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Machu Picchu at sunrise
Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco
Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado,
Urubamba
THE ONE AND ONLY
Machu Picchu, like only a handful of other
truly world-class sites — Venice comes to
mind, as do the Iguazú Falls — satisfies all
expectations. From the stunning Temple of the
Sun to the numberless agricultural terraces to
the handsome dwellings of the noble elite, it’s a
mind-boggling wonder of human endeavor and
a masterpiece of construction. When the clouds
swirl around the peak of Huayna Picchu and
then break to let the slanted morning light strike
the Intihuatana, a.k.a. “the hitching-post of the
sun,” kids and parents alike will get all mystical.
Aim to arrive at the great temple complex
early — the first bus up leaves Aguas Calientes
at 5:30 am — to wander through the deserted
site at sunrise and explore before the crowds
arrive. Another alternative, albeit one better-
suited for families with older children, is to climb
Machu Picchu Mountain. While a more difficult
climb than the more popular Huayna Picchu
hike, the view from the top — staring down at
the magnificent ruins below, surrounded by the
tree-blanketed spires of the Andes — is one
you will never, ever forget.
Belmond Miraflores Park, Lima
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge,
Machu Picchu
The Peninsula Manila, Manila
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Silversea Cruises
19-Day South America Cruise
Silver Cloud
October 28, 2020
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
16-Night Canal to Callao
Seven Seas Mariner
January 5, 2021
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