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How to get to Machu Picchu: our recommendations and travel tips

 One of the 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is a must-stop for anyone visiting Peru. There are even many combinations to visit Machu Picchu and for all tastes, from the most adventurous options to the most comfortable, multi-day excursions or just one-day tours... For this reason, and because we know that it will be a sure stop on your trip to Peru, today we are going to tell you how to get to Machu Picchu through all the possible routes. Routes to reach Machu Picchu on foot If you like hiking and are a real adventurer, there are many well-known hiking routes to get to Machu Picchu. We will inform you about the most common of them: Inca Trail: 2 days of trekking One of the options to get to Machu Picchu is the Inca Trail hike tours , considered the most legendary trekking route in Latin America. It is a path more than 500 years old that will take you to discover the archaeological area of Wiñawayna and the Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) until you reach Machu Picchu. RELATED STORY: WHE

Riots in Peru: Government confirms eight dead in protests

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