Machu Picchu Travel Information

Machu Picchu History

The citadel of Machu Picchu has had several periods of occupation. Taken from the chronicles, the construction style and ceramics found has deducted the following: Initial Period: 1300 AD Classic Period: 1400 AD Imperial Period: 1533 AD Transition Period: 1533-1572 AD Read more about Machu Picchu History: The Story of Machu Picchu Rediscovery  Machu […]

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Machu Picchu Travel Information

LOCATION The Machupicchu archaeological complex is located in the department of Cusco, in the Urubamba province and district of Machupicchu. It is perched on the eastern slopes of the Vilcanota mountain range, a chain of mountains curtailed by the Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers. At latitude 13º7′ South and longitude 72035′ […]

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