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Machu Picchu and History

Machu Picchu (name from the Quechua language meaning Machu Pikchu “Old Mountain”) is the designation given to this renowned Inca Andean village, built mainly in stone in the mid-fifteenth century and serves as a union between the mountains of...

The Discovery of Machu Picchu

Intiwatana Hill and terraces west of the Sacred Plaza On the left are the precipices that defended Machu Picchu from the aggressions. In the first place, a group of terraces where the old inhabitants planted their crops. Base camp...

Machu Picchu Seventh Wonder of the World

Ten years ago, on July 7, 2007, Peru was partying. Machu Picchu, one of the most visited places in the country by Peruvian and foreign tourists, became one of the Seven New Wonders of the Modern World. Why is...

The Museums of Cusco

Museum of Pre-Columbian Art Location: Plazoleta Nazarenas, one block from the Plaza de Armas. Casa Cabrera, in this extraordinary historical monument, synthesizes the history of urban architecture in the imperial city, from the segments of the Inca wall that...

¿What to do in Cusco?

The city of Cusco In the city you can visit the Main Square of Cusco, which is located in the historic center and where you can see the architectural style of the colonial era. You can also visit the...