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Machi Picchu was one of the few items on my world travels bucket list that was actually more spectacular and awe-inspiring than expected. Many famous landmarks
by ciguy 6y ago
Machi Picchu was one of the few items on my world travels bucket list that was actually more spectacular and awe-inspiring than expected. Many famous landmarks are nice but kinda just ok when you are up close. Machi Picchu is a whole other category. The trip to get there is a journey itself whether you trek or take the scenic train from Cusco.
I tell all my friends that if they only go to one major world landmark before they die, Machu Picchu is a good choice.
- kvgr 6y agoI have the same experience and I was there twice... Didnt get less epic. I recommend Peru, Equator and Bolivia to everyone I meet... I also recommend Iguazu, it is not human made but not less epic than M.P.
- ciguy 6y agoI lived in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia for like 6 months each. I've lived in or visited over 100 countries so far and those are still in my top 10 favorites.
- hawk_ 6y agoI travelled through the Andes, Amazon rainforest etc... and while it was amazing overall, I wasn't impressed with Machu Pichu. There are way older and better built things all over Asia and Europe.
- philshem 6y ago> There are way older and better built things all over Asia and Europe. Your opinion is valid but in this case because isolated societies developed independently, the “oldness” is somehow relative. My opinion is that MP exceeded my expecations. So did Taj Majal. It’s just something in our personalities.
- bregma 6y agoThe alien spacecraft landing area in Nazca, PE, is not all that old but still amazing and worth visiting. I mean, aliens! On Earth!
- hawk_ 6y agoI mean I know United States Americans like to call outsiders aliens or illegal aliens but that doesn't mean they have spacecrafts
- fimbulvetr 6y agoI haven't seen as much as you, I'm sure, but I did like MP more than Angkor Wat. They are roughly the same timeframe but MP felt like AW done with Expert Mode turned on and at altitude. Would love to hear a couple from your list that I might consider.
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- GordonS 6y agoThe train ride is great, and if you manage to get the seats at the front of the train, it's absolutely incredible, as the front carriage has a full height glass window. We booked the train a year in advance to make sure (yes, you need to if you want the best seats!), and the seemingly impossible trip through dense jungle was truely amazing. Highly recommended trying to book it well in advance!