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.
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.
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.
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.
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... »