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Machu Picchu Travel Guide

Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 and now is one of the top touristic attractions.

About Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca UNESCO heritage site located 2,400 meters (7,875 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Cusco.

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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

Located Right Within The Boundaries Of the Ancient Machu Picchu Ruins, The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers Views To The Unique Huayna Picchu Mountain And The Urubamba River. Here You Can Experience Peace In A Natural Ecological Environment. You Are Just A Few Steps From Machu Picchu, A Place Chosen Long Ago For Its Remote And Spectacular Location.

Here The Incas Worshipped Nature: The Mountain, The Sky And Their Sacred River Far Below. This City Was Built For A Special Few And Today You Inherit Their Privilige: The Chance To Experience Both The Unique Peace That Descends On Machu Picchu At Dusk And The Sense Of Hovering Expectation That Fills The Air At Dawn. These Precious Hours When Most Visitors Have Left Are Yours And You Have These Mountains To Yourself. Part Of The Fascination Of Machu Picchu Is Due To The Lack Of Precise Information About Its Origin: Why The Incas Built, Occupied And Then Abandoned It.



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