On this 10-day Peru itinerary, travel through Peru's wonders and learn about the white volcanic city of Arequipa and the Inca capital, Cusco. See the magical condors in the Colca Canyon and discover the world's wonder, Machu Picchu!
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Machu Picchu, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the most important tourist destination in Peru and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Historic Sanctuary, an enduring relic of the Inca civilization, is nestled amid the stunning scenery where the Peruvian Andes meet the Amazon Rainforest. It features remarkable artistic, architectural, and land use achievements.
When you visit Machu Picchu, you enter a world where the Andean way of life comes to life and you feel its spirit. Constructed in perfect harmony atop Machu Picchu hill, with a view of the powerful Urubamba River, the citadel exudes a sense of the natural world. Standing watch, Huayna Picchu shows the ruins of the Temple of the Moon.
Comprising approximately 200 structures, Machu Picchu serves as a remarkable religious, ceremonial, astronomical, and agricultural center. Nestled on a steep ridge with stone terraces, the city adheres to a meticulous plan, dividing into lower and upper sections, featuring a central square. Many mysteries persist, including its role in Inca astronomy and plant domestication.
Machu Picchu unfolds in two sections: agricultural, with terraces and the farmers' district, and urban, encompassing residential and religious zones. Travelers can discover the enchantment of this historic marvel by hiking the fabled Inca Trail or taking a bus up from Aguas Calientes.
