Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

Many protests are escalating in Peru: So far, eight people have died in demonstrations against the removal of the previous President Castillo . The state of emergency applies nationwide - this also has consequences for tourists at Machu Picchu . According to the government, eight people have died in various parts of Peru so far in the increasingly violent protests against the dismissal of President Pedro Castillo . Another 19 people were hospitalized in the capital of Peru , Lima and in the regions of Apurímac, Huancavelica, Arequipa and La Libertad, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Health . The human rights ombudswoman, Eliana Revollar, spoke of seven deaths within two days on Monday, under them two minors. All of the victims died from gunshots. Hundreds of tourists are stuck At the world-famous Inca site Machu Picchu , 800 tourists are currently stuck, the authorities said. The railway line between the World Heritage Site and the city of Cusco had previously been closed due to ...

The Empire of the Incas was established in Cusco, by the year 1,200 AD. Its origin is given in relation to two famous legends; one is the legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, and the other is the legend of the Ayar Brothers. In both cases, the legends point to Manco Cápac as the founder and first governor of the empire. But it was until the time of the Pachacutec , that the empire achieved its greatest expansion and power, reaching to cover almost 2 million km2 and it was precisely during this time, that the  Inca City of   Machu Picchu would be built. The arrival of the Spanish conquerors would cause the fall of the empire, at which time the Inca city would have been abandoned when it was still to be finished, and although some people say that the Spaniards knew of the existence of Machu Picchu, they could never have found it. The truth would be that the location would only be known by local inhabitants, until the time of its discovery, the year of 1911, when Hiram B...

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a spectacular trekking experience. Undoubtedly the best trekking experience in Peru, but at the same time, it can be said that it is one of the best routes in the world. The trail meanders through some of the most sublime landscapes of the Peruvian Andes and, as if That was not enough, it leads to one of the wonders of the world, the famous Machu Picchu. How long is the Inca Trail?  Part of the 23,000 kilometers (approx.14,000 miles) of roads built by the Incas in South America are on Peru's most famous trekking route, and possibly one of the most spectacular in America. Every year, approximately 25,000 hikers from all over the world travel their extraordinary 43 kilometers along a stone-paved road built by the Incas, which leads to the impregnable citadel of Machu Picchu located deep in the high jungle of Cusco . The trip begins in the town of Qorihuayrachina, at kilometer 88 of the Quillabamba - Cusco railway, and takes 3 to 4 days of st...

Machu Picchu , the impressive ruined city of the Incas in Peru, is definitely worth a visit! The city, which is located at an altitude of 2,430 meters on a mountain, is visited by millions of visitors every year, but what is so fascinating about the world-famous ruin? Pictures can capture moments, and give impressions of an environment. But the actual magic, the historic atmosphere of a place can only be experienced live. Machu Picchu is one of those places where you've seen hundreds of pictures and yet nothing comes close to the real experience of the centuries-old city of the Incas. Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and one of South America's top tourist attractions. Up to 2,000 people visit this attraction in Peru every day. I will now tell you what the ruined city in the middle of the mountains is all about and how you can plan a day trip here on your journey. History and Architecture In the 15th century, the Inca - a South American tribe fro...

Altitude sickness in Peru Cusco is at 3,430 meters, Puno (Lake Titicaca) at 3,800 meters, Chivay in the Colca Canyon is at 3,650 meters and on the way there you even cross a 4,896-meter high pass (Patapampa Pass). In the north, you will also find cities worth seeing, such as Huaraz at 3,050 meters and Cajamarca at 2,750 meters. The Andes run across the country from north to south. Many of the sights in Peru are located in the Andes. You're bad at handling them. Altitude sickness, called “ Soroche ” in Peru, can even affect Peruvians. When altitude sickness occurs, we don't get enough oxygen. We are talking about "thin air", which does not necessarily mean that there is not enough oxygen. Rather, there is a loss of pressure. As altitude increases, air pressure decreases and less oxygen gets into our lungs. As a result, we are undersupplied with oxygen. This is called hypoxia. It can become problematic if the body does not have enough time to adapt to the new conditions...

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu runs on the Qhapaq Ñan, the roads built by the Incas, a network of more than 23 thousand kilometers. Each year, approximately 25 thousand walkers from around the world travel the extraordinary 43 km of this cobblestone route, built by the Incas to reach the impregnable Inca city of Machu Picchu , deep in the high jungle and on top of a mountain. The Inca Trail , with the Inca city of Machu Picchu as the final destination, is the best known and most popular route among international tourists who come to Peru . The total journey is approximately 43 km and takes four days, including a day of visit to Machu Picchu . The natural scenery within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is impressive. With views of snow-capped mountains, cloud forests and a walk through the beautifully preserved ruins, it is an unforgettable experience. The total distance of the road is approximately 39.6 km and starts at Km. 82 in the place called Pisqacucho. To start the ...

Tourists from all over the world are attracted by the great adventure of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , adventurous travelers who come to explore the fantastic nature, beauty of the landscape and the archeological sites surrounding the Inca Trail , known as the most famous trekking South America. This tour is ideal for those who are loaded with energy to make a trek to Machu Picchu. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Days and 3 Nights Day 1: 06:00 - 08:00 Pick up from your hotel and travel in Cusco Bus to km. 82 Beginning of the Inca Trail - Patallacta, Wayllabamba. Night of Camping. Day 2: Wayllabamba, Warmi Huañusca (4215m), Pacaymayu, Runkuraccay. Night of Camping. Day 3: Runkuruccay, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñayhuayna. Night of Camping. Day 4: Wiñaywayna to Inti Punku. Guided tour in the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. 18:30 - 20:20 Return by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. 20:30 - 22:30 Return by tour bus from Ollantaytamb...

Inca Trail Peru The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu consists of three overlapping trails Mollepata, Classic and One Day Mollepata is the longest of the three routes with the highest mountain pass and intersects with the Classic route before crossing Warmiwañusqa ("dead woman"). Located in Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments including Cloud_forest, Alpine_tundra Settlements, tunnels, and many Incan ruins are located along the trail before ending the terminus at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain . The two longer routes require an ascent to beyond 4,200 metres (13,800ft) above sea level, which can result in altitude sickness. Concern about overuse leading to erosion has led the Peruvian government to place a limit on the number of people who may hike this trail per season, and to sharply limit the companies that can provide guides. As a result, advance booking is mandatory. A maximum of 500 people are allowed on the trail ...