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Santuary of Machupicchu National Parks.   The historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was established January 8, 1981, by means of the Supreme Law #001-81-AA.In 1983, it was declared a Cultural Patrimony and a Humanity of Nature by the UNESCO. This sanctuary is located in the Cusco region, the province of Urubamba, the district of Machupicchu. It extends over a surface area of 32,592 hectares. The region in which you find Machupicchu, has characteristics of both the sierra and the Amazon. It is one the most important architectural jewels of the world and the #1 tourist attraction in South America. There is no other work like it on the continent, and very few in the world, this place brings human work into harmony with the natural landscape. In addition to the Machupicchu fortress, there exist 34 archeological groups linked to the Inca trail. The flora in this Sanctuary is exuberant, sitting above all of the humid zones between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level. In the high regions you can find different species of Poaceous. In the low regions you can observe large ancient trees like: the Evergreen Alder (Alnus jorullensis), the Brasilian Coral Tree (Erythrina falcata), the Walnut Tree (Junglans neotropica), the Conifer (Podocarpus glomeratus), the quishuar (Buddleja incana), the queñual (Polylepis racemosa), the cedar (Cedrela sp.) and many more which cover the gorges and the forest edge. Also, there are palm trees the height of the Geromoina and the tree ferns (Cyathea sp.). Orchids are abundant (30 genus and more than 190 species), and are found alternately blooming throughout the year in the open areas of the thick forest. Among the most beautiful depicted exist: the Masdevallia barlaeana and the Maxillaria floribunda. The Bromeliaceous are represented by the Puya weberbaueri and the Tillandsia rubra, among many others. The fauna present with very special characteristics in accordance with the diverse zones they live in; among the birds exist the condor (Vultur gryphus) and diverse species of hummingbirds; among the mammals are the Dwarf Brocket (Mazama chunyi), the Cougar (Puma concolor), the Ocelot or Wild Cat (Leopardus pardalis) and some monkey species of the genus: Cebus, Saimiri, Aotus and Lagothrix, the last is in danger of extinction. Among the Ophidia, there exists the boa (Bothrops andianus) and the vipers of the Bothrops genus. There are also other species of threatened wild fauna that live in the sanctuary like, the Andean Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the Otter (Lontra longicaudis) and the Pampas Cat (Oncifelis colocolo). The primary objective of the Historical Sanctuary of Machupicchu is to protect the valuable archeological findings, the Andean culture and the spectacular landscape, which make up a natural habitat of important flora and fauna that exist in a vulnerable situation or in danger of extinction. Ampay Huayllay Manglares de Tumbes Bahuaja-Sonene Junín Manu Cerros de Amotape Lomas de Lachay Pacaya-Samiria Huascarán Machu Picchu Tambopata Paracas Abiseo River Pampa Galeras-Bárbara D'Achille Peru History, Peru Pre-Hispanic, Peru Inca, Pero Conquest, Peru Liberty, Peru Republic, Peru modern, Peru Chimu Culture, Peru Wari Culture, peru, peru, peru, peru adventures, peru trips, peru travel, peru services, peru booking, peru cusco, peru cuzco, peru culture, peru international flight, peru beach, peru rafting, peru hiking, peru choquequirao, peru lares mountain, peru rainforest, peru tambopata, peru manu, peru pacaya samiria, peru iquitos, peru amazon, peru mystical peru top destination, peru top tours, peru luxury travel peru railway, peru escorted, peru guide, peru information, peru weather, peru voluntary, peru solidary, peru shared, peru 4x4 road, peru mountain biking, peru canoing, peru river, peru jungle, peru, peru travel, peru tours, peru adventures, peru jungle, peru classic, peru land of the inkas, peru bus, peru train, peru