{"id":3248,"date":"2019-02-17T19:37:31","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T22:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=3248"},"modified":"2025-09-24T00:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T03:23:41","slug":"como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to Machu Picchu by trekking: routes and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reaching Machu Picchu on foot is not just a way of traveling: it is a journey that combines adventure, history and landscapes that will leave you breathless. Beyond the citadel itself, one of the <strong>7 wonders of the modern world<\/strong>The real gift is in the journey: mountains that touch the clouds, ancient Inca trails, and the thrill of walking to one of the most sacred places in South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post I tell you <strong>How to get to Machu Picchu by trekking<\/strong> <strong>by Hydroelectric<\/strong>, also mentioning details of other options, such as the famous <strong>Inca Trail<\/strong> and the challenger <strong>Salkantay Trek<\/strong>You&#039;ll find practical tips, what to pack, how to book, and what to expect from the experience. If you&#039;re looking for a trip that combines culture, nature, and physical challenge, read on: this destination has it all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt.webp\" alt=\"Machu Pichu\" class=\"wp-image-38535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_machupichu01-opt-400x225.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eabf1aefd3a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eabf1aefd3a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Donde_queda_el_Machu_Picchu\" >Where is Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Breve_historia_de_Machu_Picchu\" >Brief history of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Como_comprar_las_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu\" >How to buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Comprar_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu_en_forma_online_recomendada\" >Buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu online (recommended):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Comprar_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu_en_forma_presencial\" >Buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu in person:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Cusco\" >Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Aguas_Calientes_Machu_Picchu_Pueblo\" >Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Circuitos_para_visitar_en_el_Machu_Picchu\" >Circuits to visit in Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Como_llegar_a_Machu_Picchu_desde_Cuzco_como_punto_de_inicio\" >How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco as a starting point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Como_llegar_a_Aguas_Calientes_desde_Cuzco\" >How to get to Aguas Calientes from Cusco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#1_Bus_a_Ollantaytambo_Bus_a_km_82_Trekking_mas_economica\" >1. Bus to Ollantaytambo + Bus to km 82 + Trekking (cheaper)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#2_Bus_a_Santa_Maria_Bus_a_Santa_Teresa_Bus_a_Hidroelectrica_Trekking\" >2. Bus to Santa Mar\u00eda + Bus to Santa Teresa + Bus to Hidroelectrica + Trekking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#3_Minivan_a_Hidroelectrica_Trekking_la_que_elegi_yo\" >3. Minivan to Hydroelectric + Trekking (the one I chose)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#4_Camino_del_Inca\" >4. Inca Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#5_Salkantay_Trek\" >5. Salkantay Trek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#6_Tren_Turistico_hasta_Aguas_Calientes\" >6. Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Desde_Cuzco_a_Hidroelectrica\" >From Cuzco to Hydroelectric<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Comienzo_del_viaje\" >Beginning of the journey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Comienza_el_trekking_hacia_Aguas_Calientes_por_las_vias\" >The trekking towards Aguas Calientes begins along the tracks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Pueblo_de_Aguas_Calientes\" >Town of Aguas Calientes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Como_llegar_a_Machu_Picchu_desde_Aguas_Calientes\" >How to get to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Bienvenidos_a_una_de_las_7_Maravillas_del_Mundo_Moderno_Machu_Picchu\" >Welcome to one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Que_ver_en_el_Machu_Picchu\" >What to see in Machu Picchu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Recorrer_la_ciudadela\" >Tour the citadel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Subir_al_Huayna_Picchu\" >Climb Huayna Picchu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Subir_a_la_Montana_Machu_Picchu\" >Climb Machu Picchu Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Caminar_al_Puente_Inca\" >Walk to the Inca Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Visitar_el_Intipunku_Puerta_del_Sol\" >Visit the Intipunku (Sun Gate)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Mejor_epoca_para_ir_a_Machu_Picchu\" >Best time to go to Machu Picchu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Temporada_seca_abril_a_octubre_la_mejor_epoca\" >Dry season (April to October): the best time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Temporada_de_lluvias_noviembre_a_marzo_menos_recomendada\" >Rainy season (November to March): less recommended<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-llegar-a-machu-pichu-de-forma-economica-y-sin-caminar-tanto\/#Reflexiones_finales_sobre_la_visita_al_Machu_Picchu\" >Final thoughts on the visit to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_queda_el_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Where is Machu Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu is located high in the Andes Mountains, in the Cusco region of southeastern Peru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It rises to approximately 2,430 meters above sea level, in the midst of a mountainous environment covered by cloud forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The citadel sits on a narrow ridge between the Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River valley. