23 Amazing Machu Picchu Tattoos

Machu Picchu is yet again a mysterious kind of place that you can discover in the Andes. The ruins of Machu Picchu are quite a sight to look at however, it captures thousands of mysteries beneath its destruction. The intricate stonework and a breathtaking hilltop view make it one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit. This Incan castle is located in Peru.

Besides the general fact that Machu Picchu served as a royal site for the Emperors of the time, the proximity it shares with the mountains and other geographical features leads others to believe it to be a religious site. Anyway, we know that Machi Picchu is one of the most visited sites and quite popular amongst the tourists, and so we created a list of suitable tattoos that will mark a memory of it for you. Because… photographs are too mainstream!

  • Wrist Band Tattoo

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This design resembles a wrist band. It is quite unique in its make up. The enclosed design gives it a 360 view which is quite eccentric.

  • V-Shaped Tattoo

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This design on the forearm seems hipster. The clouds, sun, mountains and a river flowing makes it perfect for a beautiful scenery.

  • Time Travel Tattoo

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The compass seems to be pretty ancient which has been added to the design. It makes the whole design resonate with epicness.

  • Caricaturish Tattoo

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These bold lined tattoos make for an extremely great design. The shading effect is great and enhances the whole look of the tattoo. I like how the sun has risen up behind the mountains.

  • Realistic Tattoo

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This is quite a realistic-looking design of Machu Picchu. I bet the tattoo artist must have worked so hard to achieve something like this.

  • Colorful Tattoo

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This 3D effect design is great for arms or ribs. The vibrant colors make the tattoo a little cartoonish but it is very attractive still.

  • Upper Back Tattoo

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  • Leg Tattoo

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This Machu Picchu is enclosed in a rhombus-shaped design which gives the whole pattern a neat enclosure.

  • Leg Band Tattoo

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It seems as if the whole leg is enclosed with the Machu Picchu design while the black circles seem like many big and small moons in the sky.

  • Inside A Circle Tattoo

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The sky has a great linear effect which gives it a unique texture. The lines that are used to make the tattoo are not too bold.

  • Ruins of Machu Picchu Tattoo

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This looks as if the ancient remains of the pattern have been collected on the man’s biceps.

  • Latitude and Longitude Tattoo

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YOu can add the latitude and longitude and other geographical features that you like to your Machu Picchu design. I think it adds a great rendition to the whole pattern.

  • Calves Machu Pichu Tattoo

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A circular boundary gives this tattoo a neat closure which makes the tattoo look more composed and attractive.

  • Monumental Tattoo

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I love how the boundaries of the tattoo has been shaded to make it more poignant.

  • Minimalistic Tattoo

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This is a minimalistic design of the mountains and it looks pretty great. You need not get the whole complicated design, something like this looks equally exhilarating.

  • Forearm Machu Picchu Tattoo

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This monument is enclosed in a circular shape which gives it definition.

  • Colored Machu Picchu Tattoo

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It can be made practically anywhere on the body. The green hills look extremely soothing.

  • Intricate Machu Picchu Tattoo

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This design on the ankle is quite small but very intricately done.

  • Ancient Tattoo

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This design is great because it also features a tribal person who could a person of the ancient civilization. It is a nice addition to the design and enhances the effect of it.

  • Beautiful Machu Picchu Tattoo

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This is an exquisite looking monumental design. Itis made on the thighs, right above the knees of the wearer. While it is a good location, you can also try and get it on the shoulder.

  • Bicep Tattoo

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The tiny monument design on the bicep looks very different and unique.

  • Full Back Tattoo

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Machu Picchu is huge and this tattoo design shows exactly the same thing. The whole back has been used to imprint the design of the monument.

  • Featuring A Goat

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This tattoo design features many more elements than just Machu Picchu. It includes what looks like a watchtower and a goat. Probably the whole arm is based on different monumental sites.

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