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 High above the clouds in the Andean mountains of Peru down the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu. No visitor to Peru should never miss the incredible view of this mysterious city. Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu in 1911 with the help of local farmers. It 's the most famous monument in South America. Shrouded in legend, the true purpose of Machu Picchu is still the subject of many debates. Many contradictory explanations for its existence and the fact that it could not be found by the Spanish have emerged. One of the most popular explanation was that Machu Picchu was a kind of refuge for vacation for the kingship of Cusco. The Inca themself probably forgotten, so the Spaniards were unable to find the city more. To date, lost cities are yet to be found in the area. Choquequirau is another site recently discovered and many others continue to elude explorers. Most famous of all is Paititi, the city of gold, and the withdrawal of the last Inca. No matter how much gold any of those places might be valid, it is difficult to imagine that the city rivals Machu Picchu in beauty. Perched between the Andes mountains, with breathtaking views over the valley and the Urubamba River below and above Huayan Picchu, the beauty of Machu Picchu is difficult to grasp. On entering the city for the first time, you hear the sighs of many visitors who have just struck by the incredible view. The pictures you can not prepare for what is about to experience. No wonder the city attracts crowds of New Age people every day. Machu Picchu is the most popular attraction in Peru and probably the most visited place too, even if it brings in a remote area reachable only by train or bus or train and walk along the Inca Trail. You will have to take the train from Cusco to Aquas Calientes. You can travel by tourist train, the train or the outrageously expensive Vistadome Hiram Bingham train. The trip lasts betwen 3.5 to 4 hours one way. In Aquas Calientes you have more chance of accommodation. It lies at the foot of the mountain on which Machu Picchu is located. The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, at the city offers the best night view of the city for wealthy travelers. shuttle bus will take you from Aquas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Travelers have a good view of the city from the hut keepers, up from the entrance. From here you can plan your attack on the city. Machu Picchu is divided into three sectors, the Royal District, the industrial district and the area sacred. The docking place of the sun (or Intiwatana) is probably the most famous archaeological treasures found in the area sacred. It 's the best preserved in South America. Others were destroyed by the Spaniards during the conquest. The Temple of the Sun and the Temple of three windows are other important places in the sacred area. You can hire a tour guide or take your time to explore the city on your own. Whichever way you choose, there are amazing things to discover, as a special stone in the quarry that documents the impressive technical division of stone used by the Incas. You should bring plenty of water, a raincoat and something to eat. There is no food inside the site and the only other restaurants in addition to the Sanctuary Lodge is located in Aquas Calientes. The train from Cusco arrives around 10 o'clock and leaves at around 15:00. There are many possibilities to eat in Aquas Calientes. As you may have guessed from the name of the city, you can find hot springs in Aquas Calientes. After a day of trekking to Machu Picchu you can immerse yourself in a relaxing bath. For more information about Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu photo guide