Climate: Rainy during the summer months (December to March).
Sunny from May to September, although showers can occur. Maximum
temperatures reach 27°C, while it is rarely colder than 11°C.
Access: A train service leaves Cusco every morning for the Machu
Picchu railway station. It is a scenic train journey lasting
four hours. Cusco also runs helicopter flights that can reach
the citadel in 30 minutes. Located in the department of Cusco,
covering an area of 32 592 hectares, the Machu Picchu Historic
Sanctuary protects unique species of flora and fauna, as well as
featuring some breath-taking landscapes and preserving the
archaeological sites to be found here. Much of the beauty and
enchantment of Machu Picchu, Peru's premier tourist attraction,
is due to its spectacular natural surroundings: the cloud forest
region of this historic sanctuary. Machu Picchu is home to some
striking species, such as the cock-of-the-rocks (Peru's national
bird) and the spectacled bear, the only bear species in South
America. The are