🇵🇪 Machu Picchu

📍 About Machu Picchu

The lost city of the Incas, a modern wonder of the world. The Inca Trail and Huayna Picchu at dawn are magical.

🗺️ What to do & see in Machu Picchu

• ✅Watch the sunrise over the citadel from the Sun Gate
• ✅Climb Huayna Picchu mountain for high-altitude views
• ✅Explore the citadel with a guide who explains its history
• ✅Hike part of the Inca Trail to the citadel
• ✅Visit the nearby town of Aguas Calientes
• ✅Climb Machu Picchu mountain for a complete panoramic view

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Machu Picchu

• ⭐Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
• ⭐Temple of the Sun
• ⭐Intihuatana, the Inca sun clock
• ⭐Sun Gate or Inti Punku
• ⭐Huayna Picchu mountain
• ⭐Three Windows Enclosure

🍽️ Local cuisine in Machu Picchu

• 🍴Lomo saltado, stir-fry of beef with potatoes and rice
• 🍴Andean river trout grilled
• 🍴Quinua, Andean cereal served in soups and stews
• 🍴Chicha morada, purple corn drink
• 🍴Coca mate, infusion that helps with altitude

💡 Travel tips for Machu Picchu

• 💡The dry season from May to September is the best for visiting
• 💡Buy the entrance ticket well in advance because the capacity is limited
• 💡Entry to Huayna Picchu requires a specific reservation and sells out
• 💡Arrive early to avoid crowds and heat
• 💡Bring water, sun protection, and a raincoat in case it rains