Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Travel Guide
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The world did not become aware of Machu Picchu's existence until 1911, when Yale university historian Hiram Bingham (1875-1956) announced that he had "discovered" the site. "Rediscovered" is a more accurate term; area residents knew of Machu Picchu's existence all along. This "lost city of the Inca" was missed by the ravaging conquistadors and survived untouched until the beginning of the 20th century.
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Hotels
There is only one hotel at Machu Picchu itself and that is the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. It will cost you to stay there no doubt, as it's an exclusive...read more
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Restaurants
The town of Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu has numerous restaurants, each offering its own take on traveler-tested and approved plates like pizza, Mexican...read more
Things To Do in Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
- $1299 -- Peru Land-Only Trip w/Machu Picchu & Valley Tours Outdoor Travel Adventures
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Experiences
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Discover Ancient Kingdoms: Hiram Bingham "discovered" Machu Picchu in 1911. Your first glimpse of the fabled city will be your own discovery... Read more
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Trip Ideas
This year marks the hundredth anniversary of Machu Picchu's "discovery" by Yale University historia ... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
The Inca Trail is one of the world’s signature outdoor excursions.... Read more
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We recently returned from a fantastic trip to Northern Peru and the Amazon, organized by Nina Fogelman at Ancient Summit (www.ancientsummit.com). We had travelled with Ancient Summit to the usual highlights Read more
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