machu picchu
states: [peru]
category: mixed
year: 1983
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -13.1166666700, -72.5833333300
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 274
world heritage site: 274
Machu Picchu, a World Heritage site in Peru, is a remarkably preserved 15th-century Inca city nestled high in the Andes Mountains. Built with precise stonework, it features terraces, plazas, and residential structures that showcase advanced engineering and architectural skill. Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it offers insights into Inca civilization and attracts visitors worldwide for its historical significance and stunning scenery.
