{"id":636,"date":"2017-08-04T17:29:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T17:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/?p=636"},"modified":"2026-10-23T12:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:23:43","slug":"machu-picchu-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/machu-picchu-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu: A Child\u2019s Best Playground"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/assets\/img\/article_439_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/article_439_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Machu Picchu is an excellent place to travel with the kids and we\u2019d like to share some of our reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiram Bingham, an American historian and explorer, sought out the &#8220;Lost City of the Incas&#8221; for many years and raised money for his trip to Peru. Beginning in 1911, he went into the Andes Mountain jungle. By the time Bingham got to Machu Picchu, he thought he had found the Lost City of Vilcabamba. He had no idea what it would mean to find something again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911, he didn\u2019t know that his findings would have a lasting impact on Peru. Today, Machu Picchu is Peru\u2019s number one tourist attraction and people travel from all over the world to take in the beauty of the ancient Inca citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Machu Picchu was never really lost as Bingham would claim. The Incas are believed to have abandoned the citadel and fled so the Spanish would never find it. But before Bingham arrived, the farmers in the surrounding area and the valleys below already knew of its existence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, Bingham would have never found the site were it not for the help of the locals, specifically an 11-year-old Quechua boy. With that in mind, Machu Picchu is an excellent place to take the kids on vacation, and here are a few reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.\t<strong>The landscape is incredible and there is so much to explore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/assets\/img\/article_439_3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/article_439_3.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu: A Child\u2019s Best Playground \" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you make it to Machu Picchu, the landscape will seem unreal and other-worldly. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu is a wonderful place for a child to explore their imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so many complex structures and narrow winding passages, the kids will feel like they\u2019ve stepped back in time. At the Temple of the Condor, be sure to show them the massive stone that has been carved to resemble the figure of an Andean Condor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.\t<strong>There are a lot of friendly llamas and interesting animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peru is known for many things, but llamas and alpacas definitely top the list. At Machu Picchu, the llamas roam free around the site, keeping the lawns nicely trimmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For kids who love animals (and what kid wouldn\u2019t love a llama?), Machu Picchu is a magical place to come face-to-face with these adorable creatures. But besides the llamas, at Machu Picchu you can see and interact with many other animals, including chinchillas and many fascinating species of birds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/the-camelids-of-peru\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3745\">The Camelids<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/the-camelids-of-peru\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/the-camelids-of-peru\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3745\">of Peru<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.\t<strong>They will learn something of history firsthand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip to Machu Picchu is more than an adventure and pretty pictures; it\u2019s a chance to teach your kids about history and another culture. The Incas have left a lasting impact on Peru and their legacy is ingrained in the people and the way of life in this country. A visit to Machu Picchu is a great way to learn about their incredible past up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/the-history-of-the-inca-trail\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The History of the Inca Trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.\t<strong>Every step of the way is an adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you take the train to Machu Picchu or hike the short or multi-day Inca Trail, every part of the journey will be an adventure. Trains are a novel and exciting way for kids to travel and the Inca Trail offers something new and exhilarating to explore around every turn. No matter how you choose to get to Machu Picchu, you can\u2019t go wrong, especially if you are traveling with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our past clients chose to hike the Inca Trail as a family and this is what they had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cMy family decided that, despite the fact that we lived at sea level in South Florida and despite the fact that we had an 8- and 15-year-old and despite the fact that we really had no hiking experience, we were going to hike the 4-day Inca Trail. Thankfully, we booked with Enigma well in advance!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 The Mahan Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Machu Picchu is an excellent place to take the kids on vacation, as a family you\u2019re going to expend a lot of energy exploring the ruins and discovering their fascinating history. At Enigma, we understand that\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.enigmaperu.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-traveling-with-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling with kids<\/a>\u00a0can present many challenges, but the memories you make as a family are definitely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When taking the kids to Machu Picchu, be sure to pack plenty of snacks and water to keep the little ones energized and happy. If you\u2019re planning a trip to Machu Picchu with your children, we would be happy to help and give you all sorts of tips to create the best possible experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a676b3e8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#561f37;border-width:2px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#561f37\"><strong><strong>Build Your Private Journey With Enigma<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Peru rewards travelers who go further than the headline. ENIGMA has designed private, tailor-made journeys across the country since 2002, from Cusco to the northern cloud forest. 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