We’ve put together the ultimate Salkantay Trek packing list to help you
prepare for you incredible outdoor.
We’ve put together the ultimate Salkantay Trek packing list to help you
prepare for you incredible outdoor.
We’ve put together the ultimate Salkantay Trek packing list to help you
prepare for you incredible outdoor.
Explore the most famous Inca trail that will take you through impressive archaeological sites, nature and
panoramic summit at more than 4,215 meters above sea level to the Inca cita del of Machu Picchu.
Wayllabamba, whose name in Quechua means “grass plain,” is located about 2750 meters above sea level. This is where travelers usually spend their first night camping. Only one of the towns is inhabited.
Pacaymayo is a valley crossed during the famous Trek of the Inca Trail. It is located not far from the Runkurakay ruins.
Wiñayhuayna is one of the most famous archaeological sites on the 4-day Inca Trail route. Its tropical mountainous geography and stone constructions give it a resemblance to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu was built in the classic Inca style, with polished dry stone walls. Its three main structures are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows.
The Huayna Picchu mountain, Wayna Pikchu in Quechua, (with an altitude of 2667 m above sea level) is part of the eastern foothills of the Salcantay massif, in Cuzco, Peru.
Phuyupatamarca is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. It is an urban center with terraces for the cultivation of various agricultural products.
Intipata is one of the archaeological sites that gives the Inca Trail more depth near the end of the route. By the time hikers...
Choosing between the Ausangate Trek vs Inca Trail is really a choice between two very different trekking experiences in southern Peru. One is the...
Patallacta on the Inca Trail is one of the earliest archaeological highlights on the Inca Trail, and that gives it a special role on...
Choosing between the Choquequirao Trek vs Inca Trail is really a choice between two very different trekking experiences in southern Peru. One is the...
Choosing between the Inca Trail vs Inca Quarry Trail is really a choice between two very different kinds of trekking experiences in the Cusco...
Sayacmarca is one of the most striking archaeological sites on the Inca Trail because it feels both dramatic and controlled at the same time....
Choosing between the Inca Trail vs Salkantay is one of the biggest decisions travelers make when planning a trek to Machu Picchu. Both are...
Choosing between the Inca Trail vs Huchuy Qosqo is really a choice between two very different hiking experiences in the Cusco region. One is...
Choosing between the Inca Trail vs Inca Jungle is one of the most common decisions travelers make when planning a route to Machu Picchu....
Runkuracay is one of those Inca Trail sites that many travelers do not know much about before the trek, but it often becomes more...
The Ancascocha Trek is one of the best options for travelers who want a more remote and less crowded trek to Machu Picchu. It...
One of the things that surprises many travelers about the Inca Trail is how good the food can be. Most people expect something basic,...
Whit astonishingly varied landscapes, stunning scenary, compelling history, and a legacy of fascinating cultures, there is truly something for everyone. Our expeditions in Perú are designed to showcase all that this country has to offer.
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