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Machu Picchu

13° 9′ 48″ S, 72° 32′ 44″ W

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The new seven Wonders of the World

“The Lost City of the Incas”

Machu Picchu is the most impressive archaeological Inca ruin in the world and also one of the most visited tourist attractions in South America. When you get up there you can enjoy panoramic views of the Andes Mountains at an elevation of 2,430 meters. There are few possibilities to reach macchu picchu from few day trek or a single day trip, just read the "How to get there" section.

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Located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru

How to get there:

First you have to reach Aguas Caliente. You can get there from Cusco by train or on foot. From Aguas Caliente, you have to hike for 2 hours to get to Machu Picchu. For the most adventurous, you can hire a tour operator for a few days trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu: Salkantay Trek, Inca Trail or Inca Jungle trek.

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