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Machu Picchu's Elevation
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People often misremember the precise elevation or the surrounding landscape of Machu Picchu, sometimes thinking it's higher or lower than its actual altitude.
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What People Remember
People recall Machu Picchu being at a different, often more extreme, elevation or nestled in a different type of mountain setting.
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What's Actually True
Machu Picchu is situated at about 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above sea level in the Andes Mountains of Peru, nestled between dramatic peaks.
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#landmarks#peru#ancient#mountains
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