Machu Picchu, Peru
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Machu Picchu, Peru

Peru · South America
4.9
Moderate
Best: May to September (dry season)

Country

Peru

Best Time

May to September (dry season)

Budget

Moderate

Rating

4.9/5

About Machu Picchu, Peru

The Lost City of the Incas is one of the world's most awe-inspiring archaeological sites, perched high in the Andes Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site that takes your breath away — literally, at 7,970 feet.

Top Highlights
  • 1
    Inca Trail Trek
  • 2
    Sun Gate
  • 3
    Huayna Picchu Mountain
  • 4
    Aguas Calientes
  • 5
    Sacred Valley
Travel Tips
  • Book Inca Trail permits 6+ months in advance
  • Arrive early to beat the crowds
  • Acclimatize in Cusco for 2 days first

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