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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 7, 2011 -- One of the most memorable moments in any Peru vacation that includes a Machu Picchu tour is arriving at the so-called Watchman’s Hut - the look-out point from which the world famous ‘Lost City of the Inca’ is visible in all its splendor. Even the most well taken photograph does not prepare for such an incredible sight; a sprawling citadel perched improbably atop a verdant mountain, and either bathed in golden sunlight or shrouded in swirling mists.

While the more adventurous traveler will have no problem winging the journey on their own and finding a guide upon arrival, many visitors opt for a worry-free Peru vacation package that includes a visit to Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Since the site was re-discovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu has turned into an emblem of adventure and ancient architectural prowess; a poignant reminder of the epic empire that once dominated this vast territory.

Contrary to the long established speculation that the site was a spiritually important religious center, recent archeological investigation suggests Machu Picchu was in fact more of royal center of learning; where the empire’s nobility would retire for extended academic stays.

Whatever the citadel’s original purpose, Machu Picchu remains remarkably well preserved, and its intriguing beauty makes it one of the most captivating archaeological sites in the world.

The remoteness of Machu Picchu has always been part of its appeal: perched improbably atop jungle-clad mountains, isolated by a myriad of valleys and rivers, deep within Peru’s Sacred Valley.

Fortunately for modern-day explorers, today it is relatively easy to reach the site, thanks to the train line which runs from Cuzco and Ollantaytambo into Aguas Calientes; the tourism-orientated settlement at the base of Machu Picchu. Now one can take the train to Aguas Calientes, spend the night in a comfortable hotel and ride up to the citadel on a bus early the next day.

Many visitors are eager to enter the site as early as the

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