Visiting Machu Picchu
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Machu Picchu
All places near Wilderness Rim →
How to reach Machu Picchu
Nearest towns with a guide: Wilderness Rim (10 km) · Riverbend (11 km) · North Bend (16 km). Coordinates 47.41496, -121.66873. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Machu Picchu?
Nearby: Mount Washington (viewpoint, 3 km), Chester Morse Lake (lake, 4 km), McClellan Butte (viewpoint, 5 km), Twin Falls (Upper) (waterfall, 5 km), Mount Kent (viewpoint, 6 km), Mailbox Peak (viewpoint, 7 km).
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