I visited Machu Picchu a couple years ago but I will never forget my memories. The day I visited it was lightly raining, cloudy and the tourists were out. But nothing was going to diminish my visit. It is a breath-taking sight, a "lost city in the clouds." The architechture, the location, the journey there, the history. It truly is... more

If you can take the altitude and the climbing it is well worth the trip to see this fascinating site. more

I went years ago and it was stunning! This is one of the sights to see before you die! I don't know how it is now but we I went, you could walk all over and take all the pictures you wanted. It's a must go!!!!!!!!!! more

Amazing trip. Most important thing to bring....camera with extra memory cards. Breathtaking views with every step on the Inca Trail and at the ruins. more

What a wonderful experience visiting Machu Picchu. It rained all night and then cleared up for our drive up and the day exploring. The clouds made it all the more mysterious and alluring. We went early in the morning with our 8 month old daughter and there were a few people but it was still enjoyable. If you can make... more

Even though we hiked the Lares Trek to get to Machu Picchu (or really Aguas Calientes) we wanted to complete the journey by walking up to MP. We left our hostel at 3:34 am with headlamps on and walked up all the steps to MP - it was great! Yes, it was hard work, but it was fun being with... more

Hi Just returned from Peru - SEPT 20TH 09 Please remember to use insect spray and wear long sleeves and trousers when visisting MC during the day. Our group was bitten to bits and itched badly for the rest of the holiday after being bitten as soon as we arrived during the early afternoon. NO-ONE EXPECTED TO BE BITTEN DURING... more

On my vacations to Peru , Diana with Peru Vacation tours recommended to take the train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu because that was one of the best tours in Peru. And she was right on , the scenery on the way Machu Picchu was great and Machu Picchu was even better. A really amazing place up high in... more

This is just one of the many ruins I've seen all over Central America. Let me just say that this is a place that cannot be described with words and cannot be understood through pictures! Nothing I've ever seen in my lifetime can even come close to being as awe inspiring as Machu Picchu! You must see it to believe... more