Machu Picchu Heritage Site

Machu Picchu Heritage Site

Machu Picchu Heritage Site (from the old top of Quechua) is the new name of the ancient Inca stone town.

It is located at a little more than 2,300 m, in the middle of mountains on a steep slope such as Cerro Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and Putucusi, which is also surrounded by the Urubamba River vicinity of the Amazon jungle.

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is 130 kilometers northwest of Cusco, on the crest of Machu Picchu hill.

Machu Picchu is one of the most visited tourist destinations on the planet. It is considered one of the most important archeological sites and is harmonious with nature worldwide.

The sacred city was named the cultural heritage of humanity in 1983, and it enchanted all travelers who visited it for its majesty, structure, construction beauty, and mystical environment.

All Machu Picchu Heritage Site buildings follow the classical Inca architectural style.

On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was declared one of the new seven wonders of the modern world at a ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, with one hundred million voters worldwide. In December 2012, the World Travel Awards (WTA) awarded it the Best Green Destination globally. Cusco was chosen as the best city in Latin America, and Peru was selected as the best culinary destination globally.

THE PEOPLE OF MACHU PICCHU (Aguas Calientes)

Aguas Calientes is the name of the town of Machu Picchu, alluding to the area’s thermal and medicinal waters.

This locality serves as a base of operations for travelers who visit Machu Picchu and want to rest after visiting the archaeological site, Jardine’s de Mandor, The mountains Putucusi, Huayna, and Machu Picchu.

It is also the arrival point for travelers who have chosen to access Machu Picchu through one of the treks offered by tour operators, such as the traditional Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, etc.

In Aguas Calientes, you can enjoy a relaxing bath in Hot Springs and perform other activities offered by this beautiful place full of magic and mystery.

Aguas Calientes is a compendium of hotel hostels, restaurants, bars, and other tourist places. One of its great attractions is its markets, mainly selling fruits and vegetables. These markets allow travelers to learn about various products and experience delicious flavors.

Before going to Machu Picchu, it is advisable to make the currency exchange in Cusco equivalent to the Nuevo Sol Peruano (local currency) since many businesses in Machu Picchu only accept Nuevos Soles. In the case of getting to change dollars or euros, they do it by devaluing the currency.

Other foreign currencies are less likely to achieve change, and the same is true for the dollar or the euro when finding the one that accepts it.

We recommend you keep this in mind to avoid any mishaps.

In the archaeological zone, there are small shops where you can buy sandwiches for 15 dollars (approximately). These are usually not nutritious, so the ideal excursion to Machu Picchu is to carry the most fruits and vegetables in your backpack to make a picnic while enjoying the incredible scenery and the nature surrounding it.

Not leaving trash or leftover food is essential, as this can lead to a sanction. The security personnel of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu travel to various places at all times, ensuring that people respect and care for the sacred city.

• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu Heritage Site.
• Rates Buses for the ascent and descent to Machu Picchu
• Rates Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain.