Machu Picchu : info and guided tour

Overview of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is the famous Inca citadel perched in the Peruvian Andes, above Aguas Calientes, in southern Peru. This archaeological site sits on a narrow ridge between mountains and cloud forest, giving it a spectacular setting. It attracts visitors for its terraces, stone temples and remarkable state of preservation.

Built by the Incas, the site showcases their mastery of stone architecture, with blocks fitted precisely together without mortar. You can see ceremonial areas, residential sectors and agricultural terraces adapted to the slope. The whole complex reveals an urban layout designed to take advantage of the Andean terrain and climate.

Machu Picchu has become world-famous for the quality of its remains and for the mystery that long surrounded its history. Among the iconic highlights to see are the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, the Intihuatana and the terraces that structure the site. Each viewpoint shows the scale of the work carried out by Inca builders.

Discover Aguas Calientes with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand Machu Picchu by explaining its constructions, layout and role in the Inca world. With clear insights, the visit becomes easier to follow and helps connect the different areas of the site with its history and the setting around Aguas Calientes.