Million passengers arrive each year in northern Arizona in the United States, to receive incomparable visual impact that the Grand Canyon. Corresponding to the Grand Canyon National Park and considered a World Heritage Site since 1979, this geological feature was built for thousands of years by erosion of the Colorado River and is one of the most important tourist spots in the Americas.
Canyons, ravines and fissures carved into the rocks, mesas and towers make up a labyrinth that invites a variety of activities and attractions. With astonishing dimensions ranging from 29 km wide to the 446 long, the Grand Canyon is also in charge of the Havasupai and Hualapai Indian reservations.
Its most popular area is the South Rim (South Rim), offering the best panoramic views and assumes a certain ease of access. To reach this sector there are two roads: almost two hours from Flagstaff or about five hours if the source is Las Vegas. The other variation is in line to use the Grand Canyon Railway, which runs steam. There, the Grand Canyon Village offers interesting options when it comes to hotels, restaurants, museums, libraries, memories and conversations with guides. Meanwhile, the North Rim is usually chosen by lovers of solitude and places where, although he feels the influx of tourism, peace reigns over all.
One of the typical excursions on foot is down-or mule-from the South Rim to the bottom of the barrel. It lasts about two days and represents a truly wonderful sight for hikers. Among the less traditional, experts recommend what other sites rarely visited the Grand Canyon. Some ideas: take the tour into the sunset, visit prehistoric Indian ruins and the strength of Mormon origins, the Rainbow Bridge (made of rock by Mother Nature, crosses a ravine) and cactus forests.
Those with time can not fail to walk the Camino del Desierto (Desert View Drive), a journey by car or bus ideal for watching the magic and the amazing images that gives this majestic natural phenomenon. Finally, it is good to know that the Grand Canyon, allowing tourists to bathe in its waterfalls, discover their mythical caves, camping, rafting and even go rafting on the Colorado River, features, and contribute to your well-deserved reputation- make it a destination quite complete
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