There are a handful of spots in the world that have earned the must-see-before-you-die stamp and Machu Picchu, Peru’s ‘Lost City of the Incas’, is one of them.
While it’s a travel brochure favourite, a sight that you’ve seen countless times on TV, the moment you catch sight of it after a long trek getting there, you’ll be left quite literally breathless.
It’s the magical end to the Inca Trail, South America’s most famous trek, which is an unforgettable journey even if it wasn’t topped off with cherry on the cake Machu Picchu.
Sitting proudly on the eastern slopes of the Andes, the mind-boggling flora, fauna and forestland of the Amazon basin form the breathtaking backdrop to the intricate maze of stonework, terraces and stairways of the 15th century site, which archaeologists believe was cut from natural rock escarpments.
As the last stronghold of the Incas, the site is one of the most important cultural sites on the continent. If you’re planning a trip to Peru, a Machu Picchu tour deserves top spot on the tick list of stuff to see.
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