Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Ancient city
MUST UNESCO
Country:
Peru
Region:
Peru
Other names:
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Value:
National
Visit duration:
4 h
Categories:
Architecture / Ancient city
Ancient city
Description:
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 its height, its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Labels:
Must visit
UNESCO
UNESCO
Topics:
Archeology
Why visit:
Adventure
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Excursion
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Access:
Foot
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