In the last days, Machu Picchu has obtained another prestigious achievement: it ranked first place in South America among Instagram users, according to On the Go Tours, a travel agency which conducted a wide survey among that social media users.
Machu Picchu First Place: the Details
On the Go Tours, a tourism company, compiled data from Instagram users worldwide, finding that the hashtag Machu Picchu reached number 12 among the most popular on a global level and: number 1 in South America! This means that the wonderful Inca citadel is the most photographed destination in all this part of the continent, more than traditional top places like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.
Thus the Inca sanctuary is included in a global elite of premier destinations for tourism according to Instagram users, which is led by the Eiffel Tower, the Big Ben, Colorado’s Grand Canyon, London’s Eye and the Empire State Building in New York City (these are the top five).
This is one more of the recognitions and massive praise the Inca citadel has won lately; actually, the number of visitors, both national and foreign, is increasing every year, and expectations are quite high this year. And for the year 2021, the number of foreign tourists visiting Peru is expected to reach between 6 and 7 million. On 2017, Peru has already become the favorite destination in South America for Americans traveling to this region, with 598.685 visitors.
The best place to take spectacular photos for instagram is Machu Picchu.
Taking Pictures for Instagram in Machu Picchu
There are several spots for taking those amazing shots you want for recording a vacation in Peru:
- The Inti Punku (Sun Gate): it was the original entrance to the citadel in the age of the Incas. Tours include spending time at this place, from where you’ll have amazing views from a good distance, perfect for wonderful pictures and videos of the site.
- The Huayna Picchu Summit: our tours to the “lost city of the Incas” include as an additional option the hiking of this mountain, which is the highest one you will see on any postcard of the place. Along the way you’ll find several amazing Inca constructions and on its top, there is a mind-blowing 360° vision range, which is becoming really famous among travelers.
- The citadel itself has plenty of spots which will do amazing pictures and videos for instagram: buildings, landscapes, paths and so on. Please talk to our staff about the proper use of selfie sticks while inside the citadel, there may be some restrictions.
The Sacred Valley another destination to frame in Instagram.
TOUR IN PERU is a leading travel operator in Cusco with more than 8 years of providing our customers the best touring services for our region and top destinations around the country. You can certainly check this website for descriptions of the Inca Trails, classic Machu Picchu packages and more.
Being first place in South America on Instagram is one more sign of the citadel being such a great place to visit! Talk to us for going there on your next vacation!
