Friday 18 February 2011

machu picchu

Machu Picchu (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmatʃu ˈpitʃu], Quechua: Machu Pikchu [ˈmɑtʃu ˈpixtʃu], "Old Peak") is a pre-Columbian15th-century Inca site located 2430 metres (7970 ft) above sea level. Machu Picchu is...

Picture of Machu Picchu, Peru
Picture of Machu Picchu, Peru

Photo: Machu Picchu
Photo: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Las Ruinas de Machu Picchu
Las Ruinas de Machu Picchu

Intihuatana stone, Machu Pichu
Intihuatana stone, Machu Pichu

Famous Machu Picchu Ruins
Famous Machu Picchu Ruins

The Central Plaza of Machu Picchu is surrounded by roofless stone structures and steep terraces, with a lovely view of Huayna Picchu. The plaza is the green island amid the Inca stone buildings that make up Machu Picchu,...
Machu Picchu: Majestic Wonder in Peru | Gastronomía Mar del Sur

Although Machu Picchu is obviously a huge tourist attraction, there are limited ways to arrive at the archaeological site. Some people choose to hike for four or five days to get there, usually via the Classic Inca Trail or the Salkantay alternative.
machu picchu

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