Things to do in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

March 19, 2022 Merry Kessler

It's no wonder Machu Picchu is Peru's most-visited site. Dating to the mid-1400s, it's a marvel of mortar-free limestone architecture perched on a high plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle. Get there via train from Cusco or, if you're not faint-hearted, make the trip on foot via a multi-day hiking trail—you'll travel through deep Andean gullies and enjoy stunning views.
Restaurants in Machu Picchu

1. Rocas Sagradas

pasaje Ayar uchu nro.100 Costado Hotel Tierra Viva, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu 08691 Peru +51 973 184 063 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Rocas Sagradas

contamos con 2 Rocas Sagradas que fueron adoradas por los antepasados de Machupicchu. ambas rocas se encontraron a orillas del río Aguas Calientes y en la actualidad se exhiben en el Restaurante Ambassador House o Restaurant Las Rocas Sagradas de Machupicchu, el propietario Moisés Bendezú es el encargado de explicar las diferentes experiencias mágicas experimentadas con las Rocas Sagradas

2. Intihuatana Stone

on the left bank of the Urubamba river, Machu Picchu Peru
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4.5 based on 444 reviews

Intihuatana Stone

Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States

Get a knowledgeable guide! It is just so easy to get lost in the stonework and miss the context and details of Machu Picchu. Easy to walk by, but our guide stopped us to explain each and every nook and cranny of Machu Picchu. Consider this is a once in a lifetime experience.

3. Intipuncu

Machu Picchu Peru
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4.5 based on 1,132 reviews

Intipuncu

Reviewed By Am_et_Mat - Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Forget the time slot for the Huayna Picchu or the Machu Picchu mountains and go to the Sun Gate aka Intipuncu. The path is easy, the views are just amazing and you can start visiting Machu Picchu by doing it. Ok, you may find the path crowded ... Machu Picchu is popular so take your time, take some breaks, hydrate & most of it enjoy the place!!

4. Llaqtapata

Machu Picchu Peru http://www.mapitrek.com
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Llaqtapata

Ancient Inca village.

Reviewed By jgemza - Whitesboro, United States

Wonder of the world made centuries ago. It is hard to believe the Incas could buid such a fine structure that lasted over the years. The views were amazing just before the rain, visited during the rainy season. One must be in good physical condition to see all the sites, but is was worth it. A gem in Preu.

5. Roca Sagrada

Machu Picchu Peru
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Roca Sagrada

Reviewed By 855BruceH - Brisbane, Australia

The Sacred Rock with its 3 meters of height marks the north-most point inside Machu Picchu. Perhaps the most significant fact: This area is the portal towards Wayna Picchu, a mountain the Inca probably revered at this site, thinking it contained one of the higher spirits.

6. Caos Granitico

Machu Picchu Peru
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Caos Granitico

7. Templo Del Triunfo

Wueda en Cusco No en Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
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Templo Del Triunfo

8. Runkuracay

Machu Picchu Peru
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Runkuracay

9. Inca Bridge

Machu Picchu Peru 222729 http://www.mapitravel.com
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Inca Bridge

Reviewed By iriegirlb4 - South of the Border, United States

Gosh I don’t understand the negative reviews. This is a spectacular hike, a once in a lifetime! You hike part of the world famous Inca Trail and walk on a path built by Incas. They would send their people with their local goods to the bridge where they would trade their goods for other’s good. The first part is steep and will provide some good cardio and the rest is mostly flat with INCREDIBLE views. Solid granite mountains and views to the river. We saw every age group and it wasn’t crowded but we are here in the rainy season. Two days here and it rained for five minutes. Blessed.

10. Serpost

AV. Imperio DE Los Incas N# 509, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru +51 84 400503 http://clientes.serpost.com.pe/prj_tracking/redOficinas.aspx
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Serpost

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