Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary

UNESCO Site · Cusco Department, 🇵🇪 Peru

Area 373 km²

Time zone America/Lima

Official website www.sernanp.gob.pe/de-machupicchu

Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary

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Inca Heritage Highlights

This collection features Machu Picchu and its surrounding Inca archaeological sites, including mountains, ritual stones, temples, and ancient ruins. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary, the astronomically significant Intihuatana stones, and strategic locations such as the Sun Gate and Inka Bridge, illustrating the architectural and spiritual achievements of the Inca civilization.

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Hidden Gems of Machu Picchu

Explore a collection of lesser-known sites around Machu Picchu, featuring the historic Inka Bridge linked to ancient access routes, the cascading waters of Catarata de Mandor, the cultivated tranquility of Los Jardínes de Mandor, the remote camp site campamento nro16, the high-altitude Dead Woman's Pass along the Inca Trail, and Intipata, an archaeological terrace complex offering panoramic views.

Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary — Map

Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Fair

22° · extremes 12°–25°
14° at night
22 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

22° · extremes 12°–24°
14° at night
22 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good

22° · extremes 12°–24°
14° at night
20 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

22° · extremes 12°–25°
14° at night
8 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great

22° · extremes 10°–26°
13° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 10°–26°
12° at night
2 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 9°–26°
12° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–27°
12° at night
2 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–28°
14° at night
5 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

24° · extremes 12°–28°
14° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 12°–27°
14° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

22° · extremes 13°–25°
14° at night
22 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Peruvian Sol PEN · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B / Type C
220 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Aymara, Spanish, Quechua
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +51

Tours & Activities

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