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Machu Picchu

Peru travel guide

What to see in Machu Picchu

The Inca city among the mountains, one of the most impressive places in the world.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to November
Photo: Zielonamapa.pl · CC BY-SA 2.0

Machu Picchu highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Citadel

    Temples, terraces and stone houses above the valley.

  2. Huayna Picchu

    The mountain in the photo, with limited places.

  3. Sun Gate

    The end of the Inca Trail, with views over the citadel.

  4. Temple of the Sun

    A curved structure of perfect stonework.

  5. Aguas Calientes

    The town below, where the buses leave from.

Day trips from Machu Picchu

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Machu Picchu

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Machu Picchu are from April to November. If you can, avoid February (rainy season).

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with strong warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to March

    Rainy season

    From December to March it rains a lot in the Andes; in February the Inca Trail closes completely for maintenance.

    What to do: If you want to hike the Inca Trail, avoid February; you can still reach Machu Picchu by train.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the cevichería. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Peru guide.

Frequently asked questions about Machu Picchu

What to see in Machu Picchu?

Citadel, Huayna Picchu, Sun Gate, Temple of the Sun and Aguas Calientes.

What to see in Machu Picchu in one day?

Don’t miss Citadel, Huayna Picchu, Sun Gate, Temple of the Sun and Aguas Calientes. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Machu Picchu?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Machu Picchu are from April to November. If you can, avoid February (rainy season).

What day trips can you take from Machu Picchu?

Guided tour of Machu Picchu and Inca Trail.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.