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Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Machu Picchu travel 2023 and experience the magic of one of the world’s most iconic ancient ruins. This ancient Inca citadel, perched high in the Andes Mountains, is a symbol of the Incas’ advanced engineering and architectural... Continue Reading

Planning the best Machu Picchu tour is easier than most people think as long as you first consider the essential aspects of the trip. There are so many paths and routes to take before even getting to the Inca citadel that a set itinerary needs to be laid out for clarity.... Continue Reading

Your packing list for Machu Picchu will depend mainly on the method you used to get there. There are several routes we take to reach Machu Picchu, like treks which have specific packing requirements, or train ride which has their specification about what you should pack for the... Continue Reading

Where is Machu Picchu? A good Machu Picchu map can come in pretty handy when planning your trip to the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru towards the easter region at over 8,000 feet above sea level (2,430 meters). Machu Picchu belongs to the... Continue Reading

The Pikillaqta ruins are part of an archaeological complex that houses structures that are over 2,000 years old. This location also goes by the name of the “flea town”, however scholars are unsure of its original name. The village of Pikillaqta has structures that... Continue Reading

The Paucarcancha Ruins are a set of Inca constructions that can be found high in the Andes mountains. They can usually be accessed via a detour taken during the classic 4 day Inca trail to Machu Picchu or via the Salkantay trek, you can even have one night where you camp near... Continue Reading

The Inca legend states the Pururaucas were stone soldiers that helped the Inca defeat their rivals, The Chanca in a battle that took place in 1438. While the Inca did not have a written language, they were able to tell their history and local folklore through songs and stories... Continue Reading

The entire Machu Picchu tour takes anywhere from an hour and a half to around two hours in total. The full tour trip takes place from the moment you enter the Sanctuary to the time the guide finishes with his presentation. After the guided Machu Picchu hike through the complex,... Continue Reading

During your trip to Machu Picchu, you will hear about the possibility to tour through the Inca bridge. This is actually a direct reference to not one but two different Inca bridges giving access to the stone city. During the Machu Picchu hike, you actually have the option to... Continue Reading

The Puka Pukara ruins are basically an Inca military fortress located in the Cusco near the city.  The Incas were no strangers to buildings with multiple uses and these would include military objectives as well. This “Red fortress” is one of our stops during a... Continue Reading