Machu Picchu Inca Citadel — The Best Tourist Attraction In The World

Machu Picchu Inca site is a phenomenal icon of Peru and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1983. Nowadays it is one of the seven new wonders of the World and the most important attraction of Peru. The Inca citadel perched 2400 m / 7,874ft. above the Urubamba Valley. We understand that for most people, visiting Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and on Machu Picchu private tours, we will make sure every detail is perfect.

• Machu Picchu is of great value to Peru not only for its touristic attraction or demonstration of an ingenious native culture, but also because of the diverse ecosystem. Spread over 32 thousand hectares, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is believed to nurture about 10% of the fauna and 22% of the flora found in Peru. On the citadel itself you just may bump into one of these woolly creatures.
• The word most often repeated by visitors to Machu Picchu is impressive. To visit Machu Picchu is the opportunity to be exposed to the architectural feat of the Incas, a unique combination of man and nature. The craftsmanship of the Incas to cut large stones into polygonal shapes make this structure a splendor to observe.
• The backdrop to the panoramic views of Machu Picchu, this mountain provides the best vantage point. Meaning “young mountain” in Quechua, Huayna Picchu reaches 2,667 meters high, making it over 200 meters taller than the “old mountain”, Machu Picchu. Though the climb up does not require any technical skills, the 1000-foot ascent is quite steep.

Best way to visit Machu Picchu

A) Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

Tre most popular way to visit Machu Picchu is embarking on a scenic journey by train along the bank of the Urubamba River. Passing through the Sacred Valley and small isolated villages with spectacular vistas of Peru´s Andes and snow-capped mountains before arriving at Machu Picchu village and at a more leisurely fashion – compared to those choosing to hike to Machu Picchu. For visiting the phenomenal icon of Peru “Machu Picchu” high above.

B) Tour to Machu Picchu on Foot – Hiking the Inca Trail

The most popular hiking trail in South America – perhaps the world. Is the high-altitude Inca Trail to Machu Picchu nearly 14,000 feet with an amazing view through the cloud forest toward the Sun Gate to arrive to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Also, we offer Alternative Inca Trails “Off the Beaten Path” to Machu Picchu with a unique experience. All travelers must acclimatize before starting the trek in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Explore one of the most legendary Inca roads that link the city of Cusco with the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail. Of course, there are plenty of other trail options but all will lead you through beautiful landscapes and ancient ruins.

At the Puerta del Sol the clouds and fog begin to dissipate to uncover the citadel; this experience, and all of majestic Machu Picchu, is a priceless encounter. Located at 7,972 feet above sea level (2,430 meters), the citadel is actually at a lower altitude than the city of Cusco (11,152 feet)

On our Machu Picchu private tours and trips, we´ll visit Cusco and explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and catch the train to Machu Picchu village located along the Urubamba river bank. For the adventurous, hiking the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu- is one of Peru´s most famous trek and South America – perhaps the world. You can discover Machu Picchu for yourself with Peru Spirit Adventure. Contact us to start planning your trip to the Lost City of the Incas “Machu Picchu”. We are an expert local company based in Cusco for helping to design the perfect tour by train, on foot – Hiking the Inca Trail or Alternative Inca Trail Off the Beaten Path. “Machu Picchu tours”