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In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak," which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former center of worship... more » In the ancient language of the Incas, Machu Picchu means "old peak," which only scratches the surface of Peru's top tourist draw. High in the cloud forest, the ruins of this former center of worship and royal retreat sprawl across the landscape, an awesome display of staircases, carved tombs and sacred temples. Natural beauty abounds in the tropical forest setting in the eastern Andes. Access to the "Lost City" is available via train from Cuzco or a multi-day hiking trail if you're feeling adventurous. « less

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Huayna Picchu

5 of 5 stars
javdac6070
Fife
Oct 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

To make sure I would be able to climb Huayna Picchu, I was waiting at the bus stop at 5am. I evenutally got on the 5th bus so potentially there were 200 people in front of me. You still have to walk...more

“Heavenly bed”

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

4 of 5 stars
KerryWombourne
Wombourne
Sep 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Due to a transport strike we were unable to take the train to Machu Picchu so used a helicopter which got us to the hotel around 09.00. We were taken to the buffet bar to fill in the reservation...more

“no sanctuary at the sanctuary lodge hotel!!”

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

1 of 5 stars
sessiagh
Bangor, Northern Ireland
Sep 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I' afraid our stay here was a total disaster ! 1 - Arrived off the Inca Trail at 8am, just to leave off our back packs : We were soaked and had been up at 3am for our final hike . The doorman took...more

“Owner response”

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

0 of 5 stars
lynnmora
Cuzco
Sep 17, 2008

We would like to apologize for the inconvenience on September 5th as regards the lack of water. That dawn there had been a mudslide bringing down stones and earth in Huayraktambo near Wiñayhuayna and...more

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