A very quiet morning, around 11:30 a.m., on our way to an excursion with travelers, we were walking towards the Sungate trail. The walk was very pleasant and the weather was sweet.

We were talking about the beauty of the landscape and the experience. Every once in a while we made stops to rest. Suddenly, one of the travelers heard the plants shaking in the bottom of the path. All of us turned to look at that very spot, and between the plants a bear cub appeared eating and exploring the vegetation.

It was surprising because he showed no fear and got close to us. One of the travelers even mentioned that he looked like a pet we could feed. It was a unique experience for all of us.

Andean Spectacled Bear (Tremactus ornatos) Carnivorous mammal that inhabits South America. Nowadays the Andean spectacled bear is an endangered species.

Jannet Estrada | Inkaterra Explore Guide | Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel