📜 Ancient Inca cult city ruins in the Peruvian Andes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
🔍 Built with dry stone masonry, it survived earthquakes and was never discovered by the Spanish.
🏔️ Breathtaking mountain scenery and views
🗿 Marvel at intricate Inca dry stone masonry
✨ Experience the mystical energy of an ancient civilization
🚶♂️ Trek various trails, including to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
⚠️ Stricter rules, limited daily visitors, requires authorized guide
💰 Can be expensive, especially train and entrance fees
🚶♀️ Some trails are difficult and strenuous
🎟️ Book special tickets for Huayna Picchu or Montaña Machu Picchu well in advance due to limits
👟 Wear comfortable hiking shoes; steps are uneven
🎒 Bring a warm sleeping bag if trekking the Inca Trail, as nights are cold
🚂 Consider open-window train cars from Ollantaytambo for scenic views
🚶♂️ Hike up from Aguas Calientes for free, takes about 90 minutes
🏛️ Visit the hidden Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón for more history
💰 Train from Cusco >$100, entrance $47-62, bus $24, museum $7.
🕒 Entrance split between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
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