What is the elevation of machu picchu?

Altitude of Machu Picchu and Cusco No matter how physically fit you are, this UNESCO world-historic site is located at an altitude of 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. Cusco, the entry city before your trek to Machu Picchu, is located at an elevation of 11,152 feet (3,399m) above sea level. read more

Machu Picchu Altitude Sickness Symptoms Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude illness, is a pathological condition caused by going to high altitudes, too fast. Most people start experiencing altitude sickness at 3,000m, some can experience altitude sickness symptoms as low as 2,400m. read more

Machu Picchu is significantly lower at 7,972 ft (2,430 m). Altitude sickness generally starts affecting people at 8,000 feet or higher, so Machu Picchu isn’t really the potential problem–Cusco is. read more