Machu Picchu

Today's blog gives an insight for those wishing to visit this historic sight. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan city in Peru that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often called the "Lost City of the Incas". 

Location: 

• Located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru

• On a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level

• In the Machupicchu District within the Urubamba Province

Construction: 

• Built without the use of wheels or iron tools

• Constructed by encastrating blocks of stone

• Most of the citadel's structures remain intact today

Features: 

• Giant walls, terraces, and ramps

• Walkways and thousands of steps

• The Main Plaza, partly divided by wide terraces

• Terraces formerly watered by an aqueduct system

• The Templo do Sol, a semicircular structure with trapezoidal windows

Significance: 

• A royal state and a holy site

• A very important place to history and culture

• An example of the Incas' brilliant engineering

Visiting: 

• You can reach Machu Picchu by taking a scenic train ride from Cusco or a guided trek

• You should reserve and secure your site admission

It is worth visiting both Machu Picchu and Cuso and is highly recommended during a trip to Peru. Each offers unique experiences that together provide a deeper appreciation of Peru's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface