Machu Picchu: Where Is It Located? Explore Its Historical Significance in Peru
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel in southern Peru. It sits on a mountain ridge in the Eastern Cordillera at 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above sea level. The site is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Cuzco, in the Sacred Valley, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical … Read more