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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

As one of the most popular hiking trails in the world travelers will usually ask “is the Inca Trail dangerous?” before booking. The short answer is a resounding “no” the Inca Trail is not dangerous. We do however need to detail exactly why taking the... Continue Reading

Making sure you have a full and complete Inca trail packing list can be the difference between having a good trek or a great one. As one of the most famous hiking routes in the entire world, all travelers will want to be as best prepared as possible for the journey.  Once... Continue Reading

Huchuy Qosqo is an Incan site that is located to the north of Cusco in Peru. The archaeological site’s name is in the Incan language of Quechua and it translates to “Little Cusco.” Scholars agree that this site must have been a type of royal estate in 1420 by... Continue Reading

There are two basic forms of Inca trail hikes that lead to the stone city of Machu Picchu. The traditional routes taken by the Incas to reach the citadel have been the most popular treks taken by travelers throughout the years. The enigmatic paths will traverse pristine... Continue Reading

Dead woman’s pass on The Inca Trail is not only one of the most iconic parts of this Machu Picchu hike. It is also one of the most difficult as well as memorable sections of the entire trip. This area on the 4-day Inca trail tends to be the one that makes most of the... Continue Reading

Peru is a marvelous place to visit with destinations all over the country just calling out to be travelers. Most of the tourists that come to Peru have one place in mind they want to visit over everything else. This is normally the Machu Picchu Hike along with some treks like the... Continue Reading

Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu which of the two popular additional treks should you take during your Machu Picchu hike? While one is a more structured climb the other feels like it gives the hiker more independence. Let’s go over some of the major differences between... Continue Reading

There are three different trains to Machu Picchu of which two are availabe to tourists. Let's go over the various trains along with pricing and details. Continue Reading

Among the many places to see in Machu Picchu, one of the most important is the temple of the three windows which are present near the Machu Picchu main square. The temple of the three windows has always been a source of conversation as to what the purpose and origins are. Along... Continue Reading