According to documents from the mid-16th century, Machu Picchu would have been one of the rest residences of Pachacútec, ninth Inca of the Tahuantinsuyo between 1438 and 1470. However, some of its best constructions and the obvious ceremonial character of the main access road to The llaqta give an account of its previous origin to Pachacutec and its presumable use as a religious sanctuary.

visit the small town of Machupicchu and its local people and Gastronomy.

According to documents from the mid-16th century, Machu Picchu would have been one of the rest residences of Pachacútec, ninth Inca of the Tahuantinsuyo between 1438 and 1470. However, some of its best constructions and the obvious ceremonial character of the main access road to The llaqta give an account of its previous origin to Pachacutec and its presumable use as a religious sanctuary.