Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the Peruvian Andes and jungle, is composed of numerous rivers that descend through ravines and small valleys; it has numerous archaeological monuments and indigenous villages. From the provinces of Urubamba and Calca.
Founded, according to legend, by Manco Capac, Cusco was the heart of the Tawantinsuyo, with impressive constructions such as Sacsayhuaman and Coricancha. Its design reflected the organization of the empire, with roads connecting all its regions. Today it is an important tourist destination and a World Heritage Site.
The 7 Colors Mountain in Cusco, also known as Vinicunca, is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Peru. The mountain is formed by 14 minerals of different colors which were not visible until 2013. It should be noted that the recommended way to access the 7 Colors Mountain is with a tour operator with an official permit which provides confidence and security.
The Inca Trail, the most famous trek in Peru today for tourists trying to reach it on foot, is considered sacred and during the trek that starts at Km 43 you can see many archaeological sites such as Llaqtapata, Runkuraqhay and Wiñayhuayna before reaching the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
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