Machu Picchu
Uploaded: April 30, 2013
Machu Picchu "Old Peak" is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru, South America. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is perhaps the most familiar icon of Inca civilization.
The Incas built the estate around 1450, but abandoned it as an official site for the Inca rulers a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Although known locally, it was unknown to the outside world before being brought to international attention in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction.
Howard Eisenberg May 04, 2013
Nice capture of a classic view. What was the focal length? Did you hike the Inca Trail to get there? #1526874Kim Andelkovic May 17, 2013
This is a pano Howard and no I didn't hike the trail it takes 4 days just to get to the town at the bottom of Machu Picchu #10697066Howard Eisenberg May 17, 2013
Ah - nicely done with the pano - gives it a really fresh perspective.It is 4 days that you would never forget though. #10697078
Kim Andelkovic May 17, 2013
Your body would never let you forget lol.....I spoke to a lady who did it and she said it was really hard and was hurting big time.....maybe for the fit they would breeze through it......and the biggest factor is you have to make time for it......if I was younger then maybe I would give it a go lol #10697092Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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