MCM Category: <span>FooGallery - Peru</span>

A View of some of the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu.

Once past the Sun Gate, the road leads to an entrance into Machu Picchu. This is the view of the city from the upper entrance, taken in late afternoon.

Once past the Sun Gate, the road leads to an entrance into Machu Picchu. This is the view of the city from the upper entrance, taken in late afternoon.

A view of Machu Picchu from below the Sun Gate in late afternoon.

A view of Machu Picchu from below the Sun Gate in late afternoon.

The Sun Gate, as seen from the Inca trail leading into Machu Picchu. When Machu Picchu was a living city, this gate was the guard post protecting the city. The…

The Sun Gate, as seen from the Inca trail leading into Machu Picchu. When Machu Picchu was a living city, this gate was the guard post protecting the city. The…

The first view of Machu Picchu when arriving at the Sun Gate, traveling from Cuzco.

The first view of Machu Picchu when arriving at the Sun Gate, traveling from Cuzco.

The first view of Machu Picchu when arriving at the Sun Gate, traveling from Cuzco.