A 15th-century Inca citadel situated high in the Andes Mountains, renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments, and panoramic views.
Also known as: The Lost City of the Incas
Currency
PEN (S/.)
Best time to visit
April to May, September to October
Languages
Spanish · Quechua
Coordinates
-13.163°, -72.545°
Key facts
1Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
2It's the most visited site in Peru, with over 1.5 million visitors annually
3The site covers 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) and consists of over 150 structures
Timeline
1450: Machu Picchu was constructed under the direction of the Inca emperor Pachacuti
1572: The city was abandoned just over 100 years after construction, due to the Spanish Conquest
1911: American historian Hiram Bingham rediscovered and brought international attention to Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu
Explore the iconic 15th-century Inca citadel, renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar.