And The Winners Are...
The results of the New 7 Wonders were announced on Saturday. For better or worse the winning sites are:
Machu Picchu, Peru
Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
The Great Wall of China
Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Petra, Jordan
The Colloseum in Rome
The Taj Mahal, India
Although I'm happy to see Latin American sites getting this international recognition, it is also a bit worrying. Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail have already suffered considerably from uncontrolled tourism. Although the Peruvian government has put regulations in place which have helped to protect this outstanding souvenir of the Inca Empire, the mobs of tourists who descend on the ruins each day have lessened the site's appeal. Each traveler on the Inca Trail is required to have a permit (and be escorted by a registered tour guide). At the moment the permits are sold out almost through the end of the year. If you were planning to make the trek in the near future, fear not - there are plenty of wonderful alternative treks in the area. For those planning a bit further in advance, Enigma Tours is a reliable local operator offering a variety of options both on and off the Inca Trail. Enigma is a well-run establishment that has carefully selected and trained a
group of people, all originally from Cusco, Lima and Arequipa, to be
the best guides, chefs, porters and office staff.
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Posted by: DAPHNENieves | September 16, 2010 at 08:56 PM
the 7 wonders are so good to see. they are just amazing how they were built.
Posted by: taj mahaj | May 20, 2009 at 07:54 PM