Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres above sea level. Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru, South America. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as the “City of the Incas”, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of Inca civilization.
I can’t wait to see this for myself in June!
This is the first time I see the place in context of the huge mountains around. Thank you! Very impressing ; )
Weird – i watched the documentary about it’s discovery only the other day! Such wonderful photogpaphs.
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It’s wonderful place, especially for one who likes ancient culture.
Your photos are stunning, and special in one point: there is no people. Very good works!
I missed my trip to last month to this area because of visa problem… but I’m trying to get there next time.
Great shots. I’ve just started going through a few of your recent posts. Looks like you’ve been everywhere. If the rest are as good as this, you’ve got a new viewer/reader.
Later…
Wow, amazing indeed!
This is totally one of my top places to visit! I’ve been totally obsessed with Machu Picchu ever since I took a South American Geography class
Great post. I visited there in 2011. It is out of this world.
There just aren’t words for this. Breathtaking and amazing!
Beautiful snaps. Justifies their subject!
Great shots!
Amazing photos and a great post! I’m making my way there soon!
Great photos!
amazing post
Thx
I’ve always wanted to visit Machu Picchu; I had no idea it was so large or so well preserved. Thank you for the virtual visit through your lovely pictures. I especially like the 4th from the bottom, with the clouds in the mountains – really adds to the mood of the place. (And thank you for stopping by my blog today, too.)
I’ve seen photos of Machu Picchu before but none so stunning and complete as yours ! wow!.
the view just have to be breath taking from there.
It has always been a dream of mine to travel to Macchu Picchu. Thanks for sharing these wonderful glimpses of such an amazing place.
one of my biggest dream…
Incredible – I can’t wait to see this in person one day! Fantastic photos!!
I’VE BEEN OBSESSED WITH MACHU PICCHU SINCE I WAS TEN AND NOW I AM THIRTEEN OMG YOU DID A GREAT JOB THIS PICTURE IS AMAZING.
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