Archive for January, 2009

posted by Traveller on Jan 20

Where is Machu Picchu – Look at the map. Yes, you are right, Machu Picchu is located in the where is machu picchucountry of Peru. To be precise, Machu Picchu is situated 80 km northwest of Cusco city. So, by now, you should know where is Machu Picchu located. Machu Picchu is seated about 2,350 meters (7,710 feet) above sea level and is above Urubamba Valley. Take a look at this wonderful and mysterious Machu Picchu.


You can also use the map to find where is Machi Picchu.

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Where is Machu Picchu? See above.

References:
The Public Domain Map of Machu Picchu is taken from the below URL.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Machu_Picchu_Locn.png

Map is from Google Maps.

posted by Traveller on Jan 19

Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu was brought to the attention of the international community in 1911 by archaeologist Hiram Bingham . Machu Pichu is located in Peru and above the Urubamba Valley which is about 70km north-west of Cuzco. Machu Picchu measured some 2700 miles (4300 km) from end to end. This is a pre-Columbia city created by the Incas.

The Inca warriors of 15th century Peru built this mysterious Machu Picchu that incorporated some 10 million people. The Inca empire had a road network that ran along the length and it crosses some of the world’s most hostile terrain in the heart of the great mountain range of the Andes. Take a look at this wonderful and mysterious Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu had agriculture terraces, stairways and water channels craved directly from the rock. This whole setting seemed like it grew out organically from its ridge.

Machu Picchu stone building works was amazing astonishing whereby huge blocks of stone were joined together without mortal. Believe it or not, a knife blade cannot even be slipped between the stone blocks. Amazing :)

Machu Picchu building has unique trapezoidal doors and windows. It has a central plaza, royal palace and sun temple. If you have any opportunity, it is worth a visit to Machu Picchu.

posted by Traveller on Jan 18

Cheap Flights Auckland – Getting to Auckland Zealand by air is easy and convenient. If you spend a little time doing online search, you will be able to find some cheap flights Auckland. Auckland Zealand is served by numerous competing international airlines and hence, finding cheap flights Auckland is fast and easy. Auckland Zealand Airport handles most of the overseas traffic.

Auckland Zealand Airport is located 21km south of Auckland city and it has an international and a domestic terminal. If you need to travel between the international and domestic terminals, you can take the free shuttle service that operates every 20 minutes. However, if you prefer to walk, the distant is about 1km. With all your luggage, I guess it is better to take the shutter bus.

You have a choice of taking a Bus or a Taxi to the city from the terminals. The difference is the price. For the AirBus, a one way ticket is $15 for adult. Whereas for door-to-door shuttle minbuses, it is $24 for the 1st person. Taxi costs between $45 to $55. For exact price, please make a check on the prices as the price may change.

As airfare is getting competitive, finding cheap flights Auckland will pay off. Major international airlines from Asia, Australia, Canada, USA, Continental Europe, UK & Ireland have flights to Auckland Zealand. Hence, do not rush to book your ticket. Remember, always look for cheap flights Auckland. What pay more!

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