Traveling to the Amazon and Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu is located at 2,430m (8,000 ft) in the Andes mountains of Peru and is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas.” It is a UNESCO Heritage site and as a symbol of the Inca Empire, it is one of the spectacular sets of ruins in the world.
My son and I traveled to Peru in 2006 and discovered the Amazon Jungle's lush canopy, the llama-filled plains of the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the sacred land of the Incas. I will never forget floating down the Amazon River and that first glimpse of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas in the Andes. This adventure will never be forgotten. I have tried to create the highlights, sights, and sounds of this trip for you.