07/20/2020
Majestic, Magical, Magnificent - Machu Picchu!
This 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Andes mountains of Peru. Machu Picchu was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007!
Many guidebooks will tell you that Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham III, many Peruvians will tell you “It was never lost, we always knew it was there!”
Set in the clouds, it’s recommended that if you aren’t used to high altitudes (for example, prairie dwellers), it is best to arrive a few days early and stay in Cuzco - the gateway to Machu Picchu. Take my word for it - altitude sickness is not fun!
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