Inca mastery of landscape and environment is epitomised at Machu Picchu, their most famous ruin. Many archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was a summer retreat for the emperor and his family.

Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at ...

How do you get to Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu can be reached a variety of ways, including hiking the Inca Trail with a tour company, by train or by bus. When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?

The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by ...

Machu Picchu is formed of buildings, plazas, and platforms connected by narrow lanes or paths. One sector is cordoned off to itself by walls, ditches, and, perhaps, a moat—built, writes ...

Tickets are sold through the government’s website, but it’s highly recommended to book a Machu Picchu experience via a local guide. Book your trip with a respected tour organizer, as they can ...

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 (610 reviews) ...

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.

Chacacanta explains that Circuit 2 routes are the first choice and most requested option for tour companies ... entry tickets to Machu Picchu, complete with maps and videos for the new routes ...