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They are both located in the mountains of the Andes.

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Is Cuzco the capital city of the Incas or is it Machu Picchu?

Yes, Cuzco was the capital. Machu Picchu was probably a religious center.


What south American country attracts tourists to its Inca ruins of machu picchu and cuzco?

The country is Peru. Cuzco is the province within which the archeological complex of Machu Picchu is.


How do you get to Machu Picchu from Cuzco?

There's a train which travels from Cuzco to a town near the base of the mountains by Machu Picchu, and from there you can take a bus. I visited Machu Picchu (after Cuzco) recently and it is beautiful! Anyhow, just ask any police officer or store owner and they can help tell you where to go - they're very friendly!


Where is Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is located in Peru on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, northwest of the city of Cusco (Cuzco) in the southern part of the country.


How big is the Inca trail and where is it?

The Inca trail is an old Inca civilization trail. It is a 27 to 35 mile trail that treks from Cuzco, Peru to Machu Picchu, Peru. It is a very popular and beautiful way to get to Machu Picchu.


The lost city of the Incas ruins high in the Andes mountains?

The Inca city near Cuzco in the Andes Mountains is Machu Picchu.


Where is the Inca trail?

The Inca Trail is in modern day Peru leading from near Cuzco up the mountain side to Machu Picchu. If you are to do the trek most companies will meet in Cuzco itself.


Do you need yellow fever vaccination if you visit Lima and Cuzco and Machu Picchu areas in Peru?

No. Lima is desert, and there are no mosquitoes in a desert. Cuzco and Machu Picchu are in the Andes Mountains, second only to the Himalayas in altitude. No mosquitoes there either. The only place in Peru where you would be concerned about yellow fever would be east of the Andes in the Amazonas.


Did the Incas make Machu Picchu?

Nobody knows for sure, though it is likely as the architecture (stonework) is Inca.


What are the ancient Incan ruins discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911?

ancient inca ruins, or nown as Machu Picchu


What county is Machu Picchu in?

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Where can one book a tour in Machu Picchu?

One can book a tour in Machu Picchu on The Machu Picchu Gateway website. Some of their programs include Machu Picchu Express 3 Days, Machu Picchu Classic 4 Days, and Machu Picchu Special 4 Days.