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu07.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu, una de las 7 maravillas del mundo\" class=\"wp-image-40735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu07-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Its strategic location not only makes it impressive from a scenic point of view, but also reflects the Incas' mastery in the planning and construction of their settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-peru\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Pichu - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-2954 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-peru\/\">My visit to Machu Picchu was part of my 2 week travel itinerary through Peru.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breve_historia_de_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Brief history of Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu was an Inca citadel built in the 15th century, during the height of the Inca Empire. It is believed to have been built by the emperor <strong>Pachac\u00fatec<\/strong> around the year <strong>1450<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu04.jpg\" alt=\"Postal Antigua del Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-13215\" style=\"width:625px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu04-600x392.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old Postcard of Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The craziest thing is that the Spanish <strong>they never found her<\/strong>, so it was not sacked or destroyed like other Inca cities. It was \u201clost\u201d to the outside world until <strong>Hiram Bingham<\/strong>, an American explorer, rediscovered it in <strong>1911<\/strong>, guided by local farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today it is considered one of the greatest architectural and engineering achievements of the Inca Empire, and is <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> since 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_comprar_las_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>How to buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have two ways to purchase tickets in advance. Please note that beyond what is described below, always check the latest information on the website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchu.gob.pe\/boletos-de-ingreso-online\/\">official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comprar_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu_en_forma_online_recomendada\"><\/span>Buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu online (recommended):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official platform:<\/strong> The Ministry of Culture of Peru has enabled the platform <a href=\"https:\/\/tuboleto.cultura.pe\/llaqta_machupicchu\">Your Ticket<\/a> for ticket sales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticipation:<\/strong> It is recommended to purchase tickets with at least <strong>2 to 3 months in advance<\/strong>, especially during the high season (June to October), as places are limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comprar_entradas_para_visitar_el_Machu_Picchu_en_forma_presencial\"><\/span>Buy tickets to visit Machu Picchu in person:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchu.gob.pe\/compra-boletos-presencial\/\">official site<\/a> They describe how and where to buy tickets in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cusco\"><\/span>Cusco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) on Garcilaso Street, near the Plaza de Armas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office at 324 Maruri Street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aguas_Calientes_Machu_Picchu_Pueblo\"><\/span>Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DDC Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Availability<\/strong>: <strong>1,000 tickets per day<\/strong> are reserved for in-person sales, intended for the following day. However, availability may be limited, so it is recommended to check in advance using this <a href=\"https:\/\/tuboleto.cultura.pe\/disponibilidad\/llaqta_machupicchu\" target=\"_self\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circuitos_para_visitar_en_el_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Circuits to visit in Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since June 2024, new circuits have been implemented to visit within Machu Picchu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Panoramic Circuit:<\/strong> It is characterized by offering options for wide or panoramic views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu and its sacred mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classic Circuit:<\/strong> It is characterized by combining a visit to the platforms in the middle section and the entire urban area of the Inca City of Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Royalty Circuit:<\/strong> It consists of four routes and is characterized by exploring the most sacred and important spaces occupied by Inca royalty, such as the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Condor, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like they&#039;ve made it quite complicated. It used to be simpler; you had to pay a single entry fee and then Huayna Picchu separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, each circuit has variants that may include access to mountains such as Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. You should be well-informed before purchasing your ticket, as each option may have a different price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The details of each circuit, including what is included or not, can be seen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tuboleto.cultura.pe\/llaqta_machupicchu\">official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/valle-sagrado-de-los-incas-que-ver-y-como-recorrerlo-desde-cuzco\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_pisac02-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Terrazas en las ruinas de Pisac - Valle Sagrado de los Incas\" class=\"wp-image-40624 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_pisac02-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_pisac02-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_pisac02-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_pisac02.