Monthly Archives: November 2021

Warmiwañusca Mountain Pass

November 25, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Warmiwañusca mountain pass is the highest point of the famous trek ‘Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu’. You get there on the second day, after an intense walk of approximately 21 kilometers. From there you have an incredible view of the Andean mountain range. It is one of the most photographed sites on […]

How to avoid the environmental impact on the Inca Trail?

November 11, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Inca Trail is located within the so-called ‘Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu’, an area full of a diversity of flora and fauna worthy of admiration. Due to this, the Peruvian authorities have implemented various rules to protect and conserve this fabulous natural area. Tourists, for their part, should avoid leaving waste during the route. […]

Snow mountains in Cusco and the Inca trail

November 10, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

Cusco is located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. A set of mountains adorn its landscapes. The highest peaks are snowcapped difficult to climb. During the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the snowy mountains of Salkantay, Verónica or Sahuasiray are visible. In addition, throughout the entire Cusco region it is possible to appreciate beautiful snow-capped […]

This is the Choquequirao trek of 4 days

November 4, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Choquequirao trek is a 4-day round-trip trekking route that runs through mountainous landscapes until arriving at the archaeological site of Choquequirao. This Inca citadel is known as ‘The sacred sister of Machu Picchu’ due to its resemblance to the wonder of the world. This route can be done on your own (it is a […]

This is the Lares trek to Machu Picchu of 4 days

November 3, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Lares trek is one of the hiking trails that lead to Machu Picchu. It lasts 4 days in which 37 kilometers are covered in total. The route is famous for touring Andean towns where the visitor soaks up the Andean culture. The difficulty of this walk is not much. On the penultimate day you […]

This is the Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu day by day

November 3, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Inca Jungle is an adventure tour in which adventure sports and walks are carried out for 4 days until finally arriving at Machu Picchu. The route owes its name to the fact that it crosses part of the province of La Convencion in the Cusco jungle. The only way to do this adventure is […]

This is the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

November 2, 2021 IncaTrail — No Comments

The Salkantay trek is a 5-day hiking route that ends in Machu Picchu. During the day, tourists travel mountainous sections (70 kilometers in total). At night you rest in camps with incredible views of the stars. The route can be done without a tour. However, it is best to do it with a tourism agency. […]