In your hiking trip in Machu Picchu you will understand the level of evolution of the Incas, who built this citadel in a way that even today the engineering cannot explain. In each step, you will see the hands of a people who resist, but whose ancestors have left an indelible mark.

Cuzco

The starting point to Machu Picchu is Cuzco, an amazing city, full of culture, history and gentle people. From Cuzco to the base of Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, there is a little more than 200 km of distance. The journey can be done in many ways, ask your guide which is the most suitable for you.

Incas' Sacred Valley

Feel the energy of this valley, full of Inca ruins, native villages, craft markets and snowy mountains that are slowly disappearing and transforming the landscape into pure Amazon rainforest. If you go to Machu Picchu from Cuzco, you will go through one of the best sections of the Sacred Valley.

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Before your hiking trip in Machu Picchu it is advisable that you acclimatize to the altitude in Cuzco. Plan your trip with one or extra days for acclimatization.

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