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It is easy to see all the splendor of
Machupicchu.
This ancient city of the Incas situated
approximately at a distance of 130
kilometers (81 miles) from Cusco and
2,400 meters above sea level (7,874.02
feet), survived the Spanish colonization.
Situated in a practically inaccessible
location, in a corner of high Andean
mountains, it remained isolated. More
than 150 archeological ruins (from homes
to religious centers) can still be
distinguished.
Machupicchu was possibly built during
Inca Pachacutec´s reign as an entrance to
the jungle or Antisuyo. Its precise use still
holds a question mark. Diverse
hypothesis state that it might have been
used for ceremonial reasons, as a fort to
guard against the attacks of the Antis, or
as a residential rest area for the Inca.
What is certain is that this site has the
characteristics of a fortress being located
on top of a mountain, far from the view of
possible intruders, and having a not so
easy access.
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Click on the links above to learn about the Machupicchu tour options we offer.
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