ALTITUDE OF MACHU PICCHU

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Located at 2 400 meters above sea level in the province of Urubamba, department of Cusco. It has an area of 32,592 hectares of the basin of the Vilcanota – Urubamba River.
The lower altitude of Machu Picchu compared to Cusco area makes the landscapes different. Around Machu Picchu exhibit tropical vegetation type, but not far still can see snow-capped mountains. This unusual combination makes Machu Picchu a protected, not only by the archaeological importance of the ruins, but also for the ecosystem that is home to endangered animals like the spectacled bear, the quetzal, the cock of the rock, and a number amazing exotic orchids.
Climate:

The climate is relatively mild throughout the year, quite rainy between November and March, dry and warm from April to October, and suitable season recommended to visit. The annual minimum temperature between 8 and 11.2 degrees Celsius.
In the months of June, July and August the temperature is often below freezing. The annual maximum temperature varies from 20.4 to 26.6 degrees Celsius.

Machu Picchu is the cradle of the Inca archaeological highest expression, is the most visited and the best known internationally of Peru, a prime tourist destination, Machu Picchu is located 110 kilometers from Cusco by railway, the district capital is called Aguas Calientes, a small town that offers accommodation to tourists and serves as a recreational center for all travelers to Machu Picchu, also has hot springs that are the delight of travelers..
Aguas Calientes:

District located 110 kilometers from Cusco. Aguas Calientes is a town that lives off tourism and for tourism, offers accommodation and hotels in all price ranges; also the food and communications services. The town has a well developed infrastructure to receive tourists. It also offers, as the name implies, hot springs with water temperatures averaging 42 degrees, and have properties that include the treatment of rheumatism and diseases of the kidneys and joints.
Inca Trail

The famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is 4 days long walks and beautiful scenery, 45 km in total. During the voyage circuits are natural ecological changes constantly, adorned with imposing mountains, rivers and great wildlife. Without neglecting wonderful Inca ruins.
The adventure begins in Piscacucho, Km 82, where it crosses the river and ends Urubamba the imposing ruins of Machu Picchu. We invite you to see the path with its respective altitudes and the most important points that are visited.

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