Peru is, beyond a doubt, one of the greatest adventure travel destinationson the planet. It offers an amazing list of things to see and do, perfectly blending culture with both mountain, coastal as well as jungle settings, along with ancient artifacts and ruins that rival those found in Egypt and the other ancient lands. Of course, the most spectacular and famous of those ruins is the lost city of Machu Picchu, located at 8000 feet above sea level, in the Andes Mountains, close to the Inca capital of Cusco.
Machu Picchu is the number one tourist attraction in a country full of tourist attractions, and there are multiple ways of getting there. Most take a train to the site, preferring to enjoy a scenic ride through the mountains. But one of the other ways of reaching the “Lost City of the Incas” is hiking the Inca Trail, an option that has grown in popularity over the past few years. The Inca trail is a very popular trek or the alternative Lares trek both end at Machu Picchu. Please click on the previou links for more trip details or read on below..
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