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In this jam-packed edition, you’ll be able to find all you need to know about Machu Picchu, the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ and how to get there, the tricky topic of Peruvian trains, a trip report on the worlds famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ( see also our 2012 Inca Trail Special). Want to book this beautiful world-famous trek right away? More info here or book here. This year will also see the continuation of our generous discount system: ‘like’ our page on Facebook, or opt for one of our fixed departures and save yourself money!
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If you don’t fancy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu for several days and unless you want to take 4 mini-buses with crying babies and local produce, a small train overall taking about 10 hours, you better take the direct train to Aguas Calientes from Cusco. Unfortunately this process has been made overly complicated and quite expensive, due to it being the main route to see Machu Picchu, the jewel of the Inca Empire and the most important Peruvian tourism site in the country. |
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Set around 400m. below the historic site of Machu Picchu, the town of Aguas Calientes is the unavoidable stop-off point for all visitors. Those who do a one day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cusco won’t have much time there, but anyone staying overnight in order to beat the crowds at Machu Picchu before sunrise the next morning, and/or hike up the Huayna Picchu mountain will have some spare time in the town (recently renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo, just to confuse everyone). |
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Nowadays, there is so much information available on the web about a tour to Machu Picchu that is it very easy to confuse yourself. Hopefully this article of definitive answers to some commonly asked questions will clear a few things up for those planning to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” in Peru.
1. Is it necessary to use a travel agency to go to Machu Picchu?
No, this is not a requirement... |
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