THE # 1 tourist destination in the WORLD !!
WORLD'S #1 ,,,,, AND GOING VIA RV !!! Yesterday I was reading a tourist magizine and surprised to see the World's #1 tourist attraction is Machu Picchu in Peru. see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Trav...
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Machu Picchu or Machu Pikchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District. Wikipedia
Elevation: 7,972' (2,430 m)
Area: 5.019 sq miles (13 km²)
Address: Machupicchu, Peru
Management: Government of Peru
1 Peru ….La Rinconada Puno 5,100 16,728 [1] The highest in the world according to National Geographic Magazine (May 2003)
2 China….. Wenquan Qinghai 5,019 16,467 [1] Highest city in the world according to The Guinness Book of World Records.[2]
3 Argentina…. El Aguilar Jujuy Province 4,895 16,062 (Mining company town, with 3,655 inhabitants- 2001 census). [3]
4 Bolivia…. Colquechaca Potosí Department 4,692 15,393 http://www.pueblos20.net/bolivia/pueblo.php?id=2684
5 India…. Hikkim Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district 4,572 15,000
6 Chile…. Parinacota Arica-Parinacota 4,400 14,435
7 Nepal…. Dolpa Karnali Zone 4,360 14,301 Gorakshep (with an elevation of 5,100 m - 16,728 ft) is a base camp near Mount Everest. Gokyo, at 4750 metres (15,583 ft), and Dughla, at 4593 metres (15,075 ft),[4] are higher, but likely not permanently inhabited as they cater to trekkers during season. Chharchung, at 4502 metres (14,770 ft) however, appears to be a permanent settlement, with an area under cultivation.
8 Kyrgyzstan…. Chatyndy Osh Province 4,013 13,166
9 Bhutan…. Laya Gasa District 3,820 12,533
10 Tajikistan…. Murghab Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region 3,650 11,975
11 Mexico…. Raíces Mexico 3,531 11,919 [2]
12 Venezuela…. Apartaderos Mérida 3,505 11,502
13 Ethiopia…. Mizma at Ras Dejen 3,500 11,483 [citation needed]
14 Colombia…. Vetas Santander 3,350 10,990 [5]
15 Ecuador…. Papallacta Napo 3,300 10,827 [citation needed]
16 Pakistan…. Shimshal Gilgit-Baltistan 3,200 10,449
17 Guatemala…. Ixchiguán San Marcos Department 3,185 10,449 highest town in Central America
18 Lesotho…. Khalahali Mokhotlong District 3,158 10,361
19 United States…. Alma Colorado 3,156 10,354 [3]
20 Costa Rica…. Villa Mills Cartago Province 3,100 10,173 Near Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Range. Permanent population: 65
1. Glade Park-Gateway, Colorado (10565 feet)
2. Leadville, Colorado (10152 feet)
3. Eagle-Vail, Colorado (10078 feet)
4. Blue River, Colorado (10020 feet)
5. Mount Crested Butte, Colorado (9960 feet)
6. Fairplay, Colorado (9950 feet)
7. Victor, Colorado (9695 feet)
8. Breckenridge, Colorado (9602 feet)
9. Mountain Village, Colorado (9600 feet)
10. Cripple Creek, Colorado (9508 feet)
The historic Town of Alma is a Statutory Town located in Park County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 270 at the U.S. Census 2010.
At an elevation of approximately 10,578 feet (3,224 m), it is the highest incorporated municipality in the United States with permanent residents.
Elevation: 7,972' (2,430 m)
Area: 5.019 sq miles (13 km²)
Address: Machupicchu, Peru
Management: Government of Peru
1 Peru ….La Rinconada Puno 5,100 16,728 [1] The highest in the world according to National Geographic Magazine (May 2003)
2 China….. Wenquan Qinghai 5,019 16,467 [1] Highest city in the world according to The Guinness Book of World Records.[2]
3 Argentina…. El Aguilar Jujuy Province 4,895 16,062 (Mining company town, with 3,655 inhabitants- 2001 census). [3]
4 Bolivia…. Colquechaca Potosí Department 4,692 15,393 http://www.pueblos20.net/bolivia/pueblo.php?id=2684
5 India…. Hikkim Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district 4,572 15,000
6 Chile…. Parinacota Arica-Parinacota 4,400 14,435
7 Nepal…. Dolpa Karnali Zone 4,360 14,301 Gorakshep (with an elevation of 5,100 m - 16,728 ft) is a base camp near Mount Everest. Gokyo, at 4750 metres (15,583 ft), and Dughla, at 4593 metres (15,075 ft),[4] are higher, but likely not permanently inhabited as they cater to trekkers during season. Chharchung, at 4502 metres (14,770 ft) however, appears to be a permanent settlement, with an area under cultivation.
8 Kyrgyzstan…. Chatyndy Osh Province 4,013 13,166
9 Bhutan…. Laya Gasa District 3,820 12,533
10 Tajikistan…. Murghab Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region 3,650 11,975
11 Mexico…. Raíces Mexico 3,531 11,919 [2]
12 Venezuela…. Apartaderos Mérida 3,505 11,502
13 Ethiopia…. Mizma at Ras Dejen 3,500 11,483 [citation needed]
14 Colombia…. Vetas Santander 3,350 10,990 [5]
15 Ecuador…. Papallacta Napo 3,300 10,827 [citation needed]
16 Pakistan…. Shimshal Gilgit-Baltistan 3,200 10,449
17 Guatemala…. Ixchiguán San Marcos Department 3,185 10,449 highest town in Central America
18 Lesotho…. Khalahali Mokhotlong District 3,158 10,361
19 United States…. Alma Colorado 3,156 10,354 [3]
20 Costa Rica…. Villa Mills Cartago Province 3,100 10,173 Near Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Range. Permanent population: 65
1. Glade Park-Gateway, Colorado (10565 feet)
2. Leadville, Colorado (10152 feet)
3. Eagle-Vail, Colorado (10078 feet)
4. Blue River, Colorado (10020 feet)
5. Mount Crested Butte, Colorado (9960 feet)
6. Fairplay, Colorado (9950 feet)
7. Victor, Colorado (9695 feet)
8. Breckenridge, Colorado (9602 feet)
9. Mountain Village, Colorado (9600 feet)
10. Cripple Creek, Colorado (9508 feet)
The historic Town of Alma is a Statutory Town located in Park County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 270 at the U.S. Census 2010.
At an elevation of approximately 10,578 feet (3,224 m), it is the highest incorporated municipality in the United States with permanent residents.
