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Peru's Top Experiences
Machu Picchu
A fantastic Inca citadel lost to the world until its rediscovery in the early 20th century,
Machu Picchu (
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stands as a ruin among ruins. With its emerald terraces backed
by steep peaks, and Andean ridges echoing on the horizon, the sight simply surpasses the
imagination. This wondrous marvel of engineering has withstood six centuries of earth-
quakes, foreign invasion and howling weather (not to mention millions of foreign travel-
ers). Discover it for yourself: wander through the stone temples and scale the dizzying
heights. You'll be glad you did.
