Why is Machu Picchu called that?

Many people ask why is Machu Picchu important. The Citadel of Machu Picchu is considered the main tourist attraction in Peru and one of the most visited worldwide. read more

Machu Picchu, or Macchu Pikchu is called as such because of its Spanish originations as machu meaning old, old person and pikchu meaning peak; mountain or prominence with a broad base which ends in sharp peaks and hence, "old peak". read more

Machu Picchu abandoned Fact is that when the Spaniards conquered Incas, they did not find Machu Picchu. No where the Spaniard writers wrote anything about Machu Picchu, because they did not know about the existence of Machu Picchu. read more

The Lost City of Machu Picchu is a mysterious wonder; the Incas built there a city of stone, without the aid of wheels or iron tools. This is the best example of Inca engineering. They built more than 600 terraces to prevent the city from sliding down the mountain. read more