High in the Andes
Machu Picchu sits 2,430 meters above sea level in Peru, surrounded by lush green mountains and misty clouds.
A 15th Century Marvel
It was built in the 1400s by the Inca emperor Pachacuti and served as a royal estate or sacred site.
Advanced Inca Engineering
The Incas built terraces, drainage systems, and earthquake-resistant structures without modern tools.
Hidden from the World
After the fall of the Inca Empire, the city was abandoned and remained unknown to the outside world for centuries.
The Great Rediscovery
In 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham introduced Machu Picchu to the world.
World Heritage Site
Today, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
A Timeless Wonder
Machu Picchu remains one of the most breathtaking and mysterious places on Earth.