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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a terraced citadel with remains of temples, palaces, fountain and altars. The fabled “Lost City of the Incas” is thought to have been constructed by the Incas around 1450 and is an architectural marvel.
The citadel sits 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level in the Sacred Valley northwest of Cusco. It remains a mystery what purpose Machu Picchu served and why it was abandoned. In the centuries that followed its abandonment, the jungle hid the isolated city from sight until it was uncovered in 1911.
Walk up to the Guardhouse and Funeral Rock to get the full overview of the mystical city with its comical free-roaming llamas. Visit the semicircular Temple of the Sun, the Palace of the Princess and the Temple of the Three Windows. Don’t miss the Intihuatana, a carved stone marking the winter solstice.
Due to the thin air and humidity, it is a good idea to pace yourself as you explore the sacred buildings. Notice how, without the aid of advanced tools, the Incas cut and stacked the huge stone blocks to fit precisely.
Make sure to plan ahead to visit the world-famous city in the sky, as there is only a limited amount of visitors allowed on-site and getting there takes 3 to 4 hours. Take the train to Aguas Calientes from Poroy, a small village near Cusco, or from Ollantaytambo further down the line. The luxury option is to take a one-day package tour from Cusco with a guide. Purchase your Machu Picchu entrance ticket in Aguas Calientes before you take the bus or hike up the mountain. If you also want to climb Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, book special tickets through the government website for Machu Picchu. Students receive a discount.
Bring lunch, water and an information booklet, as there are few facilities on the mountain. Aim to arrive just before sunrise to see Machu Picchu lit in full glory.
Guide to Exploring Machu Picchu
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Terrazas del Inca Bed and Breakfast
Calle Wiracocha M-18-4, Urubamba, Machu PicchuSituated in Machu Picchu, this bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hatun Samay
Calle Kori Wakanki 401 Las Orquideas, Machu PicchuSituated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu
Av. Pachacutec #808, Machu PicchuSituated in Machu Picchu, this romantic hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Gran Paititi Hostal
Calle Chaska Tika C-5, Machu PicchuSituated in Machu Picchu, this hostal is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Av. Hermanos Ayar 401, Machu PicchuSituated on a river, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Casa Del Sol Machupicchu
608 Imperio De Los Incas Avenue, Machu PicchuSituated in the historical district, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, Machu Picchu, and Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Huayna Picchu and Temple of the Condor are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
Prolongacion Imperio de los Incas 626, Machu PicchuSituated on the waterfront, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Av. Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3, Machu PicchuSituated on the riverwalk, this spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum. Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Belmond Hotel Monasterio
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£1,116
per person
Hotel Pachakuteq
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£813
per person
Sol y Luna Relais & Chateaux
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£949
per person
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
4.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£1,371
per person
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£1,001
per person
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£885
per person
Aranwa Sacred Valley
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£1,051
per person
Marco Wasi
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£827
per person
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£1,011
per person
Polo Aparthotel
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£803
per person
Boutique San Agustín Monasterio de la Recoleta
4.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£837
per person
Tierra Viva Cusco Plaza
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 21 Nov - Sat, 25 Nov
LON-All Airports - Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.
£833
per person
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