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So we get this question plenty of times a day from our incoming travelers, what is the elevation of Machu Picchu? The elevation of Machu Picchu is 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. That’s just the Basic Sanctuary though, the elevation in Machu Picchu mountain and... Continue Reading

These 22 Machu Picchu facts are basic pieces of information every traveler needs to discover before taking a trip to the stone city. Let’s go over some mysterious details that go as far back as its initial construction to the more recent events happening in Machu Picchu.... Continue Reading

What are some of the activities in Cusco? What can you do? walk around? Take time out to relax? We have many clients asking this same question. Continue Reading

There are three different trains to Machu Picchu of which two are availabe to tourists. Let's go over the various trains along with pricing and details. Continue Reading

There is a lot of chatter about the Inca city. Most of the conversation always references the hikes to Machu Picchu but many want to know why is Machu Picchu important in the first place?  So Why is Machu Picchu important? Because it is an ancient Inca city rediscovered in... Continue Reading

The Temple of the Moon located in the Machu Picchu complex has always been considered one of the more mysterious temples within the Inca city. This is because it is actually located below the Huayna Picchu peak. This Moon temple bears no relation to the moon goddess Mama Quilla... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of The Condor is one of the most iconic temples located within the Inca city.  The Inca took this natural formation that is part of the mountain and managed to condition this “living rock” to resemble the open wings of a giant Andean... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Inca citadel. The temple was constructed above the cave of the royal tomb on a naturally occurring formation made from granite rock. One key distinction about the Temple of the Sun is that it is... Continue Reading

Among the many places to see in Machu Picchu, one of the most important is the temple of the three windows which are present near the Machu Picchu main square. The temple of the three windows has always been a source of conversation as to what the purpose and origins are. Along... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu mirrors were originally seen by Hiram Bingham on his second visit through Machu Picchu back in the year 1912, this was a more extensive excursion so there were a few new items he had not seen the first time. When he finally came upon them he saw two bowl-shaped... Continue Reading