Written by theartemis on November 10, 2006
- I climbed up to Machu Picchu. That was an experience of a lifetime and I don't regret one aching step. We started out by spending two days in Lima visiting the regional archaeological museum, a...
Written by the Xplorer on January 21, 2001
- Getting to Machu Picchu is an adventure in itself. Typically you will start your trip from Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes. There are roundtrip flights from Lima to Cusco several times a day,...
Written by the Xplorer on January 21, 2001
- Aguas Calientes is the small town that services the ruins of Machu Picchu. It is a 30-minute bus ride up from the village to the entrance of the ruins. Almost everyone has to...
Written by Shady Ady on September 9, 2006
- Travelling to Machu Picchu, you aren’t really given that many choices. The Inca Trail is obviously the favourite of choices, but as only 200 people, including the guides and porters, are allowed on the trail...
Written by Zeke111 on August 21, 2005
- Honestly, there is not much to say here. The beauty of this place speaks for itself. But I do have some recommendations to get the most out of your experience here.
1. Make sure...
Written by Zeke111 on August 21, 2005
- Ollantayambo is another amazing city in the Sacred Valley, and our last stop before Machu Picchu. It was at this great city that Manco Inca, the last great Incan ruler, made his stand against...
Written by Zeke111 on August 21, 2005
- Cusco is a stark contrast from the dirty hustle of Lima. It is the second largest city in Peru and the capital city of the ancient Incan empire. Located at 11,000 feet, this...
Written by hejallihop on November 26, 2003
- Eleven visits later, Machu Picchu retains its mind-blowing beauty and unquestionable charisma.
I have made precisely 11 visits to Machu Picchu under all manner of different circumstances. I have taken the bus, the train, hiked for...
Written by Kez on April 26, 2002
- At the end of a long day walking over the ruins when you finally subside onto that seat on the bus you are elated and satisfied and feeling so good about the day.
As the bus...
Written by the Xplorer on January 21, 2001
- The Andes have a monopoly on Llamas. Your trip to Machu Picchu will no doubt bring you face to face with an adorable llama. Standing about eyelevel, it is said they will spit...
Machu Picchu
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