The visit of Machu Picchu can be as impressing as the visit of the Pyramids in Egypt… You have to imagine out from the postcard and open the eyes to the reality of being in this mystical site. The beginning of the visit is quite promising already with the surrounding landscape before getting there. Even before getting to the entrance the site remains hidden as a secret. The citadel is deemed one of the world's finest examples of landscape architecture. It is split into two major areas: the agricultural zone, made up of terracing and food storehouses; and the urban zone, featuring the sacred sector, with temples, squares and royal tombs which have been carved to an extraordinary degree of perfection. The stone staircases and canals are found throughout this unique archaeological site.
Situated underneath the citadel of Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Pueblo extends over a tropical garden of five hectares with hiking trails surrounded by ferns and orchids. Each "casita" has its private garden. You will enjoy the cosy comfort and authentic charm of the villas and also the natural spa treatments and a delicious quinotto ( "risotto" made from quinoa) in the restaurant of the hotel overlooking the river. You will have the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs of the site and enjoy the excursions offered by the establishment to discover surrounding jungle.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left. The magnificent gardens at the Lodge boast stunning views across Machu Picchu. Each ecologically-friendly room is a cosy sanctuary, with a king-size bed welcoming you home after a day of exploring.
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