The Llamas Of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, but the llamas of Machu Picchu are famous in their own right!!
The Llamas Of Machu Picchu
I may have squealed when I saw the first llama as we walked towards the terraces in Machu Picchu. I mean, it was right there!! And then I looked again, and there were more!
I had seen my first llama when we visited Lake Quilotoa in Ecuador, but there were so many this time. I was practically giddy!
It was early and most of the site was still covered in mist and fog, but there were at least six just hanging out and eating grass. If you walked slowly, you could walk right up to them and pet them. It was SO cool!
After we walked around the ruins for a few hours and the sun was beaming brightly, we returned to the same area to play with the llamas some more. We got a few decent shots including, yes, a selfie!
Although the llamas of Machu Picchu are used to people, remember that they are still wild animals. Always treat them with respect and don’t go chasing after them. If they get bored or annoyed with you they will walk away.
Getting to see the llamas roaming around Machu Picchu was the icing on an already very yummy cake. It’s definitely one of the coolest animal experiences we’ve ever had.
Do you like llamas?? We would love to read your comments below! 🙂
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Amazing! I am so jealous. Will be sharing with Two Scot followers very soon. Well done you.
Thanks Gemma!
They are so adorable, I’ve never had the chance to see them in a natural situation like that though! Our cousin has a few alpaca on her property which are similar and have such a sweet nature.
Aww! That’s so cool!
I have a picture of me kissing a llama… or the other way around… I’m still a bit confused about the experience… 😀 Greetings all the way from Morocco.
Haha! That’s awesome!
GREAT photos! Especially the little Dolphins toy haha! Hoping to go to Machu Picchu this summer <3
That’s Buddy! 🙂 And I hope you get to go, Machu Picchu is amazing.
Very sweet, and I love the last pic with the Llama selife 🙂
Thank you Noel! 😀
Hahaha, what a great post, so different than what one usually hears/reads about Machu Pichu. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Eva! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love Llamas!! Very cute photos 🙂
Thank you Katja 🙂
OMG… LLAMAS!!!! I’ve seen llamas in zoo, sure, but seeing them in Machu Picchu and ‘being with them’ is a different experience altogether of course!
Definitely! 😀
Great pics! I especially love your excited expression in the first one! Looks like you’re having a wonderful trip!
Yes, I was SO happy to be able to get so close and pet them!
I love Llamas!! I use to have two of my own when I was younger, they’re super cute … until the spit on you. :O It smells terrible! xP I would LOVE to see the llama’s at Machu Picchu! <3
You had two of your own?! That’s so cool! Except for the spitting part lol.
what a cute post! love llamas!
Thanks Lindsay!
Love the llama pics with you!! I’ll send you my fav llama pic!
Thanks Rene!! Looking forward to it!