Incan Ruins at Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, Peru. The famous Incan ruins from the approach in the early morning mist to the climb up nearby Wayna Picchu and late afternoon light. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu

Fog Lifts Over Machu Picchu - Peru
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Misty Wayna Picchu - Machu Picchu, Peru
The mountain of Wayna Picchu overlooks the ancient Incan city at Machu Picchu in Peru. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The Terraces of Machu Picchu - Peru
One of the impressive features of the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu: the terraced agricultural fields built into the mountain. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Appreciating Machu Picchu, Peru
Some tourists take in the view at Machu Picchu. In our opinion, this is one of the ideal times and ways to enjoy Machu Picchu: in the late afternoon light, slow and easy. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Hanging Out at the Top of Wanya Picchu
Notice how small Machu Picchu looks in the distance - this gives you a feel for how high Wayna Picchu is (and how difficult it was to climb up there!). Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Reaching the Final Destination - Machu Picchu, Peru
Hamming it up for the camera at Machu Picchu, the final destination on our 5-day Salkantay Trek. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Together at Machu Picchu - Peru
Our trekking group gathers for a group photo at Machu Picchu, the final destination of our 5-day Salkantay trek. The Irish flag is courtesy of our patriotic trekking companion Seamus (far right). Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fisheye View of Machu Picchu, Peru
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Early Morning at Machu Picchu - Peru
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A View of Machu Picchu, Peru
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Morning Breaks over Machu Picchu - Peru
An early morning visit to Machu Picchu in Peru. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
At the End of the Tour - Machu Picchu, Peru
The last of our group (Jens, Anka, Travis, Audrey, Jurgen in back, Seamus and Dan in front) poses for a final photo together near the guard house at Machu Picchu. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
View Over Machu Picchu, Peru
The clouds finally lift over Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
View of Machu Picchu from Wayna Picchu - Peru
A view of the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu from atop the mountain of Wayna Picchu (Peru). Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Back Side of Machu Picchu, Peru
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We Made It - Wayna Picchu - Peru
The city of Machu Picchu in the background. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fisheye View from Wayna Picchu - Peru
A view of Machu Picchu and the switchback roads leading up to it. Taken atop Wayna Picchu. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Proud Irishman Atop Wanya Picchu
Seamus, one of the members of our spirited trekking group, poses with his Irish flag atop Wayna Picchu. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Foggy Morning at Machu Picchu - Peru
Early morning fog and clouds at the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru. Notice the terraced fields. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Late Afternoon Fisheye View of Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu from Above - Peru
A view of Machu Picchu from the top of Wanya Picchu. Read: The Salkantay Trek: From Glaciers to Machu Picchu © www.uncorneredmarket.com