Quispe Huayra Edu Gabriel
Quispe Huayra Edu Gabriel
Quispe Huayra Edu Gabriel
of Perú
Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu is one of the most famous and iconic tourist
destinations in Peru. This ancient Inca city is situated high in the Andes
Mountains, surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. Built in the
15th century, it is renowned for its well-preserved Inca architecture and
its mysterious location. Visitors can explore its agricultural terraces,
temples, plazas, and residential buildings while enjoying spectacular
panoramic views. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one
of the New Seven Wonders of the World. To reach it, most visitors take a
train from Cusco or hike along the famous Inca Trail.
Cusco: The city of Cusco serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu and is a
tourist destination in its own right. Located in southeastern Peru, Cusco
was the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its Spanish colonial
architecture and cobblestone streets, which are steeped in history and
culture. The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city and is home to the
magnificent Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.
Visitors can also explore Inca ruins in the vicinity of Cusco, such as
Sacsayhuamán and Ollantaytambo. The city is an excellent place to sample
delicious Peruvian cuisine and experience the rich Andean culture.
These two places are just a small sample of the diverse tourist
destinations that Peru has to offer. The country also boasts beautiful
beaches, the Amazon rainforest, charming colonial cities, and many other
attractions, making it an ideal destination for history, nature, and
adventure enthusiasts.
Maria Paula Rodriguez Pazara
Sacsayhuamán it is an Inca ceremonial temple, located two kilometers
north of the city of Cuzco (Peru). It began to be built during the
government of the Sapa Inca Pachacutec, in the 15th century; However, it
was Huayna Cápac who completed it in the 16th century. Sacsayhuamán is
located 2 km from Cuzco, capital of the ancient Inca Empire; and covers an
area of 3,093 hectares. The valley is surrounded by the Ausangate,
Pachatusán and Cinca mountains, and is bathed by the Tullumayu River.
This area has a landscape with abundant flora and fauna, among which
llamas and hawks stand out.
The methods used for the construction of this monumental fortress or
sanctuary are not exactly known, although they are described by
chroniclers such as Bernabé Cobo and Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala,
which produced the admiration of Francisco Pizarro and his men. Pedro
Sánchez de la Hoz, Pizarro's secretary, left a first description of the
building, but the most detailed is that of the chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la
Vega.
The area where this construction is located corresponds to the shape of
the head of a sacred animal, and one of the translations for this word is
precisely puma head. Pachacútec, the ninth Inca sapa, redesigned the city
and gave it the shape of a lying puma (the puma is the guardian of earthly
things).
The space covered by his constructions is particularly large; What is most
striking are the three stone walls that suggest the figure of the fortress.
The fortress was the setting where the Incas worshiped the sun in this
temple for religious ceremonies. It is thought that tens of thousands of
people mobilized at special festivals and made offerings and certain types
of pilgrimages.
The Huacachina Lagoon is a large sulphurous water oasis located five
kilometers west of the Peruvian department of Ica, in the middle of the
coastal desert of the Pacific Ocean. With green waters, it arose due to the
outcropping of underground currents and around it there is abundant
vegetation composed of palm trees, eucalyptus (introduced species) and
the species of carob tree known as huarango, which serves as a resting
place for flying birds that pass by. for this region.
Its appeal as a natural paradise, the warm climate throughout the year
and the curative power attributed to its waters (once rich in sulphurous
and saline substances) made Huacachina become, around 1960, one of
the most important and exclusive Peruvian spas. then. Houses and hotels
were built, a boardwalk was built around the lagoon, with railings,
walkways and changing rooms for bathers. The road that connects the
lagoon with the city of Ica was even paved, and planted with ficus, acacias
and huarangos.
There are various types of attractions that take place in the Huacachina,
these are:
• Tubular. It is one of the main attractions due to the adrenaline and
emotions it produces.
• Walk over the lagoon. Mainly to relax and observe the life that this
place hosts.
• Hikes. They are given mainly as exercise practice, preferably in the
afternoons.
• Sandboarding