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Machu Picchu Photo Journal

May 18, 2014 By Jeff 23 Comments

Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the modern world. I have been there and can tell you it is an awesome place that deserves to be on that list. Pictures do not really do it justice but I am going to try anyways. Below are just some of the hundreds of photos that I took during my trip there.

The first photo is the classic view of Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu in the background. I am sure that if you have seen similar photos because I know I have.

 

Panoramic View of Machu Picchu

I should have spent more time on the StairMaster. My legs are going to be sore tomorrow.

 

The terraced fields allowed the Incas to grow crops as well as control water drainage.

 

Terraces of Machu Picchu

I am glad I do not have to mow that lawn

 

Next is the remains of a structure that is only missing a roof which would have been made out logs and thatched roof.

 

Doorways and windows of Machu Picchu

Much better constructed than my house

 

Everything was well planned out with the doors of the buildings aligned with each other.

 

Machu Picchu Doorways

I wonder if they liked their neighbors

 

The round stones sticking out of the walls held the roof up.

 

The view out of one of the windows in Machu Picchu

There is nothing like a room with a view. I just wish it had a roof.

 

We climbed a lot of stairs during our visit. This is just one of the many long stairways built into the mountain.

 

Stairway at Machu Picchu

Unfortunately they had not invented escalators yet

 

The stonework is amazing and the Incas used existing boulders in their walls and structures.

 

The ruins of a house in Machu Picchu

They don’t build them like this anymore

 

The walls were built to withstand earthquakes which is why they are still standing today.

 

Machu Picchu Stone Walls

It is like a maze in here. Where is the GPS when I need it?

 

Drainage channels are integrated into the walls to direct water where it is needed.

 

Water Drainage Channel at Macchu Picchu

Water always flows downhill

 

Llamas spend their time eating grass and posing for photos.

 

Llama at Machu Picchu

Smile for the camera

 

There is often clouds covering Machu Picchu. These rolled in while we were exploring.

 

Clouds rolling into Machu Picchu

When the clouds roll in you will get wet

 

I had a great time exploring Machu Picchu with my Dad.

 

Dad & I Exploring Machu Picchu

Dad & I Exploring Machu Picchu

 

Machu Picchu deserves the attention it gets. It truly is a marvel of construction and is worth a trip to Peru just to see it. Read more about our train journey to get to Machu Picchu.

 

 

Filed Under: Peru, Photos Tagged With: Machu Picchu, Peru

Comments

  1. santafetraveler says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Stunning Machu Picchu photos. I especially like the one looking through the arches, one after another..
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    • Jeff says

      May 19, 2014 at 7:53 PM

      It was such an interesting place and very well planned out.

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  2. Christine | GRRRLTRAVELER says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Aww, a father-son bonding trip. Thanks for sharing! I always see that one same shot of Macchu Pichu from above (there must be a huge line for that shot), so thanks for reminding me that there’s more angles to the site. The reverse shot is very interesting as well as taking us inside. For some reason I thought it would be more Indiana Jones like. lol.
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    • Jeff says

      May 19, 2014 at 7:51 PM

      There were plenty of places you could get that shot from so it was not too difficult. Plus they limit admission.

      That would be cool is we had to run from a big boulder to get out of the place.

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  3. Jenna says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    What a fun peek into Machu Picchu! I love your captions, the photo of you and your dad, and the detailed look at the construction. What an amazing place.
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    • Jeff says

      May 19, 2014 at 7:52 PM

      Thanks. I was wondering if anyone would read the captions.

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  4. Tim says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Back in the late 80’s I spent the night sleeping on the sun dial in Machu Picchu. What a magnificent way to greet the morning. Beautiful photos that bring back a lot of memories.
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    • Jeff says

      May 20, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      That is cool that you got to sleep there. I am sure that they do not allow that any more.

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  5. Charlie says

    May 20, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Amaaazing photos! Enjoyed seeing Machu Picchu from some different angles =)
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    • Jeff says

      May 20, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Thanks. There is so much more to see there than the same picture that everyone takes.

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  6. Gaelyn says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    The construction is amazing. You got some awesome shots. Wondering how you avoided all the people in them. Certainly on my list.

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    • Jeff says

      May 22, 2014 at 2:09 PM

      It’s a big place and most people stay in certain areas. Also they limit of visitors each day.

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  7. Dave Briggs says

    May 25, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    It’s one of those special places where you can feel a sense of history in the atmosphere. Great photos!
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    • Jeff says

      May 30, 2014 at 11:43 AM

      Thanks. It truly is an special place.

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  8. Phoebe (Short Road to Happy) says

    May 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Wow! What an exciting adventure! I cannot wait to go to Machu Picchu and those photos didn’t help at all! I especially loved the photo of you and your dad – what a sweet moment!
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    • Jeff says

      May 30, 2014 at 11:48 AM

      Add it to your list. It is a must see.

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  9. Justyna | one-penny-trip.com says

    June 1, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Wow, it looks like an amazing trip! Only the amount of stairs is ridiculous – I think I would die breathless climbing up there haha 🙂
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    • Jeff says

      June 1, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      There were a lot of steps. I definitely got my exercise that day.

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  10. Lula says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    I hear the views from Putucusi are splendid, but it’s quite dangerous climbing up there – slippery stairs… Quite a few travelers do that trek…

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  11. elaine schoch says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Love the photos! I HAVE to get there soon. The history and the architecture have always amazed me. (What amazes me now is how we can’t build anything to last like they did.)

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    • Jeff says

      November 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM

      It is amazing how it has lasted. There is another site similar to Machu Picchu that they are currently working on making it easier to visit. Right now the only way to get there is hike. It is an even bigger site.

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  12. Jessica Festa says

    December 7, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Wow! These photos bring back some great memories of Machu Picchu and hiking the Inca Trail last year. Awesome share 🙂

    Jessie
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  13. Therie says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    That’s a lot of stairs! It’s amazing how something like Machu Picchu exists!
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