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Machu Picchu, Peru

One of South America's most treasured landmarks, Machu Picchu must be seen to be believed. An experience that remains with visitors for years, Machu Picchu is one of the few remaining ancient Inca sites that preserves the past to a stunning degree.

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Travelling in Machu Picchu


One of the most freeing aspects of Machu Picchu is that you can either take a tour of the mountain or explore it yourself. What's more, half of the adventure in visiting this breathtaking city is in getting there itself. From nearby Cusco you can enjoy the bus trip or go all in and travel the Inca Trail. This memorable hike will see you journeying on foot to the towering mountain that guards one of the Inca's most closely-kept secrets.

Built at the height of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu is considered a city of the elite, where privileged Incans lived in peace and prosperity in a well-defended citadel, hidden from the paths of enemies. Unfortunately, the site was occupied for less than 100 years; most of its inhabitants were wiped out by smallpox and the city was lost to the growth of jungle until it was rediscovered in 1911.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu is the centrepoint of Peru and one of the must-see attractions in South America - and you'll see why. With intricate architecture, amazingly-preserved buildings and intriguing stories available from tour guides and tour books, Machu Picchu is a site that never loses the overwhelming presence of the past.



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Taking a guided tour could be the best way to truly make the most of Machu Picchu, but don't forget to take time and walk around to explore this ancient ruin for yourself.

THINGS TO DO IN MACHU PICCHU

INCA TRAIL
The Inca Trail is an experience like no other. Taking place over several days, you will trek through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, across an 80-90km stretch of largely Inca-built paths and passageways. This way of journeying to Machu Picchu is favoured by many and is highly recommended.
INTIHUATANA STONE
One of South America's best known ritual stones - and one of the few surviving. This stone is believed to be an astronomical invention helping the ancient civilisation tell the time and date.
TEMPLE OF THE SUN
This impressive building is one of the finest examples of Incan stonework. You'll see the closely-fitting stones that excel far beyond expectations and designwork that captures the imagination.
TEMPLE OF THE THREE WINDOWS
This fascinating area of the ruin shows off the architectural skills of the Inca.