Machu Picchu
Americas • Peru

Machu Picchu

Lost city of the Incas

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The essence

A quiet introduction

Machu Picchu emerges from the clouds like a dream—stone temples perched impossibly between jungle-clad peaks, where condors soar and the Incas' engineering genius still astounds. This sacred citadel remains one of humanity's most magnificent achievements.

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Machu Picchu gallery
Machu Picchu gallery
Machu Picchu gallery
Where to stay

Accommodation

Cusco and the Sacred Valley offer accommodations steeped in history.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Mountain Lodge • From $1,200
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Only hotel at Machu Picchu entrance.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Eco Lodge • From $600
Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Cloud forest retreat in Aguas Calientes.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Historic Hotel • From $500
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Former convent in Cusco.
What to do

Experiences

The journey to Machu Picchu is as magical as the destination.

Private Citadel Tour
4 hours
Private Citadel Tour
Expert archaeologist reveals Incan secrets.
Hiram Bingham Train
4 hours
Hiram Bingham Train
Luxury rail journey through Sacred Valley.
Huayna Picchu Climb
3 hours
Huayna Picchu Climb
Ascend the peak overlooking the citadel.
Sacred Valley Tour
Full day
Sacred Valley Tour
Ollantaytambo, salt mines, and weavers.
Dining

Where to eat

Peruvian cuisine is among the world's most exciting and diverse.

MIL
Altitude
MIL
Virgilio Martínez's Sacred Valley restaurant.
MAP Café
Contemporary Peruvian
MAP Café
Glass-box restaurant in Cusco museum.
Chicha
Regional
Chicha
Gastón Acurio's tribute to Cusco.
Wellness

Restore & renew

Andean wellness draws on ancient healing traditions.

Coca Leaf Ceremony
Coca Leaf Ceremony
Traditional blessing for mountain journeys.
Hot Springs
Hot Springs
Natural thermal baths at Aguas Calientes.
Seasonal

Offers

Practical

Getting here

Flights
Fly to Cusco (CUZ), train to Aguas Calientes.
Transfers
Hiram Bingham or Vistadome train.
Best time
April-October (dry season).
Visa
Visa-free for many nationalities up to 183 days.
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