ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsMachu Picchu
Peru
10:30 AM Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu we will pass a checkpoint where your guides will provide you with your entrance tickets, then follow your guide along the main roads to see the admirable ancient Inca engineering. You will be guided for 3 hours (approx.) by your expert guide, who will explain all the history, culture and designs of the entire sanctuary of Machu Picchu. You will get to know closely the most outstanding places of Machu Picchu, such as the sacred sundial, the Royal Quarters, the main square and the Temple of the Three Windows, among others. After your guided tour of Machu Picchu's most important sites, you will have free time to explore and enjoy this wonder of the world completely on your own. After the unique experience of visiting Machu Picchu we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the sanctuary in the clouds. I am delighted to be your guide through one of the most enigmatic and brilliant architectural achievements in human history, the legendary Inca citadel known as Llaqta, or more commonly…
Listen in the app2The Agricultural Terraces and Guardian's House
Welcome to the uppermost agricultural sector of the sanctuary. As you stand here near the humble stone structure known as the Guardian's House, you are treated to the most iconic and sweeping panorama of the entire ancient city. …
Listen in the app3The City Gate and the Main Square
As we cross the threshold from the agricultural zone into the dense urban sector, we arrive at the formal entrance of the city. Notice the intricate design of the stone gateway before you. …
Listen in the app4The King's Group and the Sacred Fountains
Leaving the open expanse of the Main Square, we step into the luxurious, intimate compound known as the King's Group. This enclosed, highly private sector is widely believed to have been the royal household of Emperor Pachacuti…
Listen in the app5The Temple of the Sun
Just a short walk from the royal quarters, we arrive at the most breathtaking, iconic structure in the entire citadel, the Temple of the Sun. Stand before this magnificent semi-circular tower and observe how the exquisitely…
Listen in the app6The Temple of the Three Windows
We have now entered the highly revered Sacred Plaza, the undisputed spiritual core of the Hanan district. Dominating the eastern side of this grand square is the magnificent Temple of the Three Windows. …
Listen in the app7The Principal Temple
Standing proudly adjacent to the Three Windows is the most imposing and architecturally refined structure within the Sacred Plaza, known simply as the Principal Temple. This monumental building commands your immediate attention…
Listen in the app8The Intihuatana
You have now climbed the steep, carefully laid stone steps to reach the absolute highest elevation within the urban sector of Machu Picchu. You are standing atop a striking, pyramid-shaped platform, face to face with one of the…
Listen in the app9The Temple of the Condor
We have now descended from the sun-drenched peaks of the Hanan district, crossing deeply into the Hurin, or lower residential district. Here, the meticulously polished ashlar walls give way to a breathtaking, organic fusion of…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we reach the conclusion of our journey and prepare to leave this extraordinary city in the clouds, take one final, lingering look back at the sprawling granite terraces and the silent, towering temples. We have traced the…
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What is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is a place in Peru with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -13.1814, -72.5337 |
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