Virtual Vacay Destination Machu Picchu

Virtual Vacay – Destination: Machu Picchu

Explore an ancient archaeological site

Let’s start by meeting our virtual tour guide! (https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu?pl=f) Make sure you turn on your sound and closed captioning so the guide can take you through the adventure. Send your screenshots to wcsa@rochester.edu with “[your name] went to Machu Picchu” as the subject to be entered to win prizes!

Additionally, register for this event on CCC to work towards earning the Beside the Genesee Badge! (http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/programs/virtual/genesee-badge.html)

We are excited to travel to Peru with you - let’s go!
 

Let’s Get Scenic

1) Follow this link to transport yourself. Wow,
we’re here and it’s beautiful! Take a screenshot to use as your new virtual background on Zoom.

2) Overlook #1 - Screenshot your view of the Urubamba River down below.

3) Overlook #2 - Find the alpacas and take a screenshot! (Special hint: there is more to
explore here than just the 360 view.)

Through the Door

4) Take it all in. Screenshot what you are most excited to see as we prepare to enter the heart.

The Heart of Machu Picchu

5) Spend the “whole day” here by watching the time lapse video. Send us a screenshot of
your favorite moment!

Looking Out over the Edge

6) You’re not at the top yet - screenshot where you think we are heading next.

Walking Up to the Top

7) These stairs are a lot! When we are feeling more adventurous we can hike to the far side to the Temple of the Moon. Alright, let’s keep going.

The Highest Point

8) Congratulations! We are one of the lucky few that made it to the top - only 400 visitors are allowed to summit the top every day. Take a screenshot of your favorite view!

9) Courtyard #1 - We want people to know that we made it this far, so make the image full screen and take a selfie!

10) Courtyard #2 - Look at all of that green grass! Take in the stunning view.

Alpacas

11) They are so cute!! Take a screenshot or selfie with your favorite furry friend.

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