As you explore the ruins,
You become mesmerized by the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The guide tells you how mountains held great religious significance in the Inca belief system.
They believed that the mountains were gods and goddesses who had control over the natural world.
The Incas believed that their gods and goddesses communicated with them through the mountains and that they were the source of all life and fertility.
Each mountain was believed to have its own spirit and energy and the Incas would perform rituals and offerings to honor and appease them.
The highest peaks were considered the most powerful and were believed to be the closest to the heavens.
Machu Picchu itself is surrounded by several sacred mountains,
Including Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain.
The Incas believed that these mountains provided protection to the city and its inhabitants and were also important for astronomical observations and rituals.
The mountains played a central role in Inca religion and culture and continue to hold great significance for many Andean people today.
Your guide leads you to some of the most famous landmarks of Machu Picchu,
Including the Temple of the Sun,
The Intihuatana Stone and the Temple of the Three Windows.
Each structure has its own unique story and purpose and you're engrossed by the guide's explanations of them.
You take a few moments to capture the breathtaking views with your camera.
You want to make sure to savor the magic of this place so that you can remember it forever.
You snap some photos of the mountains,
The stone buildings and the rich greenery that surrounds you.
