Machu Picchu, Cusco – Peru

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Machu Picchu means old mountain in Quechua, is a city of stone, built by the Incas around the 15th century. It is located in the middle of the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, is surrounded by the Urubamba River Valley, and more mountains of the Cordillera del Vilcanota. Machu Picchu is located 130 km from the city of Cusco and since it was discovered by the explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911, has received many titles and recognitions; All this popularity, has made that the entrances to Machu Picchu must be reserved in advance; If you do not already book one of the Machu Picchu Tickets, we recommend you check the availability now.

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The Machu Picchu Map

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Peru tourism and travel information

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, Cusco - Peru: Machu Picchu (literally, "old peak") is a ruined ancient Incan town high on a mountain ridge in Peru. One of the most atmospheric and mystical sites in the world, it is located among spectacular mountain ...

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Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Town in Cuzco

The town of Aguas Calientes ( Machu Picchu pueblo) : Aguas Calientes is a very small town on the Urubamba River in Peru. Aguas Calientes is located in the district of Machu Picchu, province of Urubamba, department of Cusco. It is located ...

Peru tourism and travel information

Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu

MACHU PICCHU, Cusco – PeruHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu(Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu) One of the most important and most visited PreColumbian sites in the Americas, an outstanding symbol of Peruvian national pride and Inca civilisation. The ruins are a ...

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Machu Picchu Full Day Tour – Cusco Day Tour

MACHU PICCHU TOUR Full day: Our one day train tour to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest ...

Adventure

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days

The classic inca trail to Machu Picchu 4days: Meet and follow the traces of the Incas that headed to the Machu Picchu city. This is a great alternative for those who are interested in hiking through the complete Inca trail. ...

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Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu 2 days

Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu 2 days Trek: This is the short version of the famous and stunning Inca Trail, for those who have less time available but do not want to loose this unique trek. We start at km. 104 ...

Hotels

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

The Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu Ruins Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. Luxury tours, hotel rooms, suites and restaurants at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge ...

Transportations

Train to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu by Train  Routes & Maps CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU Train Cusco (Poroy) – Machu Picchu Departure: Poroy station (20 min from Cusco city). Duration of the trip: 4 hours. Arrival: Machu Picchu station. Peru Tour Operator: Classical Inca Trail, Short ...