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/valle-sagrado-de-los-incas-que-ver-y-como-recorrerlo-desde-cuzco\/\">Sacred Valley of the Incas: what to see and how to get there from Cusco<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Machu_Picchu_desde_Cuzco_como_punto_de_inicio\"><\/span>How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco as a starting point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first objective we have before arriving at Machu Picchu is <strong>Hot Waters.<\/strong> This picturesque town, located next to the Vilcanota River, is a must-see before embarking on the final hike to the ruins. It&#039;s the perfect base before the climb, where you can eat in one of its many restaurants, find accommodation, enjoy the hot springs, rest, or take a stroll. It&#039;s very pretty, and I recommend spending at least a couple of nights here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So taking as a starting point <strong>Cuzco<\/strong>There are several options for reaching the ancient Inca citadel. They all vary in price, time, and comfort, so you can imagine that the fastest and most comfortable options will be the most expensive, while those requiring more time and physical effort will be the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below I&#039;ll tell you what those options are in general terms so you&#039;re up to date, and then I&#039;ll elaborate on the one I made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-cuzco-la-antigua-capital-del-imperio-inca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-800x533.webp\" alt=\"Catedral de Cuzco\" class=\"wp-image-40606 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_cuzco08.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-cuzco-la-antigua-capital-del-imperio-inca\/\">What to do in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Aguas_Calientes_desde_Cuzco\"><\/span>How to get to Aguas Calientes from Cusco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bus_a_Ollantaytambo_Bus_a_km_82_Trekking_mas_economica\"><\/span>1. Bus to Ollantaytambo + Bus to km 82 + Trekking (cheaper)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option involves taking a <strong>bus leaving from Cusco to the town of Ollantaytambo<\/strong> (2 hours approx.). Then take another <strong>bus to km 82 of route 288<\/strong> (approx. 30 min). From there <strong>walk towards Aguas Calientes for 6\/7 hours<\/strong>. approximately along the train tracks. I don&#039;t remember the price of the buses, but it was the cheapest option of all. But don&#039;t be overconfident, as buses from Ollantaytambo sometimes don&#039;t run or aren&#039;t on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated travel time: 9.30 hours and a lot of walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bus_a_Santa_Maria_Bus_a_Santa_Teresa_Bus_a_Hidroelectrica_Trekking\"><\/span>2. Bus to Santa Mar\u00eda + Bus to Santa Teresa + Bus to Hidroelectrica + Trekking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this alternative, we will take a <strong>bus to the town of Santa Mar\u00eda<\/strong> (5\/6 hours approx.). From there another <strong>bus to Santa Teresa<\/strong> (1 hour), and finally another <strong>bus to Hidroel\u00e9ctrica (30 min)<\/strong>They say there may be buses connecting Santa Mar\u00eda with Hidroel\u00e9ctrica, too, in case you want to avoid going to Santa Teresa. From Hidroel\u00e9ctrica, you have to walk along the train tracks for two to three hours until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. I don&#039;t remember the price of the buses, but they were also very affordable. The downside to this option is that with so many buses and transfers, the wait can be very long. There&#039;s no guarantee of when they&#039;ll arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid walking the 2\/3 hours from Hidroel\u00e9ctrica, the train that goes along the same tracks we have to go around usually stops at that station, but the trip is usually quite expensive (approximately USD 25).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated travel time: 9.30 hours without walking too much but not including the hours of waiting for buses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu-2.jpg\" alt=\"Camino siguiendo la Opci\u00f3n 2\" class=\"wp-image-40721\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu-2-567x400.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Path following Option 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Minivan_a_Hidroelectrica_Trekking_la_que_elegi_yo\"><\/span>3. Minivan to Hydroelectric + Trekking (the one I chose)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular option among backpackers. Daily minivans depart from Cusco directly to Hidroel\u00e9ctrica (approximately 6:30 a.m.). From there, as with the previous option, you have to walk for two to three hours along the train tracks toward the town of Aguas Calientes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is usually more expensive than options 1 and 2, but you are guaranteed to arrive at a certain time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated travel time: 9.30 hours taking a single transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu1.jpg\" alt=\"Camino siguiendo la Opci\u00f3n 3\" class=\"wp-image-40720\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mapa_machu1-567x400.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Path following Option 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Camino_del_Inca\"><\/span>4. Inca Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most famous and iconic trekking route to Machu Picchu. It follows sections of the ancient Qhapaq \u00d1an, the Inca trail system, and passes through archaeological ruins, mountains, cloud forests, and highland jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 days \/ 3 nights (2-day short version also available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 42 km approx.