Who Is Machu Picchu?

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Machu Picchu is a travel destination that has a rich history dating back centuries. The 200 structures make up Machu Picchu seamlessly fit into their mountaintop environment and are crisscrossed by terraces made of stone and set on a steep ridge. Machu Picchu demonstrates great architecture, artistic values, and use of land inside of the 79 acres it is located inside of. Machu Picchu is the last Inca stronghold and is also one of the most important historical sites in Latin America. The valleys surrounding Machu Picchu had been cultivated for more than a thousand years. Machu Picchu also provides a secure habitat for the endangered speckled bear and many other species.

Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham who continued to pursue

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