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Nestled 7,000 feet above sea level, atop the remarkable Andes Mountains, is the amazing ruin city of Machu Picchu. This beloved destination is the top tourist attraction in Peru and one of the most photographed remote sites in the world. Though most Inca sites were destroyed by Spanish conquest, Machu Picchu survived due to its remote and hidden location and remains a tourists treasure. Here are a few more facts about this incredible site that Mother Nature has all but reclaimed.