Skip to main content

Reply to "The 20 most crowded places on earth — from tourist attractions to isolated islands"

Machu Picchu — Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu — Machu Picchu, Peru
The number of visitors allowed per day has been restricted for this site.
Fabio Lamanna/Shutterstock

The city of Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world and is the most visited destination in Peru, according to its official website. The site also said that the energy of the Incan Gods, called the Apus, are said to be present at the ruins.

Energy aside, Machu Picchu is so popular that Travel + Leisure reports tourism has been limited to 2,500 people per day and 912,500 per year.

Travel sites abound with tips and tricks, like visiting early in the morning or after the afternoon rush to avoid the crowds and get the full experience of this ancient site.

FM
×
×
×
×
×
×