and Wrecks: A version of this story was originally published in 2022 and has been updated for 2025. This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 13 Amazing Facts About Machu Picchu.

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 the granddaddy of archeological sites ... All trekkers must go with an organized group or guide; Llama Path and Alpaca Expeditions are popular, reputable options.