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Lima's Only Machu Picchu Replica: Cost and How to Visit This Park Attraction
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Lima's Only Machu Picchu Replica: Cost and How to Visit This Park Attraction

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lima's Parque de las Leyendas features a replica of Machu Picchu located within its Recreational Lagoon.
  • Visitors can access the replica by motorboat for a fee of S/6, enjoying Andean music during the ride.
  • The park's entrance fee is S/20 for adults, contributing to the care of over 3,500 animals.

Visitors to Lima can experience a representation of the iconic Machu Picchu without leaving the capital, thanks to an attraction at the Parque de las Leyendas. Located within the park's Recreational Lagoon in the San Miguel area, this replica offers a unique perspective on the Inca citadel.

To reach the replica, visitors must board a motorboat, a ride that costs S/6 per person. The journey across the lagoon provides a distinct way to appreciate the structure, which stands approximately 10 meters tall. The experience is enhanced by accompanying Andean music, immersing visitors in a cultural ambiance.

The Parque de las Leyendas charges an entrance fee of S/20 for adults, S/10 for children aged 3 to 12, and S/4 for seniors. Those with disabilities can enter for free with a companion upon presenting their Conadis card. The park operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The revenue generated from ticket sales supports the welfare of over 3,500 animals housed at the park's facilities, including those rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking.

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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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