Machu Picchu
Peru · Cusco · 2430 m
Description
Machu Picchu is the most famous site of the Inca civilization and ranks among the world's most remarkable cultural landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World is spectacularly perched on a mountain ridge high above the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where its precisely crafted stone buildings, temples, and agricultural terraces blend seamlessly with the surrounding Andean landscape. Built in the 15th century, the citadel is considered a masterpiece of Inca architecture and is believed to have served as a royal retreat as well as a religious and ceremonial center. Accessible via the famous Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek, or by train, Machu Picchu is Peru's premier travel destination and one of the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
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- Dec
Highlights
- Machu Picchu Citadel
- Huayna Picchu
- Inca Trail(Multi-day trip)
- Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Machu Picchu Mountain
- Temple of the Sun
- Temple of the Three Windows
- Intihuatana Stone
- Sacred Plaza
- Royal Tomb
- Temple of the Condor
- Industrial Sector
- Inca Bridge
- Huchuy Picchu
- Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon)
- Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
- Mandor Gardens and Waterfall
- Putucusi Mountain
- Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum
- Butterfly House
- Sacred Valley(Day trip)
- Historic Centre of Cusco(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Machu Picchu Pueblo