Question: are there bugs in machu picchu?
Answer: Machu Picchu: guide to Mosquitoes and Biting Insects. ... Although Machu Picchu (8000 ft) is well above the 6500 foot altitude threshold for exposure to mosquitoes, it's still possible for a few of the little buggers to pop up and annoy you. But possibly more bothersome are the midges that can't be seen until it's too late ...