Hiram Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911 after it had been abandoned
and ignored for almost three hundred years. By then it had been overgrown
with vegetation. A nearby area had been cleared for farming by two local
indians who lived nearby in isolation on the mountain.
I hope you enjoy my photos of Machu Picchu.
Here's an overview of the sprawling ruins
of Machu Picchu.
Here's another view overlooking Machu
Picchu. That's Huaynu Picchu on the right - there are more ruins on this
mountain that you can visit - if you can stomach the climb.
Machu Picchu is often shrouded in clouds
and mist.
Machu Picchu is intricately laid out and
can be explored for hours.
