Machu Picchu, Peru

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Rank : 9.4 (average on 11 votes)

Coordinates : -13.163664, -72.546136 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Mystical archaeological site that can offer unique photographic opportunities. Machu Picchu is surrounded by mountains in a lush, green vegetation, you can photograph it up close or climbing the surrounding peaks (better Serro Machu Picchu). They are often present llamas, alpacas, eagles and other animals typical of the area. On a day the weather can change a thousand times giving you the chance to take pictures and look completely different site with ever new light.

Recommended equipment : I would say full protective gear, wide angle for landscapes and paintings for the local wildlife.

Best months : Dry season which corresponds to our summer (July August September) and then their Winter.

How to get there : It starts from Cuzco with trekking on foot or by train to Aguas Calientes, from here you can go on foot or by bus. Reach the site on foot is a challenge and a great satisfaction, but the only advice to people trained, otherwise you may get tired and do not enjoy the day.

Visits : The entrance to the site is controlled and limited access, you need to get your tickets before. Book a few weeks in advance if you want to go up to the mountains (Pico Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain), and several months before if we want to follow the famous Inca Trail. The site opens early in the morning to allow you to watch the sunrise.

Notes : The site is located above 2000 meters so equipped for it. Are frequent sudden changes of weather, in particular rainfall.

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Sunrise: 05:56, Sunset: 17:42

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