The place
Machu Picchu
Built along a steep mountain ridge at 7,970 feet (2,430 m), its terraces and stone structures follow the dramatic contours of the Andes.
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A 25 g dark chocolate bar opening the next Explorer chapter, inspired by Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes.
The place
Where architecture meets landscape
Set 7,970 feet (2,430 m) above sea level in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. Its stone terraces and structures form an extraordinary union of architecture and landscape.
Field notes
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The wrapper brings together the architecture, wildlife, and remarkable plant life of the Machu Picchu sanctuary.
The wildlife
Llama
Domesticated by Andean peoples thousands of years ago, the llama (Lama glama) became vital to Inca life, carrying goods across steep mountain routes. Its smaller cousin, the alpaca, was bred especially for fine fiber.
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Orchids
More than 400 orchid species have been recorded within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, part of the remarkable biodiversity where the Andes meet the upper Amazon.
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The next chapter takes shape
Dark Chocolate carries the Explorer Series into a deeper expression of cacao.
Its flavor, origin, and inspiration will come into focus as this Explorer chapter takes shape.
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