Exploring the History of Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu is one of the most famous archeological sites in the world, but do you know the story behind this impressive structure? Dan Snow is in Peru, exploring this famous site, join him on his journey and be transported back to the time of the Incas. Listen to Dan Snow's History Hit now on Spotify. | History Hit

The quickest way to hike to Machu Picchu👇 The famous Inca Trail is a four-day-long trek that takes you across the Sacred Valley and into Machu Picchu. But I didn’t do that hike. I didn’t have the time and I hate camping. Instead, I did KM104, a one-day hike called KM104. It gets its name because it starts at the train marker KM 104. It goes through the Sacred Valley, a beautiful cloud forest, and the super cool Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna before the trail intersects the main Inca Trail towards Ma