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Visiting Machu Picchu, Peru


In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak", which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former centre of worship... more » In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak", which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former centre of worship and royal retreat sprawl across the landscape, an awesome display of staircases, carved tombs and sacred temples. Natural beauty abounds in the tropical forest setting in the eastern Andes. Get to the "Lost City" via train from Cuzco, or take a multi-day hiking trail if you're feeling adventurous. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
64°F 17°C
33°F 0°C
Aug
65°F 18°C
36°F 2°C
Sep
67°F 19°C
40°F 4°C
Oct
67°F 19°C
43°F 6°C
Nov
68°F 20°C
44°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
Extended Forecast
Saturday
4 Jul
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
Sunday
5 Jul
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Monday
6 Jul
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C

Traveller Reviews

SUMAQ Machu Picchu Hotel

5 of 5 stars
bay area, california
1 Jul 2009

We stayed at Sumaq for two nights and we could not be happier with our stay! A great alternative to the overly priced Sanctuary Lodge. We booked a room and meal plan that allowed two meals at the...more

Inkaterra Machu Picchu

5 of 5 stars
Folsom, California
30 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

In order to spend more time at Machu Picchu and give us the opportunity to see the famed sunrise above the Andes... my wife and I decided to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes at the Inkaterra. This...more

Huayna Picchu

26 Jun 2009

We were lucky enough to have a day and a half at Machu Picchu - we did the main ruins on the first day with our guide which was brillant and then got up at 4 am the following morning to climb Huayna...more

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