Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco region in southern Peru. It is situated in the Andes Mountains, reaching heights of just under 8000 feet. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu as a protected area covers 135 square miles, encompassing the Machu Picchu archaeological site (what you think of when you think of when you think of Machu Picchu) and the surrounding nature and environments (Wikipedia).