The Inca Trail Peru is the only hiking route that reaches Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, the same entrance that the Incas used centuries ago. This is what makes it different from any other hike in the region: the section is done on foot, walking along old stone paths and you reach the inca citadel from the high part. The route also goes through some of the archaeological sites like Winay Wayna and Sayacmarca , which can only be reached through this path. Because of this mix of factors (you can get to Machu Picchu on foot, the ruins along the way are well-kept and the historic route is well-established), the Inca Trail is considered the classic and popular choice to get to Machu Picchu. But, it requires a permit and advance booking, since the government limits the number of visitors to walk this route every day. Those travelers who do not get the permit, or who prefer different landscapes, usually choose one of the alternative route to Machu Picchu , like the Sal...
Cusco is not just a city, it is a doorway to the past of the Inca Empire and one of the most amazing regions of Peru. This corner of the Andes, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO , keeps within its stone streets, grand landscapes, and old temples, the living heart of one of the most important cultures in pre-Columbian history. In this blog, we invite you to discover the treasures of Cusco , exploring from the mysterious city of Machu Picchu to the towns that still keep the Inca heritage in their daily traditions. We also travel through the colorful markets, the old festivals like Inti Raymi , the unique tastes of its food, and the archaeological sites that can be visited nearby. Every place, every corner of Cusco, tells a story: that of the greatness of a civilization, the fight against the conquest, and the mixing of cultures that today shapes a unique identity. Here, history is not read in books, it is breathed in the air, felt in the ground, and heard in the voices of its peopl...