Machu Picchu is most likely the crown jewel on a Peru vacation due to the anticipation experienced by most visitors upon reaching the
country. It is without a doubt an incredible location that represents a landmark to the Peruvian community. Ever since it was named a
new world wonder tourism in the country has increased dramatically thus Peru opened its doors to the outside world in a way it hadn’t
done previously.
There are several ways for travelers to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu; the most common way is of course by taking the train
which heads out from either Cusco or Ollantaytambo en leaves you in the small town at the bottom of Machu Picchu. This town is known
as Aguas Calientes and is the place where you will have access to the buses which take you up to the Inca city; the best time to head
up there is early, very early. This way you will see one of the most beautiful sites, the sunrise slowly coming up over the Andean
mountain range; this is a definite favorite among travelers
However there are other more traditional ways of reaching the once lost Inca citadel, many visitors opt to take one of the several
trails and treks offered in order to reach Machu Picchu on foot. Imagine taking a trek such as the Inca trail (the traditional way the
Inca took to get to Machu Picchu) which puts you in the middle of the Andean mountain range deep in the Peruvian highlands. The local
landscapes, flora and fauna are beautiful and well worth your time; what’s more is that is definitely has a special appeal to do
something the way the natives did it for several hundred years.
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