Heritage Landmark reference
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu sits above the Urubamba Valley and is one of the most recognizable archaeological landscapes in South America.
TypeArchaeological site
CountryPeru
RegionCusco Region
ElevationAbout 2,430 m
Heritage typeInca citadel
Coordinates13.1631° S, 72.5450° W
Where is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is in Peru, in the Cusco Region area. It is mapped at approximately 13.1631° S, 72.5450° W.
Key facts about Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an Inca archaeological site high in the Andes of Peru. The main stored reference metric is elevation: About 2,430 m. It is also noted for inca citadel.