MACHU PICCHU POSTULATES AS LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SOUTH AMERICA

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the main tourist icon of Peru, a World Heritage Site and one of the 7 wonders of the world, could obtain new international recognition as the best “leading tourist attraction in South America in the World Travel Awards 2020” .

This time, the majestic Inca city of Machu Picchu competes to be the best leading tourist attraction in South America with more than 20 nominations in the 27th edition of the World Travel Awards, whose final vote will close on Thursday, September 24 of this year. , at 7:00 pm 

In addition, Peruvians and lovers of Peru have the possibility to vote for other categories that World Travel Awards offers and awards, recognizing the country’s tourism excellence. Various national media reported that the Inca City, located in the navel of the world, Cusco, tops the list of more than 20 nominations.

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu , already the winner of the 2019 and 2018 editions of the World Travel Awards, competes today with:

• The Perito Moreno Glacier of Argentina.
• The Iguazu Falls in Argentina.
• The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
• Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.
• The Atacama Desert in Chile.
• Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
• Tayrona National Park in Colombia.
• The Sanctuary of Las Lajas in Colombia.
• The Society of Jesus in Ecuador.
• The Angel Falls Waterfall in Venezuela.

HOW TO VOTE FOR MACHU PICCHU?

To vote and support Machu Picchu you must register, and create an account on the World Travel Awards web portal in order to cast your vote. A verification email will be sent to the email account and the verification link will need to be clicked to verify the email address before you can log in to cast your vote.

You can vote here: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-south-americas-leading-tourist-attraction-2020

WOLRD TRAVEL AWARDS

The World Travel Awards, considered the Oscars of Tourism, were established in 1993 to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in all sectors of the tourism industry.

WHAT IS MACHU PICCHU?

Machu Picchu is one of the most important human constructions in the world. Its imposing and enigmatic architecture, built entirely in stone on a steep mountain with difficult access, as well as the comforting energy that is perceived when touring the Inca citadel, its complex hydraulic system, modern urbanism for its time, are the main aspects that captivate the visitors, experts and scientists that motivate you to visit one of the seven new wonders of the planet.

Its category is sacred by the Incas themselves who represented physically one of the greatest civilizations in South America and the world; that today, if some of its mysteries were known, great unknowns of the world could be solved that could help many developed cities.

WHAT IS MACHU PICCHU LIKE?

Around the Inca Citadel Machu Picchu, imposing mountains such as Putucusi or Huayna Picchu rise, and they are usually covered by cloudiness that presents the sunrises called “City in the Clouds”, a whole beautiful and impressive landscape, in addition to meeting the Vilcanota river.

Machu Picchu is divided into two large sectors: the agricultural, with a vast network of platforms or artificial terraces, and the urban, with beautiful buildings such as the Temple of the Sun.

Its intense green platforms and the imposing mountain range that surround it make up a beautiful landscape that exceeds any expectations.

WHERE IS MACHU PICCHU LOCATED?

Machu Picchu is located in the heights of the Andes mountains in Peru, on the Urubamba river valley in the department of Cusco, south of Peru in South America.

HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU?

A highly recommended option so that you do not miss any detail of your great adventure, you can take the professional services of a Guide or a Travel agency that will give you more security and will tell you about everything that is in the area. You will not miss anything!