Peru Machu Picchu, lower western terraces view
The ruined city in Peru might be the most famous place in the country. As one of the new seven wonders of the world, this ruined city lives up to everything. A must for any visitor to the country. The city knows of incredible architecture and cleverness of construction you convince.
Photography Tips
Use an ultra-wide angle for the sunrise, or stitch together several wide-angle images into one big panorama to cover everything.
Travel Information
You will reach the town of Aguas Calientes only by train. From there you can walk a trail that will take you 40-60 minutes, depending on your walking speed. You should buy tickets beforehand, otherwise, you won't get up there. Alternatively, there is a bus to the gates of the city, which takes about 20 minutes. Again, book your tickets early.
Extra to this picture: Go the way more down from the upper to the lower terraces and turn your view to the right site. There you will see these smaller terraces that look like a theatre.
Extra to this picture: Go the way more down from the upper to the lower terraces and turn your view to the right site. There you will see these smaller terraces that look like a theatre.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
05:20 - 18:17
| current local time: 02:07
Photo Themes
Archeological site
Hiking trail
Inca
Inka ruins
inkas
jungle
Mountain Range
mountain view
rainforest
ruin
ruine
ruins
Locations
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
cuzco
Urubamba
Cusco Region
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