It is the starting point of your expedition for the Inca Trail, so it is a must see destination. This city is 3400 meters high and you may find it difficult to acclimatize. But once you achieve it, you will enjoy an architecture that combines Inca history with the colonizing influence of Europe.
Language
Spanish
Currency
Peruvian Sol
Best time to visit
Between May and September, during the driest season
How to get there
You can fly to Lima, Peru's capital, from where you have multiple connections to Cuzco
Remember that the access to the citadel of Machu Picchu is limited. No more than 500 visitors are allowed per day. Therefore, it is important to contact and organize your trip in advance with your local guide. The hike can be strenuous in some sections, especially due to the high altitude. It’s alway advisable to take a few days for acclimatization. Your guide will surely give you many tips to better deal with that.
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