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15 Interesting Facts About Machu Picchu and One About Llamas

The charm of Machu Picchu has been appreciated by many for years, making it a well-known tourist destination in South America. Many know the destination simply by its most popular inhabitant, the ...
CNN

Machu Picchu is at risk of losing its ‘credibility’ as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. What’s happening?

It was in 2007 when Peru’s Machu Picchu Inca sanctuary was designated one of the New 7 Wonders of the World after receiving more than 100 million votes in a global competition. Now, the New7Wonders ...
Outside

Machu Picchu's 'Wonder of the World' Status Is at Risk

High in the Andes, near the gates of Machu Picchu, a wave of unrest in mid-September left hundreds of visitors stranded at Peru’s iconic Inca ruins while exposing long-simmering tensions between ...
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Machu Picchu: A Guide to Peru's ‘Lost City of the Incas'

Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 meters above sea level in southern Peru, where the Andes and the Amazon Basin ...
The New York Times

Move Over, Machu Picchu: There’s More to See in Peru

In recent years, Peru has engaged in a grass-roots effort to elevate Huchuy Qosqo, Waqrapukara and other archaeological sites that are just as well preserved or culturally significant as Machu Picchu ...
Business Insider

I've planned trips to South America for 8 years and see tourists make the same 9 mistakes in Machu Picchu, from forgetting permits to not considering altitude

I became a travel planner specializing in South America after moving to Chile from the US in 2014. After 10 years working in the New York City hospitality industry, I wanted to explore more of the ...
Los Angeles Times

Journey to the Lost City: A Luxurious Belmond Train Adventure Through the Andes to Machu Picchu

In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World,” a legendary ancient Incan citadel: Machu Picchu. Perched high on a ...
Condé Nast Traveler

The Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu—And How Many Days to Stay There

Forget what you know about peak season; Peru's most famous site is changing—and with it, the best time to visit Machu Picchu. Hidden from Spanish conquistadors for centuries and abandoned to the ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘A Machu Picchu Proposal’ Star Alec Santos ‘Hallmarked It Up’ With His Own Proposal [Interview]

When it comes to must-visit travel destinations, Machu Picchu is at the top of many people’s list. The Incan ruin was built as a citadel in the 15th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site ...
The New York Times

The Site Called ‘Machu Picchu’ Had Another Name First, Researchers Say

For decades, the ancient Incan ruins in Peru have been called Machu Picchu. But the original name was Picchu or Huayna Picchu, according to two researchers. By Maria Cramer For decades, the ...
The Conversation

Who lived at Machu Picchu? DNA analysis shows surprising diversity at the ancient Inca palace

University of Adelaide provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the Inca empire, Machu Picchu.