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Visiting Machu Picchu? Read These Travel Tips

If you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu , here are some valuable tips to ensure you have an exceptional experience. You do not need to worry excessively about the logistics, as visiting Machu Picchu is quite straightforward, and its location in the heart of the Andes is surprisingly accessible. We managed to organize our Machu Picchu Tours successfully just a few days before we arrived. It was a fortunate coincidence that we had a five-day gap between our travels from Ecuador to Mexico. Opting for the most budget-friendly flight option with a layover in Peru, we booked our tickets to Cusco, the historic Incan capital and the main gateway to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is renowned for being one of the world's most awe-inspiring ancient ruins, and witnessing the iconic Incan citadel in person is a dream come true. We consider ourselves fortunate to be among the relatively few people worldwide who have had the opportunity to visit this extraordinary site. While it is a popular

Cusco Peru: Discover The Best Things To Do

Cusco Peru is one of the most historic places in Latin America. The city was the center and the economic and spiritual center of the Inca Empire for many centuries and therefore today has a considerable number of highly interesting archaeological sites. The influences of the culture of the Quechua Indians are still palpable in many places and make Cusco a highlight not only for travelers interested in culture and history. In the 13th century, the Incas made Cusco their capital and the city remained central until the Spanish invasion of 1535, led by Francisco Pizzaro , finally overthrew the civilization of that time. After their victory, the Spanish conquistadores destroyed most of Cusco and the city suddenly lost its immense importance. It wasn't until the 20th century that the world took notice of the small town in the Andes again. In 1911, the nearby Machu Picchu was rediscovered in the cloud forests and thus Cusco developed into the central starting point for researchers and