amazingly rich marine ecosystem. Thanks to the ongoing seismic and volcanic activities, on this isolated location different complex processes allowed the development of simply amazing plant and animal life. Seeing it all on one place is incredible experience you shouldn't miss.
The complexity and uniqueness of these amazing ecosystems actually inspired Charles Darwin's theory of the evolution, during his visit in 1835. You will see flightless cormorants here, marine iguanas, endemic trees and other interesting plants, such as large cacti and a wide variety of bird species. In short, this is an incredibly rich and versatile wildlife.
Thanks to this place's unique geology, some islands are very young, while others are several times older. This is actually the place where three major tectonic plates meet, and unique geology is the result of this. Incredible underwater life forms are simply stunning. Diving here is one of the best experiences of this voyage, and you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Take this chance and explore these amazingly beautiful corals, surrounded with unique marine mammals.
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