Machu Picchu (from quechua language machu, old, and Picchu Mountain, "old mountain") is the contemporary name given to a llaqta (Ancient Inca village) built mainly of stone in the middle of the fifteenth century in the rocky outcrop joining the mountain Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu on the eastern slopes of the central Andes. Machu Picchu is located 2400 meters above sea level (latitude 13 º 7 'S, Longitude 72 º 35' W).
Machu Picchu is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering.
On July 7th, 2007 Machu Picchu was voted as one of the New Wonders of the World in a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal
In this section, APU Tours presents its exclusive gallery of photos from the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu in the begining of 20th Century
Machu Picchu Nowadays
Machu Picchu Square
Machu Picchu from Waynapicchu
Machu Picchu from Putucusi
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