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Legends of Machu Picchu, Peru

Rayan Elias

Trekking to the lost citadel in the clouds and the stories it still keeps.

The Machu Picchu ruins and Huayna Picchu peak in drifting clouds

Arriving at the ancient citadel through the Sun Gate at sunrise is a moment we will never forget. The ruins slowly appear as the morning mist lifts.

Permits for the classic trek sell out months ahead, so book early. Spend a few days in the old capital first to get used to the altitude.

Hire a local guide at the site: the legends of how the city was built and forgotten bring every terrace and temple to life.