Machu Picchu – The ultimate journey to the heart of the Inca Empire

🌄 Machu Picchu: a once-in-a-lifetime experience High in the Andes, surrounded by misty mountain peaks and ancient terraces, lies Machu Picchu: one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. Visiting this sacred Inca city is not just an outing, but the absolute highlight of any trip through Peru. We were there early in the morning, at the first entry around 6am. At that time, it was still wonderfully quiet and we almost had Machu Picchu to ourselves. By 9am, a lot more tourists had started to arrive and it suddenly became much busier. We would recommend visiting Machu Picchu in the morning, then walking around in Aguas Calientes and grabbing something to eat in one of the many restaurants before heading back to Ollantaytambo and Cusco. How do you get there from Cusco? Cusco → Ollantaytambo Taxi or collectivo (± 1h30 – 2h) Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes Train along the Urubamba River (± 1h30 – 2h) Train companies: PeruRail : https://www.perurail.com/ Inca Rail : https://incarail.com/ From Aguas Calientes, take the shuttle bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu (± 25 min). 🥾 Alternative: Salkantay Trek (ideal for adventurous travelers) For those who love adventure and nature, the Salkantay Trek is a beautiful alternative to the classic train route. Multi-day trekking (usually 4 or 5 days) Spectacular landscapes: glaciers, mountain passes, and lakes Also ends in Aguas Calientes, just before Machu Picchu More info: https://www.salkantaytrekking.com/ 🎟 Where do you buy your tickets for Machu Picchu? Only online and limited per day: https://tuboleto.cultura.pe/llaqta_machupicchu Date + time slot + circuit set Booking well in advance is essential ✔ Train tickets Via PeruRail or Inca Rail Strongly advised to book as soon as your Machu Picchu ticket is set 👉 Travel tip: coordinate your train times, bus tickets, and entry slot well to avoid stress.

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