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum height:<\/strong> 4,215 m (Abra Warmiwa\u00f1usca or \u201cDead Woman\u2019s Pass\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> Moderate-high<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong point:<\/strong> You arrive at Machu Picchu <strong>through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)<\/strong> at dawn, an epic entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires <strong>reserve months in advance<\/strong>. Limited places per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can only be done with an authorized agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Salkantay_Trek\"><\/span>5. Salkantay Trek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A wilder and less regulated alternative to the Inca Trail. It crosses breathtaking landscapes, such as the Salkantay Glacier, turquoise lagoons, and jungle areas. It doesn&#039;t follow Inca trails but offers incredible views and a more adventurous vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5 days \/ 4 nights (although there are variations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 72 km approx.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum height:<\/strong> 4,650 m (Salkantay Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong point:<\/strong> Diversity of landscapes, fewer tourists, and more contact with nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No official permits are required; you can do it with or without an agency (although it&#039;s advisable to go with a guide if you don&#039;t have experience at altitude).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tren_Turistico_hasta_Aguas_Calientes\"><\/span>6. Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most comfortable and fastest option is to take the tourist train operated by <a aria-label=\"Peru Rail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perurail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per\u00fa Rail<\/a> or <a aria-label=\"Inca Rail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/incarail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inca Rail<\/a>. Trains depart from <strong>Cusco (approx. 6 hours) and Ollantaytambo (approx. 2 hours)<\/strong>. The price is clearly high. Ticket prices can be confirmed on official websites.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/desktop-mapa-rutas-en-816x800.webp\" alt=\"Mapa de la ruta el Tren de Peru Rail\" class=\"wp-image-13205\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/desktop-mapa-rutas-en-816x800.webp 816w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/desktop-mapa-rutas-en-408x400.webp 408w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/desktop-mapa-rutas-en.webp 898w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peru Rail Train Route Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated travel time: 6 hours from Cusco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I may be missing another option for getting to Machu Picchu; you could even try hitchhiking. But generally speaking, the ones I mentioned are the most well-known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I opted for the third option, which would involve getting to Hidroel\u00e9ctrica via minivans. It costs a little more than the first two options, but you can be sure of your departure and arrival times, and the added bonus is that you don&#039;t have to walk as far (although I love walking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trekking-por-el-canon-del-colca-por-tu-cuenta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1on del Colca - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-2933 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peru05.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you'd like to do more hiking in Peru, you might be interested in the post I wrote about <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trekking-por-el-canon-del-colca-por-tu-cuenta\/\" target=\"_self\">how to do a 2-day trek in the Colca Canyon on your own<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Cuzco_a_Hidroelectrica\"><\/span>From Cuzco to Hydroelectric<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a van from Cusco to Hidroel\u00e9ctrica is very easy. All the agencies located in the city center offer this option. If there are more people traveling, you can even negotiate the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The departure time must be coordinated with the agency you selected. It&#039;s generally early enough to arrive around 2:00 PM at the latest, and you should also let them know what day you plan to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-arequipa-peru-entre-volcanes-y-el-canon-del-colca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de Arequipa - Per\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-40627 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_arequipa04.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-arequipa-peru-entre-volcanes-y-el-canon-del-colca\/\">What to do in Arequipa, between volcanoes and the Colca Canyon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s important to keep in mind that if we&#039;re returning the same way, taking the minivans from Hidroel\u00e9ctrica to Cusco, we must arrive before 2:00 PM. This is because there are usually many people in the same situation as us, and if we arrive late, we might have trouble finding a seat, even if we&#039;ve paid for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comienzo_del_viaje\"><\/span>Beginning of the journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The van picked me up from the hostel around 6:30 a.m. They repeated the same process with each passenger until all the seats were filled, and then the journey began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the nearly seven-hour drive, the landscape of the Sacred Valley unfolded before us. In one section, the route begins to zigzag upward until it rises above the cloud line, offering a breathtaking panoramic view, before descending.