Machu Picchu is located at 2,430m (8,000 ft) in the Andes mountains of Peru and is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas." It is a UNESCO Heritage site and as a symbol of the Inca Empire, it is one of the spectacular sets of ruins in the world.
My son and I traveled to Peru in 2006 and discovered the Amazon Jungle's lush canopy, the llama-filled plains of the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the sacred land of the Incas. I will never forget floating down the Amazon River and that first glimpse of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas in the Andes. This adventure will never be forgotten. I have tried to create the highlights, sights, and sounds of this trip for you.