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| Name | 50 Interesting Facts About Machu Picchu |
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| Video Discription | Machu Picchu, discovered in 1911, is the most famous Inca Site is South America. As it's such an important historical and archaeological site, there have been many discoveries about Machu Picchu. We set out on finding all the fun facts to help you prepare before your trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. Who knows? You may end up teaching your tour guide a few things! Hiram Bingham brought the site world attention. With the support of Yale University and the National Geographical Society, Hiram "re-discovered" Machu Picchu and brought it back to popularity in 1911. It's believed that the Germans were the first to discover it in the 1800s but did not think it was that important. The Peruvians maintain that they had known about the site long before the Germans or Americans discovered it. Machu Picchu means "Old Peak" or "Old Mountain." In Quechua, the native langue of Peru, the term Machu Picchu means "Old Mountain" or "Old Peak" There are more than 150 buildings in the complex. Machu Picchu was a massive city which had more than 150 buildings. The buildings include baths, houses, temples, and various sanctuaries. Machu Picchu is in the Vilcanote Mountain Range. The mountain range hosts Machu Picchu National Park which is a sanctuary for its species of hummingbirds, puya palm trees, ferns and over 90 types of orchids. Only 2,500 tourists are allowed into Machu Picchu a day. This changed on July 1, 2017, after a compromise between Peru and UNESCO. UNESCO had initially wanted to reduce the allotment to 900 people per day. Tickets do sell out, so if you're going to make sure you see Machu Picchu, it's best to book your tickets well in advance. Machu Picchu is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. In 2007 Machu Picchu was voted into the New Seven Wonders of the World. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 Machu Picchu was announced as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There is a no-fly zone over Machu Picchu. In 2006, there were plans to institute helicopter tours over Machu Picchu. However, after complaints by environmentalists stating that rare animals and plants, such as spectacled bears and vicunas, would be affected by the low-flying helicopters, the Peru Transport and Communication ministry reversed its decision. As a result, this also means no drones are allowed to fly. Be sure to check out the blog post and podcast on the top 50 facts of Machu Picchu! info@cachilife.com https://www.cachilife.com #machupicchu #machupicchufacts #interestingfacetsaboutmachupicchu #peru #cusco #cuzco #travel #southamerica |
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