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UNESCO heritage

Machu Picchu is one of the most stunning areas of Peru and undoubtedly, one of the corners of the country you should not miss. It is a place of great beauty, not surprisingly, the Machu Picchu was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, and in 2007 was named one of the wonders of the World.

Its name comes from Quechua and means “Old Mountain”, a place where history blends with the landscape, creating a very special environment.

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The Viñales Valley is located in the Sierra for the bodies, an integral part of the range of Guaniguanico planted in a fertile plain vertical monoliths covered with vegetation (hummocks). Its spectacular natural and cultural assets have allowed her to be considered as world heritage by UNESCO.

It also highlights the flora and fauna unique to that region, several cave sets that are considered some of the most beautiful and extensive in Latin America. The best views of the valley are achieved from the viewpoint of the Hotel Los Jasmines and from the motel La Ermita.

The Viñales Valley has a landscape of great beauty, which exploits the traditional agriculture based on snuff. These tobacco fields are one of the most attractive rural landscapes throughout the Southern Cone.

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