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MACHU PICCHU



The historic site of Machu Picchu holds great wonders. With its high altitude, it will literally take your breath away. Amazing scenery plus rich history!

Think about this, the time of creation - about 1450, location - ON A MOUNTAIN RIDGE of Eastern Cordillera of Southern Peru at 7,970 ft above sea level.

The official name of this wonder is Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu of the Inca Civilization, and known to be “the lost city of the Incas".

Published: January 26, 2019


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