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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a hidden Incas citadel in the Sacred Valley near Cusco Peru. It is a scenic Inca ruin with profile of Huayna Picchu Mountain in its background. Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham is now one of the 7 World Wonders and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Cusco
Starting point for trips to Machu Picchu is city of Cusco. Due to Cusco altitude (3300 m), it is a good idea to take at least one or two rest days for acclimatization. You can spend these days sightseeing city of Cusco and also organizing your trip to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Tours
Travel with Agency
Tours to Machu Picchu by agency, can be organized also from Lima and Aguas Callentes. But the best option is to organize a tour from Cusco as majority of tour agencies that offer this popular tourist destination can be found there. Visiting Machu Picchu with agency is a comfortable way of doing whole trip. You don't have to worry about logistics, plus you get a thorough explanation of Machu Picchu history on the site.
Travel on your own
For individual travelers and backpackers it is very easy to reach Machu Picchu on their own. There are few options how to reach Machu Picchu. Plan in advance if you want to travel in months of July and August, as they tend to be very crowded. Especially Inca Trail can be over booked in this period. Take with you a travel guide book like Lonely Planet Peru