Machu Picchu for Acrophobes?

I know everyone likes to go to Machu Picchu, but if you're really interested in some ancient ruins, you might want to consider a site called CARAL which is about 2 hours north of Lima. In 2001 a Peruvian archeologist discovered ruins hidden under large dunes. There are bus tours there, but you can also drive there if you have a car. It's amazingly desolate, but fascinating as the site is dated at the time of the Egyptian pyramids, and is therefore much older than Machu Picchu.

I became somewhat cool to the notion of Machu Picchu when I discovered that the Incas were imperialistic and enslaved many neighboring tribes over a large area. Although many see the site as a spiritual oasis, knowing its history dampens the excitement for me.

Good Luck!!

I got a train there from Cusco, took about 4 hrs, then you get a bus up to Machu Picchu, thats easy. Walking around the ruins shouldn't be a problem.

Yes, you can handle it. you will be in such awe that you will forget about your small issues. Just take your time. Try a gps unit to. It will help you track your steps up and maybe take your mind off things.

http://www.gpstravelmaps.com/sacredvalley.php

You can go up there without hiking. Just take the train! Good luck!