What is the 7 Wonders of the World in Peru?

Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.



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On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World; these were chosen by more than 100 million people from all over the world, through open voting on the Internet; the wonders were announced at random order by the New Open World Corporation (NOWC).

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New and Old 7 Wonders of the World
  • Great Pyramid of Giza – Egypt.
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon – Ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq)
  • Statue of Zeus at Olympia – Greece.
  • Temple of Artemis at Ephesus – Turkey.
  • Mausoleum at Halicarnassus – Turkey.
  • Colossus of Rhodes – Greece.
  • Lighthouse of Alexandria – Egypt.


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Despite being a reproduction of the Medieval ages, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World for its exceptional Romanesque architecture, its sheer size and because it miraculously leans while still holding still.

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The Eiffel Tower is not considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It was a finalist in the contest held by the New 7 Wonders Foundation, however, it was not selected.

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Interesting facts about Peru that you might not know
  • The Amazon River starts its journey in Peru.
  • Peru is the origin of the Inca civilisation.
  • Some Peruvians live on floating Islands.
  • It boasts the tallest sand dunes in the world.
  • Guinea pig is a Peruvian culinary delicacy.
  • Peru is home to most of the world's alpacas.


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5 Fascinating Facts About Machu Picchu
  • The name of this ancient city is not Machu Picchu, and it was never really lost.
  • Machu Picchu is incredibly well-preserved and 75% original. ...
  • Machu Picchu is situated in deep in the jungle. ...
  • Much of the construction was done without the use of mortar.


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And why did the Incas go to great lengths to avoid its discovery. The Incas abandoned Machu Picchu one hundred years after its construction in fear that the Spanish invaders would find it. As they descended the mountain, they burnt the forest trails so that the paths up to Machu Picchu were completely destroyed.

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In the Quechua Indian language, “Machu Picchu” means “Old Peak” or “Old Mountain.”

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Historical research published in 2022 claims that the site was probably called Huayna Picchu by the Inca people themselves, as it exists on the smaller peak of the same name. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historic Sanctuary in 1982 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California. Burney Falls is a year-round 129 foot waterfall that is fed from an underground spring. The spectacular waterfall was allegedly nicknamed, The Eighth Wonder of the World by the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).

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The Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great importance. These are: The Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India and The Great Wall of China.

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In 2001, an initiative was started by the Swiss corporation New7Wonders Foundation to choose the New 7 Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments through online votes.

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