"Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail" Machu Picchu by darthmilmo

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Due to the magnitud of Machu Picchu, you tend to forget that Machu Picchu was not the Inca capital. We all know today that the capital was Cusco. Nevertheless, Machu Picchu is the best known Inca settlement in the world. No wonder! Machu Picchu is an amazing Inca city with amazing masonry and peculiar architectural techiques. This is one of the must-see wonders in the world.

If you have the time, try hiking in the Inca Trail. My first major trek in the Sacred Valley was the cream of the crop. After looking around for ages, I signed up with Flamencos tour and did the famous Inca Trail en route to the infamous Machu Picchu ruins. At first I was disappointed you had to hire a babysitter to take you around the historic trail, but in the end I do regret I do not regret it one bit. Guides and porters run the trail itself now so you only carry your own stuff plus your sleeping bag and mattress. The helpful porters carry the food, the supplies, and the tents. Our group size was 16 people from different countries and walks of life. Let me tell you though, we were one spoil group with 3 daily meals plus one tea time with snacks each day. The Must see tips covered the actual tips of Machu Pichu, Huayna Picchu, and Templo de la Luna. The Off-the-beaten path covers the tips on the 4 day Inca Trail.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:One of the most interesting ruins in the world
  • Cons:Too Touristy at times, have to be babysat on the trek
  • In a nutshell:A must-see ruin and a must-do. Totally Amazing!
  • Last visit to Machu Picchu: Dec 2000
  • Intro Updated Jan 14, 2003
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  • elpariente's Profile Photo
    Jun 15, 2006 at 6:59 AM

    I really should like to make the Inca Trail . I will start to train myself

  • LuisGuimaraes's Profile Photo
    May 28, 2005 at 1:37 PM

    I'm so excited with my trip down there in july that I didn't even want to see the pics, for not spoiling the surprise!!

  • Jan 21, 2005 at 10:41 AM

    Wow! Stunning photos on a great place! Keep up the good work Fernando! Greetings from Germany

  • RedEaredPanda's Profile Photo
    Nov 8, 2004 at 2:37 PM

    Can't get over the pictures.. They're fabuloso.. Hope taking the train offers some scenery as good as hiking the trail.. Rafi

  • kenyneo's Profile Photo
    Nov 4, 2004 at 11:19 PM

    What a brilliant page ...latin America is my next dream ...so envy of you ...cheers

  • globetrott's Profile Photo
    May 31, 2004 at 6:45 PM

    What a great adventure ! Excellent pics again, this scenery looks even great in fog and rain...

  • Paul2001's Profile Photo
    Apr 10, 2004 at 10:42 PM

    Stunning photos! I looking forward to seeing Machu Picchu.

  • Rinjani's Profile Photo
    Feb 23, 2004 at 4:26 AM

    Ohh...that's beautiful!!! I enjoy to see the beautiful pics of Machu Picchu.

  • Sharrie's Profile Photo
    Feb 17, 2004 at 11:01 PM

    That first pix.. it's inspirational! Your hike reminded me of the one I went on 2 years ago to Huangshan, China!

  • neilward's Profile Photo
    Jan 27, 2004 at 2:42 AM

    Fantastic pages,I hope to go there in September this year

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