Machu Picchu, Peru’s Leading World Heritage Site

Built on lush hilly terrain, high above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is located in one of the most stunning views of any archaeological site in the world. This ancient Inca city cascaded down steep walls on each side of the mountain, with steps disappearing on the cliffs of the cliffs below. These incredible ruins have been very well restored and maintained, giving visitors a glimpse of what the city could have looked like when it was occupied in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Many people come to Peru for the sole purpose of visiting Machu Picchu, and the journey to the site can be an adventure in itself, depending on how you choose to get to the site. Adventurous souls can opt for a guided multi-day hike and camping along the famous Inca Trail to get to the site or take the easier option of getting to the site by bus from The small town of Aguas Calientes is in the foothills, which most visitors come by train from Cusco or the Sacred Valley.