Located at the height of 2430 meters, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful and famous architectural sites in the world. The gorgeous landscape is situated amid 35,000 hectares of mountains and lush greenery. As the entire area is part of the UNESCO world heritage site, Machu Picchu witnesses many tourists from different parts of the world. As the mesmerizingly beautiful Peruvian Andes surrounds the historic sanctuary, the scenic beauty surrounding the Machu Picchu is breathtakingly beautiful. The entire location is covered under a protected area. Machu Picchu is an amalgamation of 200 different structures that were built by the Incan rulers. Not until 1911, the beautiful and historically significant site was opened to the general public.
Mysteries always surround the structures of Machu Picchu as nobody knows how they were created in the 15th century. The unique fact about the stone blocks of Machu Picchu is that all of them blend perfectly with their natural surroundings. Inca Civilization can be witnessed to its fullest glory in the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Still, now, scientists have not figured out the sophisticated technologies used by the Incas in the creation of Machu Picchu. Management Unit of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is responsible for maintaining the pride of Peru. The entire area surrounding the archeological site is also home to the endangered Andean Bear. As the Urubamba river is located quite close to the site, it is covered under protected areas.
By Public Transportation: You will have to take a public bus from Cusco to first travel to Ollantaytambo, and from there you will have to take a train to go to Machu Picchu if you want to travel by public transport
The bus ride would cost you 55 Sol approximately
The train ride would cost you 235 Sol approximately
It would take you 4 hours approximately to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco
The distance between the two places is 432 Kilometres
Morning Shift:
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Shift:
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
166 Sol approximately
Time you can spend
4 to 5 hours
Weather
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