Watchman's Tower, Machu Picchu, Peru

Winding Road to Machu Picchu, Peru

House Foundations, Machu Picchu, Peru

Clouds Approaching, Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Through Clouds, Peru

Sun Temple, Machu Picchu, Peru

Train, Cuzco, Peru

Ancient Ruins, Machu Picchu, Peru

Raining, Machu Picchu, Peru

Tourist Taking In the View, Machu Picchu, Peru

Rooftops, Cuzco, Peru

Stone Quarry, Machu Picchu, Peru

Turndown Service, Aguas Calientes, Peru

Water, Machu Picchu, Peru

Inside the Train, En Route, Peru

Perurail, Aguas Calientes, Peru

Snakes in Alcohol, Aguas Calientes, Peru

Shopping, Aguas Calientes, Peru

Alpaca, Machu Picchu, Peru

Agriculture Fields, Machu Picchu, Peru

Water Irrigation System, Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu

One of the most amazing places in the world is Machu Picchu. How the Incas constructed this whole complex on top of a mountain with primitive tools is mind-boggling.

Hiram Bingham is known to have “discovered” Machu Picchu. Apparently, Hiram paid 3 soles (about $1 USD) to a local farmer to lead him to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Talk about a bargain.

Aguas Calientes is the small town at the base of Machu Picchu. It is said that 90% of the town’s population at any given time are tourists. Everything is geared towards tourism: the stores, restaurants, internet places, and hotels along the train track.

Published 31 August 06 · Up Next: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador · Previously: Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu

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