Watchman's Tower, Machu Picchu, Peru
Winding Road to Machu Picchu, Peru
House Foundations, Machu Picchu, Peru
Clouds Approaching, Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Through Clouds, Peru
Sun Temple, Machu Picchu, Peru
Train, Cuzco, Peru
Ancient Ruins, Machu Picchu, Peru
Raining, Machu Picchu, Peru
Tourist Taking In the View, Machu Picchu, Peru
Rooftops, Cuzco, Peru
Stone Quarry, Machu Picchu, Peru
Turndown Service, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Water, Machu Picchu, Peru
Inside the Train, En Route, Peru
Perurail, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Snakes in Alcohol, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Shopping, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Alpaca, Machu Picchu, Peru
Agriculture Fields, Machu Picchu, Peru
Water Irrigation System, Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu
One of the most amazing places in the world is Machu Picchu. How the Incas constructed this whole complex on top of a mountain with primitive tools is mind-boggling.
Hiram Bingham is known to have “discovered” Machu Picchu. Apparently, Hiram paid 3 soles (about $1 USD) to a local farmer to lead him to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Talk about a bargain.
Aguas Calientes is the small town at the base of Machu Picchu. It is said that 90% of the town’s population at any given time are tourists. Everything is geared towards tourism: the stores, restaurants, internet places, and hotels along the train track.
Published 31 August 06 · Up Next: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador · Previously: Cuzco, Peru
