Comments on: Historic cities, natural beauty and a warm welcome in Colombia

By: Historic cities in Peru Machu Picchu

Historic cities in Peru Machu Picchu — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:09:22 +0000

Machu Picchu (Quechua: Machu Pikchu) – “Old Mountain”, pronounced [ˈmɑtʃu ˈpixtʃu]) – is a pre-Columbian 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level.[1][2] It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World.

The Incas started building the estate around AD 1400 but abandoned it as an official site for the Inca rulers a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Although known locally, it was unknown to the outside world before being brought to international attention in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction.

Since the site was never known to the Spanish during their conquest, it is highly significant as a relatively intact cultural site. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.[2] In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide Internet poll.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:30:54 +0000

@ Capitan Justicia
Thanks for your comment on my guest article – I myself have not visited Colombia but obviously my guest writers Andrew and Andrea have. The whole point of the article is that many people may have these preconceptions about Colombia but that Andrew and Andrea found these preconceptions to be unfounded receiving a warm welcome and enjoying all that Colombia has to offer. I hope the article will encourage more travellers to visit and enjoy Colombia rather than the reverse.

By: Capitan Justicia

Capitan Justicia — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:27:44 +0000

Was it really necessary to begin your blog by insulting Colombia’s name by associating it with your preconceived prejudices? As a Colombian, I find that pretty offensive. Also, since you spent a good amount of time there, you should be able to spell the country’s name by now, it’s ColOmbia!

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By: Colombia Santa Marta

Colombia Santa Marta — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:39:20 +0000

hotel Irotama ofrece grandes ofertas para vacacionar en Santa Marta

By: Irotama

Irotama — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:05:35 +0000

You missed one tiny spot
in Santa Marta, the Irotama reservoir.

The Irotama Reservoir is a natural protected lake near the Santa Marta Cierra Nevada.

You have to visit it.

By: Marta

Marta — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:37:26 +0000

I’m a Colombia native living in the United States and currently a US citizen.
It felt so nice to read your article about beautiful Colombia. I do believe Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Bogotá is a fabulous city and of course Cartagena and the rest of the Atlantic Coast are great. But there’s much more to see in Colombia.
There are many cities that should be considered visiting. The “Zona Cafetera” where the best coffee in the world is produced, is breathtaking. Located in the middle of the Andes, it offers visitors breathtaking views. Important cities in this region are Pereira, Manizales and Armenia. Each one of them has something different to offer. People who visit are never disappointed.
There wouldn’t be enough space here to talk about all the wonderful places in Colombia. Cities like Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga, Popayán, the ‘departamento’(province) of Boyacá, the Island of San Andrés and Providencia and many others, are certainly worth visiting.

By: Mark (TravelWonders)

Mark (TravelWonders) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:46:42 +0000

I’ve not been to Colombia though South America is one of my favourite continents – especially Peru, Chile, Bolivia and the Iguassu Falls. Cartegena in the article sounds superb wandering the old streets and colonial buildings.