Agustín Lizárraga
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| Born | Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz 12 June 1865 Mollepata, Cusco, Peru |
| Died | 11 February 1912 (aged 46) Urubamba River, Peru |
| Cause of death | Drowning |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer and farmer |
| Known for | Discovering Machu Picchu prior to Hiram Bingham on 14 July 1902. |
| Spouse | Rosa Lizárraga |
Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz (Spanish: [aɣusˈtin liˈsaraɣa] 12 June 1865 – 11 February 1912) was a Peruvian explorer and farmer who discovered Machu Picchu on 14 July 1902, nine years prior to American explorer Hiram Bingham.