Book: Machu Picchu
After a marvelous train ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, arrive at the spectacular citadel of Machu Picchu for a never to be forgotten guided-tour of this architectural marvel. Hidden under the dense foliage of a highland jungle, forgotten by the Incas themselves, Machu Picchu escaped the conquistadors and eluded treasure hunters until Hiram Bingham brought the "Lost City of the Incas" to the world's attention in 1911. The intricate stonework of these enigmatic site is one of the finest examples of Inca masonry. To this day, scholars are in disagreement as to its function and why it was eventually abandoned. Be that as it may, it remains the crown jewel of Inca architecture. Here are some of the amazing sites you'll visit.