Cusco can make a great base for your visit to Machu Picchu as many organized tours to the site begin here. Since Machu Picchu and Cusco sit at high elevations, almost 8,000 feet above sea level ...

Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing ...

For more information, consult our guide to Getting Around Cusco or take a look at our list of tours and tips for visiting Machu Picchu. Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco (595 reviews) ...

Join us as we uncover the culturally rich region of the Peruvian Andes. From the Sacred Valley of the Inca to the magical heights of Machu Picchu to the natural wonders of the Ballestas Islands. This ...

The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 meters above sea level in southern Peru, where the Andes and the Amazon ...

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In a way he was right, with Machu Picchu being the nation’s hottest tourist hot spot. Too much so: In 2008, it was deemed an endangered site, and access was reduced to 2,500 visitors per day.

Machu Picchu is a must-see destination for lots of travelers because it is an engineering marvel surrounded by steep mountain peaks and forests. “It’s a testament to Incan ingenuity and one of ...