Tourist Attractions

Machu Picchu: one of the wonders of the World

The city of Machu Picchu in the department of Cusco is the most important tourist attraction. Machu Picchu, discovered to the world in 1911 this city is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of scenic architecture in the world.

The city of Machu Picchu itself was built at the top of a granite mountain. The Incas, using ingenious engineering techniques, were able to transport heavy stone blocks up the mountain side, and once there, they used their excellent masonry skills to produce amazingly polished stones that fit together perfectly.