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Machu Picchu

The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in South America.

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The Houses

The ancient Inca turned the site into a small but extraordinary city with width of 5 km2.

It locates at 2280m above the rumbling Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and some 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation.

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My sunny sunny day

These structures, carved from the gray granite of the mountain top are wonders of both architectural and aesthetic genius.

Last visit to Machu Picchu: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 9, 2004
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Reviews (65)

Thanks Shopping (10)

We entertained you with moden fashion show and traditional dancing and you never forgat to buy things from us, Thank you... more travel advice

Dance Shopping (10)

This man started to dance with some traditional music. He even sang 2 songs to entertain us. Of course if you are... more travel advice

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Suddently Shopping (10)

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Baby Llamas Local Customs (10)

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Comments (42)

katalin Dec 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM Report Abuse

Great view from the ruin! Beautiful pictures!
chatterley Dec 25, 2006 at 11:00 PM Report Abuse

you've been to some of the most exotic locations on this planet! great page on Machu Picchu!
JessH Jul 20, 2006 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

I really liked your tips (especially the fashion show in the train, hahaa!) and your fantastic photos. Hopefully I can also visit this gorgeous place one day. Greetings from the desert :-) Jess
Kajser-MK May 17, 2006 at 1:29 AM Report Abuse

Grat photographs of one of my dream destinations- Machu Picchu. I would love to see it some day.
VeronicaG Dec 13, 2005 at 12:55 PM Report Abuse

Great pictures of Machu Picchu--you must have really enjoyed touring this ancient ruin. It has always sounded so mystical to me....
mad4travel Jul 26, 2005 at 9:08 AM Report Abuse

Great Machu Picchu pages. I was there last month, it was amazing :-)
mskwan Dec 13, 2004 at 3:55 PM Report Abuse

Thank you for taking the time to photograph and gather information on campgrounds and lodges. They are helpful on my trip planning.
timtrina Oct 4, 2004 at 4:02 PM Report Abuse

What extrodinary photos - they are just beautiful! So much useful information also - this is a great Machu Picchu page! :) Trina
MalenaN Sep 30, 2004 at 8:07 AM Report Abuse

What an impressive place! I hope to go there one day!
Beograd Sep 30, 2004 at 1:58 AM Report Abuse

I always knew that this is fabulous place, but now that I've seen your page I'll have to put it my top pririties list! Great!!!!