Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, is one of the most charming and culturally rich cities in all of South America. It has an immense wealth of history, colonial architecture, cathedrals, museums, fantastic cafes and restaurants, and is perfect as a base for visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Cuzco is Peru’s top tourist destination, […]
What are the elevation gains of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu? In this article we are going to explain in detail the day by day elevation gain of the classic 4 day Inca Trail, this way you will understand how is the route of this famous trek. The classic 4 day Inca Trail
Cusco is located more than 3400 meters above sea level, which is why many tourists suffer from altitude sickness. Whether you want to go to Machu Picchu or do the Inca Trail, or climb the Rainbow Mountain, it is recommended that you spend a couple of days resting in Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the
Machu Picchu is one of the most popular attractions in South America. This UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts more than 2 million visitors each year, and for good reason. It is a spectacular place with a fascinating history, beautiful scenery and many activities. With so many people visiting Machu Picchu each year, it is important
See all the differences between Lares Trek vs Salkantay Trek. Salkantay is the best alternative to Inca Trail while Lares is more cultural trek. We know that Inca Trail permit is over very quickly, thats why most people look for alternative Treks, so now we are going to compare the Salkantay Trek vs Lares Trek,
In Machu-Picchu.org we are going to explain the difference of Inca Trail vs Salkantay Trek, so continue reading to know about this hikes to Machu Picchu in Cusco. Hiking Machu Picchu is a dream of life for many travelers, but you have to know that to go there are more than one way. We compare
Here you will find the best and useful Salkantay Trek Packing list, you will check if you are bringing what really you will need in the trek and avoid to bring more than you need in your backpack. In this list we will show what you need and what for. Keep in mind that almost
Current weather and daily weather for the next 6 days The weather on the Salkantay trek changes a lot, due to the fact that it crosses through different altitudes and Cusco has rainy and drought seasons. The only place where weather is a major concern is the Salkantay Pass and nearby areas. Temperatures here, and
As we already wrote about this Trek, this trek is one of best alternative to the Inca Trail. Following the Salkantay trek map, you will visit and see some of the most beautiful places in the Andes and you will see the Salkantay mountain covered with snow (the altitude is 6372 m) and others places
The Salkantay Trek elevation and distance is very different every day and the standard route of Salkantay Trail is the northeast mountain range. Access to the route usually involves three days of hike from the city of Cusco. The hike involves about 1,800 m (5,900 feet) of vertical gain, in glaciers, snow, ice and some
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