| A Machu Picchu adventure is not the type of | | | | analyze. Some of the most popular features include |
| vacation they will advertise on TV. There are no | | | | the stone walls, the lost temples and a strange, |
| giant stuffed animals or roller coaster rides. This is an | | | | out-of-the-way place that historians now believe was |
| adventure that will appeal to historians and travelers | | | | an ancient torture chamber. This curiosity is a |
| that enjoy seeing the natural wonders of the world. | | | | worldwide landmark and one currently on the |
| What specifically is Machu Picchu? | | | | endangered World Heritage Sites. This is far beyond |
| Machu Picchu is basically the ruins of an ancient | | | | just a "simulation" experience that you may have |
| civilization once known as the Inca tribe. It is located | | | | seen in the states. This is a real adventure! |
| near Cuzco, Peru. The site was actually lost for | | | | If this type of vacation appeals to you then visit a |
| several centuries until it was recently discovered in | | | | company that specializes in this type of adventure. |
| the early 1900s. Researchers who have explored the | | | | The company should provide guided expeditions to |
| land claim that it was likely an affluent part of the | | | | ensure travellers' safety and enjoyment. This is an |
| Inca tribe, possibly compared to a country resort of | | | | ideal vacation package for a family that has seen it all |
| today. The population was small because the area | | | | and wants to experience something new. It is also an |
| was secluded from the largest base of Incas. | | | | educator or researcher's dream! and their guides have |
| What can you see in Machu Picchu? There are many | | | | had over 50 years of experience in leading |
| standing sites as well as artifacts that visitors can | | | | family-friendly expeditions. |