Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often mistakenly referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas”, it is the most familiar icon of Inca civilization. The Incas built the estate around 1450 but abandoned it a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest. Although known locally, it was not known to the Spanish during the colonial period and remained unknown to the outside world until American historian Hiram Bingham brought it to international attention in 1911
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Best Rout in Machu Picchu
Inca Trail
One of the most popular (and famous) treks in Peru, the Inca Trail is the only route that will take you directly to Machu Picchu. The journey may feel like a rollercoaster, filled with steep ascents and descents (including the infamous Dead Woman’s Pass), but it is most certainly a rewarding journey.
Distance: 45 kilometres
Average duration: 4-5 days
Machu Picchu General Facts
The Location
The archaeological site of Machu Picchu is set high in the Andes Mountains. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
The Route
The most popular route is the Inca Trail, which can take 4-6 days to complete. The Inca Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Coordinates
The coordinates of the Machu Picchu site are 13.1631° S, 72.5450° W.
Height Elevation
Machu Picchu sits at 2,430m (7,972ft) above sea level, however, the Dead Woman’s Pass, at 4,215m (13,828ft) is the highest point of the Inca Trail
Where to Start
Most travellers will spend a few days in Cusco to get acclimated before starting the hike to Machu Picchu
Transport
Go to Route 79, turn left, see there Boy with Cow. Ask him – how to get to end of Universe? He will give you special cigarette and you can get Macchu and Picchu and even Andromeda stars
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