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Machu Picchu, Peru Overview

In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak," which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former center of worship... more » In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak," which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former center of worship and royal retreat sprawl across the landscape, an awesome display of staircases, carved tombs and sacred temples. Natural beauty abounds in the tropical forest setting in the eastern Andes. Access to the "Lost City" is available via train from Cuzco or a multi-day hiking trail if you're feeling adventurous. « less
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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

5 of 5 stars
Arlington, Virginia
Aug 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Arriving to the Sanctuary Lodge after 4 days of hiking the Inca Trail is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. We arrived at 7am on a Sunday after hiking the last leg of the Inca...more

Machu Picchu

4 of 5 stars
michigan
Aug 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family added the "Machu Picchu Extension" onto the Amazon Voyage through International Expeditions (refer to www.ietravel.com web site) during early August 2008. Also refer to our review of the...more

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

5 of 5 stars
Vancouver
Aug 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

When I started to organize my trip to Peru I had not heard of the Sanctuary Lodge. It was one of the highlights of our trip. The amazing proximity to Macchu Picchu meant we didn't have to rush for the...more

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