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Machu Picchu | The Lost City of the Sky! A Must-See Destination in Your Lifetime

🌤️Machu Picchu | The Lost City of the Sky! A Must-See Destination in Your Lifetime Finally checked in at the long-awaited Machu Picchu. This lost Inca city is truly breathtakingly beautiful.🥹 Travel guide recommendations, save this post! Absolutely no regrets! 📍Location: About 75 km northwest of Cusco, Peru Altitude 2,430 meters, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland 🌟Historical Background: Built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century Abandoned after the Spanish invasion in the 16th century Rediscovered by American explorers in 1911 Listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983 🚗Transportation: 1⃣️Cusco - Aguas Calientes: 4-hour train ride Recommend Perurail's Vistadome carriage Stunning scenery along the way, ticket price around $100 2⃣️Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu: 30-minute bus ride Ticket price $24 round trip 🎫Tickets: Machu Picchu: 152 soles Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 200 soles Recommend booking in advance on the official website 💡Must-See Highlights: 1⃣️Exquisite stonework No adhesive used, stones fit perfectly 2⃣️Mysterious sun worship Buildings such as the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and the Temple of the Sun Showcasing the Incas' reverence for the sun 3⃣️Amazing water system Terraced irrigation system still in operation today Demonstrates the Incas' ingenuity 🍜Food Recommendations: 1⃣️Indio Feliz The most popular restaurant in Aguas Calientes Average price $30, authentic Peruvian cuisine 2⃣️Tree House A popular restaurant with a fantastic ambiance Average price $25, alpaca meat recommended 3⃣️Mapacho Craft Beer Craft beer bar, perfect for a drink Average price $15, great atmosphere 📸Photography Tips: 1⃣️Recommended to enter the park at 6am for fewer crowds and better lighting 2⃣️Wear bright clothes for better photos 3⃣️Inti Punku is the best photo spot ⚠️Important Notes: 1⃣️If you experience severe altitude sickness, remember to bring medication 2⃣️Remember to bring sunscreen and rain gear
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Posted: Mar 3, 2025
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