Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

Peru is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, it has the Sierra in the Cordillera de los Andes, the Jungle around the Amazon River and the Coast next to the Pacific Ocean. But if it is one of the people who will skip all this, to go straight to Machu Picchu in Cusco, then you may want to enter Machu Picchu ... in a less conventional way. You can choose between one of the amazing treks to Machu Picchu, or other amazing walks in Cusco, among which are some of the most amazing hiking trails in the world. These are some of the most amazing walks in Cusco • Inca Trail (classic) to Machu Picchu • Salcantay trek - Machu Picchu • Walk through the Ausangate • Hike Huchuy Qosqo - Machu Picchu • Walk to Choquequirao • Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu • Lares walk - Machu Picchu Inca Trail to Machu Picchu The Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu is one of those experiences that can change your life, unique and unforgettable; One of the best walks in the world. Walk ...

Here you have a list for things you must pack for a Salkantay Trek: Mountain shoes or slippers with grip  Sweater and jacket for the days in the snowy  Hat  Insect repellent  Sunscreen with UV A personal cover for the rain  Long-sleeved polo shirts  Shorts and long pants Lip balm  Toilet paper  Snack bar  Lantern  Glasses, plastic bags, sleeping bag  Personal and medical items One light backpack per person Photo or video camera and its extra charger Some extra money in small denomination (preferable in soles) Water Bottle, and water purifying tablets.  Bring extra money for spending on the road and arrival in Aguas Calientes. Also, remember that for a Salkantay Trek you need to be in good physical shape, since the route is hardous, and the altitude makes the hike more difficult. 

To know " Best time to visit Machu Picchu ", you must first know about the weather in Machu Picchu; the location of Machu Picchu in the middle of the Amazon jungle and the Andes mountain range, makes this area enjoy a very particular climate. In Machu Picchu there are 2 very marked weather stations, each of them has its pros and cons, so only you can decide what is the ideal time to come to Machu Picchu. Dry season in Machu Picchu It occurs between April and October and for many, although not for all, it is the best time to visit Machu Picchu ; The sun shines all day and there is almost no rain, allowing you to perform, without much care, the treks to the mountains of Machu Picchu, to get the best aerial views of the Inca city with the blue sky in the background. However, you will have to take turns in the places, with many other people who chose this time to visit Machu Picchu; and in case you did not know, during the dry season, there is also the "high season of tou...

The Machu Picchu city is a place full of mysticism, it is a monument to the divinity, where man really feels like a creature of the gods, the overwhelming aspect of his spirit, seems to transport him to a magical place where anything is possible, in an unimaginable way. It is a place where the strange forces of nature transport you to an incomparable cosmic state, a state that can only be experienced in Machu Picchu city . It is one of the most famous archaeological centers in the world, and therefore, the most visited tourist attraction in Peru. The Machu Picchu city (Quechua voice, old mountain) is today universally known, both for its imposing and original ruins, as for its incomparable situation on the edge of an abyss, in whose bottom run the stormy waters of the Urubamba River. Even today, it is a mystery how the builders managed to take immense blocks of stone to the top of the mountain and build such a beautiful city. Probably built in the fifteenth century, in the g...

The world's largest and most diversified rainforest is a paradise for nature lovers. Here seems another world, impressive and fascinating where everything is gigantic, an explosion of colors, smells, and unknown sounds, in short, we are on another planet. Venture in the jungle, we enter another dimension, the giant trees can reach 40 meters high with a trunk 3 meters in diameter, the flowers, the leaves are immense, the cacophony is permanent, the jungle never sleeps. The total area of ​​the Amazon Jungle Peru is 6 million km2, almost the surface of Australia and 1 ½ times the European Union. In Peru, it represents more than half of the territory but only 13% of the population despite some important cities. The cuisine of the jungle is also special. Of course you can try the local specialties such as suri, a large white worm or giant ants, but the typical dishes are sometimes more "civilized" like the juane, chicken, rice and vegetables cooked inside a bijao leaf (...

Ollantaytambo was one of the villages that came under the rule of the Incas. The city served as an important checkpoint. According to Inca laws, these lands were reserved for the dynasty of Inca rulers. Learn all about the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo in Cusco, Peru. What does Ollantaytambo mean? According to various studies, Ollantaytambo is a word of Aymara origin (language of the Peruvian high plateau) that would mean "place of observation from below". In Ollantaytambo, culture and history are deeply combined, producing the admiration of the people who visit it. If you decide to tour the city of Ollantaytambo on your trip to Machu Picchu, you will enjoy not only green and beautiful landscapes but also the daily life of the inhabitants of this ancient human settlement. According to oral tradition, Ollantaytambo owes its name to the Inca drama 'Ollantay', which featured the Inca general 'Ollanta'. When was Ollantaytambo founded? In the m...

You must take into account some practical tips that will help you " travel from Lima to Cusco " and take the trip in the most complete and comfortable way, do not miss the opportunity to explore the imperial city of Cusco as you should and without rush Distances and travel times are not that great in Peru. However, geography requires that drivers take things slowly, and without a doubt it is the best way to travel to a destination like Peru. Travel from Lima to Cusco From the Lima airport to the city of Cusco there is a distance of 1,165 km. and it will only take an hour if you decide to travel by plane. On the other hand, the bus travel from Lima to Cusco takes around 20 hours. Remember that the city of Cusco is a mandatory arrival point for people wishing to reach Machu Picchu. Arrive in Cusco by plane A flight from the city of Lima to the city of Cusco will take about 1 hour (55 minutes to be exact), flights from Lima and any city in Peru, arrive at the Teniente...