Machu Picchu
It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This mystical city is the most famous archaeological site in South America, and one of the world’s must-see destinations. It is the Peru’s most popular place, so most of you like to see the place. People of Machu Picchu feel that they are the creators of god. This place offers you strange forces of nature that permit the individual to attain a contrary cosmic state.
The exquisite architecture of the massive Inca stone structures, the formidable backdrop of steep sugarloaf hills, and the Urubamba river winding far below have made Machu Picchu the iconic symbol of Peru. The Incas started building this city around AD 1430 but at the time of the Spanish conquest it was abandoned as an official site for the Inca rulers. The world did not become aware of Machu Picchu’s existence until 1911 when Yale university historian Hiram Bingham (1875-1956) announced that he had rediscovered the site.
When to go
During the summer rainy season, October through April, prices and visitor numbers are at lowest . Consider a spring or fall trip for near-ideal weather and manageable crowds.
