Tourism in Peru

“Hurry up Walter, you are always staring off into space!” “You're always trying to rush me, just take your time and relax honey.” Mitty replied as he watched his last cigarette go up into smoke as the rain kept pouring. “We have to hurry and get home, we need to pack for the trip to Machu Picchu remember?” said Mrs. Mitty. Beforehand, the Mitty's lived a very quiet and normal life in the calm atmosphere of Waterbury, Connecticut. Walter has always had a tendency to “daze-off” during the day, but he never considered it as “dazing off”. He actually saw it as dreaming but with his eyes open. As they made their way back home, Walter remembered about his last daydream, which was about a clever escape. Mrs. Mitty commented, “Ok Walter we should get some rest. I can’t wait for tomorrow! How do you think the mountains will be, stunning?”. Walter was pleased to see his wife’s excitement, because he never enjoyed his dull life, he wished to have something more ‘abnormal’. The sun rises as morning begins, and Mr.Mitty is filled with determination to explore the world. “Rise and shine Marcela, we can’t be late for our plane!” Walter says waking up his wife. Realizing what Walter said, Marcela springs up to swiftly finish her morning routine. About an hour later, hey arrive to the airport boarding Flight 204. “I hope I get the window seat this time” Mr. Mitty thought to himself. They were around five hours into their flight, Walter was becoming bored, so he gazed out of the window at…

10 Things to Do and See in Peru If you have not visited Peru, you should make you next destination. Peru is a country in South America where the world famous ancient city, Machu Picchu is found. It’s also home to the Amazon rain forest and sacred Valley all of which makes Peru one of the most popular tourist destination in world. It comes as no surprise that tourism in this country is one of the largest industries and the most rapidly growing. The main focus is areas such as; ecotourism,…

In a region that is tucked down in between the Andes Mountains in Peru, extends between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and runs alongside the Vilcanota River, lies the Sacred Valley. The Sacred Valley has come to be a popular destination for tourism in Peru, promoting tours, hikes, and lots of photography. This province is perhaps most famous for its breathtaking geography that simultaneously surrounds its rich history and the present-day lives of the native people who called the Sacred…

On our planet, there are Seven continents which have an abundance of culture, religion and history. The continent of South America has a specific Spanish speaking country called Peru. This country has maintained its slight impact in the world because of their economic system’s ability to partnership with world giants such as the United States, China, and Japan. Their vast tourism industry contributes to their economic standing as well. Peru’s citizens embrace their culture and traditions,…

Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most beautiful archeological wonders, is home to breathtaking views and significant historical value. These remains of the ancient Inca Empire are a must-see and a trip to Machu Picchu is enjoyable for people of all ages. The discovery of Machu Picchu, the history of Machu Picchu, and the tourism and protection of Machu Picchu are all important factors to consider when visiting this jaw-dropping spectacle. Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by American…

to get to the point on how endangered languages really go into extinction. Rymer said that ‘’Languages follow power. In an increasingly globalized and homogenized era, languages that dominate world communication and commerce jump geopolitical borders and geographical boundaries, pushing smaller languages toward extinction.’’ Quechua is an indigenous language that is spoken by millions of people in the Andean region of South America. It is currently spoken in 6 countries: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia,…

HIST 151 / Unit 5 VFT Machu picchu History Machu Picchu which is called Old mountain is 7,875 ft is located in Urubamba Valley in Peru ( northwest coast of Cusco) and also called "The Lost City of the Incas" It symbolizes the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu are assembled around AD 1400 but it became famous for tourist in 1911 because of the American historian Hiram Bingham. In this history, Machu Picchu was asserted a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site…

About 105 years ago, an expedition occurred making these explorers discover the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This attracted archaeologists, and historians. The reason is because of the wonders and history of the ancient civilization of the Inca’s. Mostly today it is a tourist attraction to people who are curious about the wonders of the world or just to take good pictures. The significances of the ancient city of Machu Picchu is its discovery, history, and it's universal values of the world…

knowledge and understanding were obtained regarding both the present and past of Peru as well as brought together science and the nation (Hall 2012). We must, therefore, not simply recognize Machu Picchu as a “lost city” containing historical significance, but a lost city that was ultimately discovered through means of a “scientific discovery.” Because of the scientific collecting practices of Machu Picchu, the site has become a historical sanctuary, allowing both the public and archaeological…

I’m part of one of the biggest groups that conform this country, I am an immigrant, I came to this country 4 years ago, at 2011 from Peru, but I was born in Argentina, sorry if I have a lot of misspellings. The way those countries taught me their national history is very different from the way Dr. Klein is teaching us about US history, I’ve never been in college in one of those countries so I will talk about the way teachers from middle school and high school taught me about national history and…