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Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Cusco, Peru
About
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 high diversity of flora and fauna.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
When to visit
Hours
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Schedules depend on the selected circuit and route rather than one simple continuous gate model.
Admission
Machu Picchu uses official timed-entry tickets with circuit-specific availability. Current pricing varies by visitor category and route.
Booking
Booking required
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- hat
Good to know
- Partially accessible
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