Macchu Picchu Peru Travel

Cusco The heart of the Incan Empire and gateway to the nearby Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Cusco was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Its many markets and colonial architecture will take your breath away as you acclimatise for your journey to Machu Picchu. The cobble-stoned streets are dotted with ancient Incan buildings, as well as Baroque structures from the colonial period like the Grand Cathedral. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes, restaurants and bars for all tastes.

Machu Picchu Known as the 'Lost City of the Incas' after its rediscovery in 1911, Machu Picchu or 'Old Peak' in the Quechua language, is located high on a mountain top. The fabled Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular trekking routes today. Surrounded by agricultural terraces, Machu Picchu may have been used as a secret ceremonial city, with palaces, temples and some 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation. Seeing the sunrise over these cloud shrouded ruins is an unforgettable experience.

Lake Titicaca The highest navigable lake in the world is located in the high plains between Peru & Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is a sacred place for the Inca civilization, as according to the Incan mythology, this was where the world was created, when the god Viracocha came out of the lake and created the sun, the stars and the first people. Travel to the fascinating reed island communities of the Uros Indians and discover the villagers' traditional cultures, illustrated in their local artisans' handiwork and way of life.