[Machu Picchu Ruins] The mysterious aerial city that appears shrouded in a veil of mist.

Machu Picchu, a World Heritage Site, is an aerial city of the Inca Empire located in the Andes mountains of Peru.
Built at an altitude of about 2,400m surrounded by deep mountains, it continues to attract people with its architectural techniques and mystique.

When I visited, the entire ruins were covered in clouds,
but as time passed, the veil of mist gradually cleared, revealing a beautiful sight.

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📍Location
Machu Picchu, Cusco Region, Peru
Access: Take a bus or walk from Machu Picchu Village (Aguas Calientes) to the summit
*Walking: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours / Bus: Approximately 25 minutes (24 dollars round trip)

🕰️Visiting period / time frame
Can be visited all year round / There are more clouds and rain during the rainy season (November to March)
Admission is by ticket system based on time slot (early reservations are required for popular slots)

💸Admission information (as of February 2024)
・Machu Picchu admission ticket: 40 US dollars (approximately 6,000 yen)
・Recommended route: Circuit 2 (Classic Route)
・Tickets can be purchased online or on-site (Cusco/Machupicchu Village)
・Passport must be presented/Paper or electronic ticket must be brought

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🌟Points
・Machupicchu wrapped in clouds is fantastical and beautiful
・There are fewer people in the early morning hours, so you can feel the tranquility and mysticism more
・After entering, the route is one-way, so take photos on the spot
・If you want to avoid crowds, the best time to go is early in the morning or in the afternoon
・Due to the difference in altitude and many stairs, water, comfortable shoes, and cold weather are essential

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