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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

Traveller Advice on Machu Picchu

12 Hotels & Accommodations

12 Things to Do

3 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
68°F 20°C
44°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
Jan
65°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
Feb
64°F 17°C
45°F 7°C
Mar
65°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
Apr
65°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Friday
13 Nov
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C

Reviews you can trust

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

9 Nov 2009

My friend and I (two single gals in our 30s) traveled to Peru in October 2009 and as a HUGE birthday splurge, we decided to stay two nights at the Sanctuary Lodge. We'd read reviews saying that the...more

Inkaterra Machu Picchu

8 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Inkaterra is the most expensive hotel in Aguas Calientes (save the lodge at Machu Picchu), and that's saying a lot. Hotel prices in Aguas Calientes are quite high, even higher than a comparable...more

Hatuchay Tower

8 Nov 2009

Good location, spacious room and bathroom, nice staff, good breakfast and restaurant. Would stay there again. more

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