Machu Picchu Essay

Imagine a city with as much mystery as it does excitement. Imagine a city of pure stone and bronze and so far up, that it's surrounded by clouds. If this city was thought to be unreal, to good to be true, or maybe even heaven, think again. This city is completely real and Machu Picchu is its name. After years of searching, this city was finally discovered in 1911 by an American explorer named Hiram Bingham. "The City in the Clouds" (its nickname) is a fantastic destination not only because it is a mysterious place, but also because of its scenery and of its rich history.

Mystery is one of those things that draws everyone near it, to it. The more mysterious a place is, the more people show up at its doorstep. Machu Picchu is no exception whatsoever. Due to not knowing much of this city's past, many people come visit it just to find out. In fact, Machu Picchu is recognized as one of the world's
The scenery from this city is supposedly on of the most breathtaking in the world, and that says something. Sure other places have great areas (America has the Great Plains and Texas), but this beats them all to the top spot. The view from its height, 7,800 feet above sea level, is unbelievable. Not everyone gets to see the world from the clouds, but those who due cherish it forever. The view get even better when "it is in the midst of a tropical mountain forest" )Paragraph 10/Source2). A tropical forest is amazing, but put one in a mountain, and it only gets better. The fauna (wildlife) of the area is specific to only this area and is not really found anywhere else in the world (unless it's exported or a very common animal). Scenery is one of those things that the more extreme the place is, the better the time. Any visitor who has the chance to visit Machu Picchu should take that chance and enjoy it with every ounce of their