Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

The Inca Trail routes are hard and require physical preparation to carry out this activity. Preparation for the Inca Trail: fitness, exercise and heart rate The preparation for the Inca Trail begins taking into consideration the physical condition, in which you are currently. It is necessary to organize yourself, specialists recommend starting to prepare 6 months before your walk. The muscles become stronger, if they are trained regularly and above all properly, start with daily walks, so that your muscles build resistance, increasing the degree of difficulty little by little; which will gradually strengthen your physical condition and above all it will train the heart muscle, making it pump blood more efficiently and have more oxygen. To be fit to walk, your heart, back muscles, hips, and feet must be strong so that you can climb more easily and use less oxygen; therefore, altitude sickness will not have any effect on your body. Where and how to exercise? This depends on y...

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 ...

Extra time during your trip to Machu Picchu will give you the opportunity to experience the adventure of the Andean region in Peru; Cusco and the Sacred Valley offer something for all travelers, this ranges from excitement to extreme adrenaline. Here we present some ways to take advantage of your free time during your trip to Machu Picchu . Adventure Sports in Cusco and the Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Rafting Zipline Ride Rock Climbing RELATED STORY: ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS IN PERU Mountain biking in Cusco and the Sacred Valley There are half-day and full-day bicycle tours suitable for any level of experience, most routes cover beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. There are many levels of difficulty, easy, moderate, and advanced; You can choose the difficulty depending on your experience and physical condition. The attractions during the tours include villages, rivers, mountains, and archaeological sites. Rafting on the Urubamba Ri...

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...

One of the 7 Wonders of the modern world Declared cultural heritage of humanity since 1983 by UNESCO Lost City - Sacred City - Cradle of the Inca Empire , Machupicchu Located 2,430 meters high in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing architectural realization of the Inca Empire in Its apogee Its walls, terraces and gigantic ramps give the impression of having been sculpted in the escarpments of the rock, as if they were part of it. The natural frame, located on the eastern slope of the Andes, is part of the upper Amazon Basin, which has a very varied flora and fauna. Where is Machu Picchu? The archaeological zone is located on the left bank of the Vilcanota river, in the Kusi Chaka creek, until the mouth of the Alabama river. In the district of Machu Picchu, province of Urubamba, the department of Cusco at 112.5 km. northeast of the city of Cusco in Peru. To get to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you can choose tw...

Cusco Peru is one of the most historic places in Latin America. The city was the center and the economic and spiritual center of the Inca Empire for many centuries and therefore today has a considerable number of highly interesting archaeological sites. The influences of the culture of the Quechua Indians are still palpable in many places and make Cusco a highlight not only for travelers interested in culture and history. In the 13th century, the Incas made Cusco their capital and the city remained central until the Spanish invasion of 1535, led by Francisco Pizzaro , finally overthrew the civilization of that time. After their victory, the Spanish conquistadores destroyed most of Cusco and the city suddenly lost its immense importance. It wasn't until the 20th century that the world took notice of the small town in the Andes again. In 1911, the nearby Machu Picchu was rediscovered in the cloud forests and thus Cusco developed into the central starting point for researchers and...