In going to Machu Picchu, everyone talks about the beauty of the Andes, the spectacular trek they may have taken on the way there, and of course the magic in the ruins themselves. What often gets left out is the fact that Machu Picchu is currently the home of a small group of Llamas who wander around the park and are entirely welcoming to the tourist masses. Go ahead and get a little close - these Andean creatures will only make you more certain of the beauty in the ruins themselves and how spectacular it is to walk through an ancient city with local company.