Without a shade of doubt, the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (HSMP) is the most important tourist attraction in Peru. It is located in the department of Cusco, on a high mountain in the lush Amazon forest. Machu Picchu owes most of its beauty and charm to its gorgeous natural setting: mountain woods blending with this historical sanctuary's rich flora and fauna.

On January 8th, 1981, with Supreme Law Nš 021-81 -AA, the Peruvian government established the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu to preserve its archaeological monuments and valuable Pre-Hispanic remains, as well as the landscape and wild flora and fauna species in the area.

Covering an area of 32,592 hectares, it is among one of the world's wonders and in 1983 was declared to be the "Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO.

The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu not only preserves geological formations and archaeological remains within the Sanctuary, but also the unique flora and fauna and spectacular landscape of the surrounding woods. The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is an invaluable archaeological discovery, symbolizing both Peru and the Andean region. It is the natural habitat of wild flora and fauna, and helps protect the archaeological remains placed inside.