Historic site · Peru
Machu Picchu
15th-century Inca citadel in Peru
About Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft). It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon with a subtropical mountain climate. Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic symbols of the Inca civilization and a major archaeological site in the Americas. Estimated to be built around 1450, it is believed to have served as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, though no contemporary written records exist to confirm this.
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Read more on Wikipedia
On the map
Famous places nearby
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
Ready-made plans nearby
Questions about Machu Picchu
Where is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is in Peru. The nearest city is Abancay, about 64 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Machu Picchu?
Yes. The 5-day Cusco plan is about 73 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Machu Picchu?
Tap "Plan a trip here" and Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Machu Picchu that you can edit on the map.
More famous places in Peru
Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Machu Picchu: what to see nearby, where to eat and where to stay.
Cusco travel guide