Monthly Archives: June 2021

Inca Trail: tips for the trip

The Inca Trail is the hiking route that everyone wants to do. The reason? It crosses roads built by the Incas hundreds of years ago, the famous qhapac ñan. On the route you can see a great diversity of flora and fauna as well as different Inca archaeological sites. The final prize, the most anticipated, […]

What to do if there are no quotas on the Inca Trail?

The 4-day Classic Inca Trail has limited availability. The popularity of this route is such that you need to make a purchase online 6 or 7 months before. Otherwise you will not find availability. Find out what to do if you can’t find a space to do this famous route to Machu Picchu. The Short […]

What is the difficulty of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a hiking route of moderate difficulty. There are very demanding mountainous sections but there are also very simple descending sections surrounded by incredible nature. Most visitors like this type of hike. However, people who are not in good physical condition can also do the route. Is the Inca […]

Trains to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

The train that connects Cusco with Machu Picchu is a very important service for tourism in Peru. Thanks to this service, it is much easier to do the Inca Trail and the trip to Machu Picchu, the main tourist attraction in the region. To take the train, you must buy tickets with the only two […]

Geology of the Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is a route characterized by crossing rugged mountainous terrain. It goes through the mountain chain called Vilcanota and the Urubamba mountain range. It covers an area from 4,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The Incas had to adapt to this difficult geology to build their roads and, above all, to build […]

The landscape of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail offers some of the most incredible landscapes of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. From high Andean mountains that exceed 4 thousand meters in height to dense vegetation of the jungle of Cusco. In this natural and historical space you can see various types of plants, trees, flowers, butterflies, birds and even […]

The rains on the Inca Trail

The rains are usually present during the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. These can occur at any time of the year, however, they are definitely more frequent in the rainy season, from November to March. Even in February, the wettest month of the year, the hiking trail remains closed due to constant rains. Learn more […]

Inca Trail: Is there surveillance on the route?

The Inca Trail is a hiking route with a lot of history. Today the Peruvian authorities protect these trails through rules and vigilance along the entire road. There are surveillance points such as at the entry points, in the different camps and in Machu Picchu. Learn more about security and surveillance on this historic walk. […]

Inca Trail and Machu Picchu: myths and truths

The Inca Trail is considered the best trek in Peru. Its fame also reaches international levels as there are many foreign tourists who want to do this 4-day route to Machu Picchu. However, there are many questions about this adventure. Here are ten myths and truths about this hiking route and its final goal: Machupicchu. […]

Inca Trail, most photographed route according to Google

The Inca Trail is one of the most amazing routes on the planet. Its trails are traveled every day by about 200 visitors, approximately. The photographs of this route are one of the most popular on social networks. Thus, according to Google, it is one of the most photographed routes in the world. Learn how […]