standing in the presence of something larger
than life, larger than yourself.
Other than that, there is a train cemetery that
will give you a feel of what was once a Pacific
Ocean port. Something peculiar to the de Uyuni
as well, is the hotels of the area, with walls
made entirely of salt blocks cut from the Salar
de Uyuni itself. An inhabited island stands in
the middle of Salar de Uyuni and the craft work
of the denizens is a must-have.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Located in the Cuzco region in Peru, the Machu
Picchu is another one of those places in the
Americas that make you wonder about those
who were before us, all the while being in awe.
Scientist and archaeologists are still to completely
decipher what it was used for, but what they all
know is what everyone who get there knows, it
is jaw dropping.
An ancient Inca city, the Machu Picchu is now a
UNESCO World Heritage site, a Peruvian Historic
Sanctuary, and one of the New Seven Wonders
of the World. The sheer grandeur and mystery of
the place add to its stunning site and makes it a
place to definitely see at least once in a life time.
Huacachina, Peru
If you thought Peru or the Americas were done
with their amazing, then you are in for another
buster.
In the Ica province in Peru, deep in the sand
dunes of the desert, is the stunning oasis vil-
lage of Huacachina. Legend has it the lagoon in
the village came to be when a beautiful native
princess left her bathing water, to hide, after
spotting a hunter watching her, and according
the legends, the water and mud of the village
have a healing effect.
The village surrounds a beautiful lagoon whose
waters are an emerald green, while the village
itself is surrounded by folds of inviting sand
dunes. The Huacachina is for the adventurous
and the lovers of thrill; whether riding dune
buggies, or flying over the famous Nazca lines,
or sandboarding the dunes, there is always
something to keep the blood pumping and the
adrenaline spiking, while the lovely night life of
the village adds a cherry to an unforgettable day.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Built by the Mayans, the city of Chichen Itza is
one of the sights to behold in Mexico. Built in
about 800 AD, the city is located in modern day
Yucatan State in Mexico.
The city is an assortment of architectural styles
and could have been one of the most diverse
in the Mayan population, it certainly one of the
biggest. The biggest attraction of the city is the
Temple of KuKulcan or El Castillo, a dominat-
ing step pyramid that stands at the center of the
city that stands about 98ft high. The imposing
structure has a hidden underground temple that
holds a throne room with a jaguar-shaped throne.
The city has many other breathtaking sites and
imposing figures such as the Great Ball Court,
the Templo del Hombre Barbado, and the
Tzompantil (skull platform).
The wonders of the world keep growing
each year, and it is sometimes hard to
keep up with them, or remember all of
them, but what is sure is that we have
been blessed with these amazing sites,
some by nature, and others by those
before us, and the least we can do is
commit the ones we can to memory.
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