Machu Picchu
One of the world’s most famous sites, and deservedly so. This ancient Inca city, towering high in the Andes mountain range in Peru, is one of the most photographed and celebrated historical (and natural) phenomena in all of South America.
Interior of an Inca Building at Machu Picchu
Macchu Picchu provides incredible panoramic views of the surrounds and they’re best appreciated by a trek up to the mountain top of Huayana Picchu, to fully appreciate the achievement of creating such a phenomenal landmark.
A huge drawback for many is the increasing costs of travel in Peru (airfare, hotels, restaurants) as it struggles to shed it’s Third World status and become a First World tourist destination. If you can handle a few hours of walking, there is one way to do Machu Picchu on a budget: Cheapest Way to Visit Machu Picchu.