Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a well-preserved pre-Columbian Inca town high up in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Literally meaning "old peak" in the Quechua language, Machu Picchu is often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas". This awe-inspiring ancient city was never discovered by the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

As the most significant archeological site in South America, Machu Picchu, with its unique location and mythical origin, is a major tourist draw as the very symbol of the Inca empire.

In 1983, Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the few sites that has been recognized worldwide for its natural and cultural heritage.