This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 13 Amazing Facts About Machu Picchu. Alternately defined as a sanctuary and a citadel, Machu Picchu was constructed sometime in the mid ...

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably would never have been discovered without the help of a kid just like them. You see, after two years ...

Machu Picchu is formed of buildings, plazas, and platforms connected by narrow lanes or paths. One sector is cordoned off to itself by walls, ditches, and, perhaps, a moat—built, writes ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites. Set in the Andes Mountains, the site was once an estate for the Inca emperor, as well as a place of worship and education. When the Spanish ...

Machu Picchu is a dream destination for many, but the journey, which requires a flight to Lima and another to Cusco to reach the ancient city and takes up to 15 hours from the UK, might seem less ...

Inca mastery of landscape and environment is epitomised at Machu Picchu, their most famous ruin. Many archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was a summer retreat for the emperor and his family.

Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and most impressive Incan cities of its time. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ...

In this case, it’s witnessing Machu Picchu up close and other scenic highlights, including the Dead Woman’s Pass. At 13,828 feet, it’s the highest point on the trail. Once there, it offers ...