Mysterious. Awe-inspiring. Majestic. There are near endless superlatives for Machu Picchu, and rightly so. The combination of its location in amongst some of the most beautiful mountains anywhere in the world, its cultural significance in the Inca civilisation and its sheer fame as a Wonder of the World, make Machu Picchu stunning for any first time visitor. And, quite frankly, a must visit site for this part of the world.
But, I think it needs to be experienced in the right way to get the most out of it, and in particular to avoid it feeling a bit like many other famous world sites – overcrowded, a tick-box exercise and a bit energy-sapping. Its for these reasons that I give it “only” a Wow ⭐️ rather than a higher Wow score.
I’ve listed below the three main tips to help you get the most out of the experience, along with some more general tips on the area.
