Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu


Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," is one of the most well-preserved Incan cities and a masterpiece of architecture. In 1983, this 15th-century citadel was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually as Peru’s most visited tourist attractions. Today, Machu Picchu remains sacred and powerful, and many seize the opportunity to engage in meditations and connect to a spiritual world at this holy place.

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