Machu Picchu sits nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes. This 15th-century Inca citadel was abandoned during the Spanish conquest and remained hidden from the outside world until 1911.
Today it's one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — and you can explore every temple, terrace, and stone wall virtually without the altitude sickness.
360° Virtual Tours
🏔️ YouVisit: Machu Picchu 360°
Immersive virtual reality tour with narration. Walk through temples, terraces, and residential areas with expert commentary.
Start VR Tour →🎈 AirPano: Aerial Machu Picchu
Drone panoramas from above the citadel. See the full layout and surrounding mountain peaks in stunning detail.
View from Above →Google Street View
🌐 Walk Through Machu Picchu
Google Street View coverage of the entire site. Navigate through doorways and along ancient streets.
Explore on Maps →💡 Best Views
In Google Street View, head to the Guardhouse (Caretaker's Hut) for the classic postcard view overlooking the entire citadel with Huayna Picchu mountain behind it.
Key Areas to Explore
- Temple of the Sun — Curved stone tower with perfect astronomical alignments
- Intihuatana Stone — "Hitching post of the sun" — astronomical clock
- Room of Three Windows — Ceremonial building with symbolic openings
- Agricultural Terraces — Ingenious farming on steep slopes
- Temple of the Condor — Rock carved into condor shape
- Royal Tomb — Cave beneath the Temple of the Sun
Machu Picchu Facts
- Elevation: 7,970 feet (2,430 meters)
- Built: Around 1450 AD by Inca emperor Pachacuti
- Rediscovered: 1911 by Hiram Bingham III
- Structures: Over 150 buildings including temples and houses
- UNESCO Status: World Heritage Site since 1983
- Annual visitors: Limited to 2,500 per day (no limit virtually!)
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Resources
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VR Headset
Stand among the ruins in immersive 360°. The scale and mountain views are breathtaking in VR.
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"Turn Right at Machu Picchu" (Book)
Mark Adams' adventure retracing Hiram Bingham's discovery. Great read.
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"Machu Picchu: Virtual Guide" (App)
Interactive AR app that overlays historical information on 360° views.