What I found interesting is the Roman influence even in South America. Machu Picchu is not the only ruin. It is the most famous but there are many more like it in the country. Spectacular scenery. Beware of the altitude, if you have heart issues. Lots of walking involved. It may take a few days to get acclimated.
Fountain at Plaza De Armas
This was not on even terrain. Beautiful fountain in Cusco. 2014
Aguas Calientes
This is the closest town to Machu Picchu. It gives you an idea of the living situation although my hotel the Inkaterra was wonderful. It is actually a lovely town. 2014
Unknown Valley
I took this from the train on the way to Aguas Caliente town. 2014
Church of the Society of Jesus
This church is in Cusco and quite beautiful inside. It is done in the Spanish Baroque style. 2014
Taken from train
Unknown named countryside on the way to Machu Picchu. 2014
From the train
Another shot from the train on the way to Machu Picchu. Beautiful scenery. 2014
Machu Picchu in the Fog
It was quite cloudy the morning I went to the ruins. The climb up Wayna Picchu was brutal. I could not get a good photo and only made it a quarter of the way up. 2014
Hotel Along the Tracks
This hotel was near where I stayed and it was along the railroad tracks in Aguas Calientes town. 2014
Llama at Machu Picchu
This young llama walked in front of me. Peru. 2014
Machu Picchu
The Iconic ruins. Peru. 2014
Ruins 2
A slightly different view of Machu Picchu. It gives you an idea how steep it is and the walking you'll do. 2014
View of Cusco
This was taken from a hillside in Cusco. Vast and sprawling. 2014
Quarikancha Ruins
In the heart of Cusco there are several ruins you can visit. 2014
Cusco Cathedral
In the heart of old town there are several churches and cathedrals. Worth a visit. 2014