Follow the Inca Trail to Reach Machu Picchu on South America Holidays

1. Follow the Inca Trail to Reach Machu Picchu on South America Holidays explorenatura.com If you are in search of a break that offers you more than the usual tourist sites then you may want to consider booking Latin America holidays. Once home to ancient civilizations such as the Inca jungle 4 days trail, the Mayans and the Aztecs, you will find a host of fascinating archaeological sites dotted across the continent - but none are more spectacular than Machu Picchu in Peru. As well as the stunning ruins themselves, part of the Machu Picchu experience is reaching the city nestled high in the Andean mountains - and you are sure to enjoy the trek just as much as exploring the buildings waiting at the top. Situated at 2,340 m above sea level, Machu Picchu is truly a feat of engineering - and a remarkably well-preserved relic from the Incan civilization. The ruins of temples and palaces sit alongside houses and farming terraces, all surrounded by the tropical jungle that reaches up the slopes of the mountains. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, with the organization making particular mention of the city's design, which perfectly complements its surroundings. During your hike to reach the famous landmark, you will be able to explore some of the jungle paths - a perfect choice on any tailor made holidays to South America. As well as appreciating

2. the landscape, you may be lucky enough to catch sight of some of the animals that call the jungle home. The endangered spectacled bear is among them, as is the ocelot cat and the Andean condor, so be sure to keep your eyes open for creatures lurking both in the trees and the skies above. You can also have a great time with your family and friends for 4 days in the Manu national park. While your trek and exploration of Machu Picchu may be the highlight of your break in Peru, you will certainly not find that you are lacking other places to visit. Before you head into the mountains you should spend a few days in Cuzco, a small town in the Urubamba valley which has Incan relics of its own. This is also a great place to acclimatize to the altitude before setting off on your trek and you will also be able to get a glimpse into how these ancient civilizations lived, with many local practices still the same as they were centuries ago. Explore Natura +51 985 322710 / +51 984 300023 +51 84 286015 / +51 84632562 Info@explorenatura.com Calle Triunfo 392 Of. 212-D Cusco - Peru