Wonders In The Sacred Valley Of The Incas
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Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Author: Garfield Tavernier
language: en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date: 2021-06-18
Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac to Machu Picchu By: Garfield Tavernier Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a practical, interesting, and informative guide to the heartland of the Incas, including the legendary capital City of Cuzco and the main archeological and geographical sites in the Valley, from Pisac to Machu Picchu. The Vilcanota Valley is widely acclaimed for its natural beauty; dominated by the majestic mountain range; basking in blowing breezes of the finest airs and carved by the roaring waters of the river running into pools of sweet serenity. Accurate data points, keen analysis, and firsthand observations provide insight and perspective for the casual traveler or the curious reader. It also dispels the many myths about the marvelous and mystical sanctuary and retreat between the Picchus, now widely acclaimed as a Wonder of the World.
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