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Nested on top of an abrupt mountain, perfectly integrated with the exuberant flora of the cloud forest, Machu Picchu is a magnificent example of landscape architecture. An exaltation of stone, the jewel-citadel remains one of Peru's most attractive mysteries. Welcome to the Lost City of the Incas.
 
 

Machu Picchu Highlights

If you are not the Inca Trail type, consider Rail Transport to Machu Picchu. Trains are the best transport mean to get to Lost City of the Incas. Check here the different rail ruotes, departures, prices, and carriage qualities.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu, a beautiful eco-lodge in the heart of the Historic Sanctuary, offers some astounding views of the cloud-forest. Interested? Check availability and book this hotel.

Machu Picchu longitude and latitude. Take a close look at The Lost city of the Incas with Google Maps. Geographic coordinates 13° 9' 23'' S, 72° 32' 34'' W.

The readers of the prestigious Wanderlust Magazine (Issue 75) have elected the Inca Trail / Machu Picchu as the first of the World's Seven Wonders. Following in the list are Angkor, the Taj Mahal, Petra, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China, and the Galápagos Islands.

Machu Picchu facts, Machu Picchu myths? Be sure to check our Machu Picchu Frequently Asked Questions section before your get off to the old Inca citadel.

The Advantages of Group Travel to Peru. Peru's tough geography is sometimes a challenge for the more adventurous travellers, as many fabulous locations are difficult and expensive to reach. Group travel can be a great alternative.

Be safe: learn why taking out travel insurance for your Peru trip is a good idea.

From the privileged beauty of the Sanctuary lodge to the laid-back friendliness of Gringo Bill's, the best spots to lay your bones in and around Machu Picchu.

 
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Machu Picchu in One Image

Corn harvest near Machu Picchu
(Photo Tinou Bao, displayed under a CC license)

 

Inca Trail Tips

Learn when to go, which route to follow, what precautions need to be taken... Everything about the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru's first trekking route.

The best accomodation for the trail? Try the Sanctuary Lodge, right next to the ruins (check availability and book this hotel).

In need of more adventure? You can try these other trekking routes in the Machu Picchu area and beyond.

 

Machu Picchu Top FAQ

What is the best Period to travel to Machu Picchu?
Usually, May to October is considered the best period to visit Machu Picchu, as it is the dry season. However, it can get pretty crowded, specially during July and August, somewhat ruining the spiritual dimension of the experience... »

Are there hotels at Machu Picchu?
Actually, there is only one hotel right next to the ruins, the Sanctuary Lodge. It occupies the same structure built in the 70s by the Peruvian government as a provisional guest house for showing Machu Picchu to excellent visitors... »

Machu Pichu or Macchu Picchu?
Neither. Even worse, variations such as Machu Piccu, Machu Piccha, Macho Picho or Matchu Pitchu. The correct name of the Inca ruins is Machu Picchu, which means Old Summit in Quechua, the original language of the Inca culture... »

See all Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu.

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