For centuries, the inca city of machu picchu was lost in the jungle. then, in 1911, the american explorer, hiram bingham, discovered the ruins af the city. it is one of the most extraordinary places in the world. the city ruins, the inca bridge, the mountain views and the beautiful river valley below are all absolutely breathtaking.
today it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. many people choose to follow the inca trail, a centuriesold path of 43 km that takes three or four day on foot. others take the train and then a bus for the last part of the journey.