Mysterious as the place itself may be, there’s really no mystery as to why Machu Picchu is the number-one attraction in all of Peru. With a history dating right back to the 15th century, the area is a genuine marvel of architectural prowess and ancient civilization, where a limestone city was built high above the jungles of the Amazon. Take your pick between an epic hiking trail and a much more laid-back train ride from Cusco, but no matter how you take in the sights of Machu Picchu, you cannot leave Peru without marveling upon its majesty. Machu Picchu tours are sure to give you some magnificent experience.
Machu Picchu –The 'Lost City of the Incas'
One of the seven wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu resides a full 8,000 feet above sea level and is visited by no less than 300,000 tourists every year. The origins of the site date back to the early 1400s when the Lost City of the Incas was first built. Because of the Spanish conquest of the region, the city was abandoned and simply left to fade away, hidden deep in the Amazon jungle. However, Machu Picchu was once again discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham and has since been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. There’s a tangible feeling of energy and power in the air all around the site, which has been inspiring visitors for generations.
