Machu Picchu Helicopter {Gadling}

Aug 6th 2006 6:59PM I haven't been to Macchu picchu since 2003 but I've visited 4 times. I don't know how close the helicopter landing pad is to the ruins themselves but I think something to consider is the fact that these ruins have been able to remain for the most part intact with the passage of time. However, as you probably know, there are areas that have had to be redone by modern man.

My point is that introducing machinery like helicopters, etc. could be just the beginning of the end of such a sacred place left to all of us as evidence of the ancient Inca civilization.

I'm not against helicopters being provided for those that really cannot get up there on their own two feet cause they do have the right to enjoy Macchu Picchu as do people rich and poor.

But before I get off my soap box I wanna ask you, is anything sacred anymore? Does everything have to be commercialized? I don't know, but do they allow helicopters to hover over King Tut's tomb or the Sphynx and the pyramid's in Egypt? I just think there should be a limit to things before we have nothing left to go look at.