2013 was a historic year for Machu Picchu, bringing the largest amount of visitors so far. Nearly 1.2 million people explored the ancient Inca citadel and 2014 has already proved to try to surpass those numbers..
The record-breaking figure of 1,177,308 visitors is contained in the annual totals published by the Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (MINCETUR).
Built in the 15th century by the 9th Sapa Inca Pachacutec, Machu Picchu is considered by most who come to Peru a must see experience. Most travelers plan a trip to Machu Picchu without realizing the other treasures of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Peru as a whole. We plan on continuing to showcase our country and all the beauty to all visitors making Peru the destination and not only our world wonder.
And Peruvian authorities are helping with that mission, working on developing Peru’s other amazing ancient archaeological sites to help take some of the pressure off Machu Picchu.
Come and visit Peru – it will be a vacation that you will never forget! Especially when you see it with this guy!
