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Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist attraction in Peru because of its intricate system of Inca ruins. Machu Picchu sights are famous because it was the ceremonial centre for the Incas, and the biggest draw is to visit the ruins and the breathtaking views you have while exploring.
Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist attraction in Peru because of its intricate system of Inca ruins. Machu Picchu sights are famous because it was the ceremonial centre for the Incas, and the biggest draw is to visit the ruins and the breathtaking views you have while exploring.
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Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist attraction in Peru because of its intricate system of Inca ruins. Machu Picchu sights are famous because it was the ceremonial centre for the Incas, and the biggest draw is to visit the ruins and the breathtaking views you have while exploring.
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Like other buildings in the royal sector, the Temple of Three Windows is made up of much larger blocks of stone, some weighing in excess of 3 tons! 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