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vista desde la ruta\" class=\"wp-image-40723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog28-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The route is generally in good condition, except for some gravel sections, but it&#039;s safe. They usually make one or two stops along the way to stretch their legs, use the bathroom, and eat if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrived at Hidroel\u00e9ctrica around 2:00 p.m. The place itself doesn't offer much: it's basically a station next to the (now disused) power plant and a few food stalls where you can have lunch or buy supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The train to Aguas Calientes also departs from here, an alternative for those who prefer to avoid the hours of walking. However, as I mentioned before, the price is quite high for the short journey, although the option is available.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tren de pasajeros y carga hacia Aguas Calientes\" class=\"wp-image-40729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog24-2-600x365.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passenger and freight train to Aguas Calientes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comienza_el_trekking_hacia_Aguas_Calientes_por_las_vias\"><\/span>The trekking towards Aguas Calientes begins along the tracks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey along the train tracks is approximately 10 km. It can take two to three hours depending on your pace and the stops you make.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-2.jpg\" alt=\"Con algunas provisiones\" class=\"wp-image-40726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog21-2-600x368.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With some provisions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The path is flat throughout, so it&#039;s not difficult at all. You just have to keep following the tracks at all times (be careful when the train passes :D). We also met many other travelers on the same path as us, so it was impossible to get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ruinas en las monta\u00f1as camino a Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-40732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog27-2-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruins in the mountains on the way to Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The surroundings are very beautiful, and we&#039;ll enjoy them as we travel. It&#039;s a jungle landscape surrounded by mountains and rivers. Occasionally, we see a structure built by the Incas on the mountains, giving us a glimpse of what we&#039;ll see when we reach Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-2.jpg\" alt=\"Caminata entre Hidroel\u00e9ctrica y Aguas Calientes\" class=\"wp-image-40728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog23-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hike between Hidroel\u00e9ctrica and Aguas Calientes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This part of the trip is very enjoyable, especially after spending almost seven hours in a minivan. You&#039;re eager to walk and stretch your legs at last, and what better way to do it than here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog22-2-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Uno de varios t\u00faneles a cruzar\" class=\"wp-image-40727\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog22-2-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog22-2-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog22-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of several tunnels to cross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Around 5:00 PM, the first buildings and houses of the town began to appear. We were finally arriving in Aguas Calientes!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-2.jpg\" alt=\"Llegando a Aguas Calientes\" class=\"wp-image-40725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog20-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arriving in Aguas Calientes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pueblo_de_Aguas_Calientes\"><\/span>Town of Aguas Calientes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We finally arrived at the town. It all started at 6:30 in Cusco and ended at 5:00 in Aguas Calientes. We finally arrived...whee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-2.jpg\" alt=\"Entrando en Aguas Calientes\" class=\"wp-image-40724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog29-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entering Aguas Calientes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aguas Calientes is the town just below the mountain where the citadel is located, located next to the river. We definitely have to stop by here if we want to go to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we arrive, the main thing is to find accommodation, if we haven&#039;t already booked it. In my case, I didn&#039;t have any, so I started walking through the picturesque streets, asking for prices at every hostel I found. You can get good prices by comparing prices. I stayed at the Hostal Qoyllor for 25 soles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#039;s a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and bowling alleys. There&#039;s a campsite, hot springs to relax your muscles after all that traveling, clothing stores, craft shops, and a little bit of everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked the vibe of the place. It&#039;s one of those places in the world where travelers from all over meet, all of us who came here with the same goal. <strong>discover one of the 7 modern wonders of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pueblo de Aguas Calientes, \u00faltimo basti\u00f3n para llegar al Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-40730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog25-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aguas Calientes town, the last bastion to reach Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But with the afternoon so late, there wasn&#039;t much time for anything else. It was a matter of relaxing and eating well so we could start the next day with energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;font-size:15px\">If you are not convinced to do it this way, you can always <a aria-label=\"Book day trips from Cusco to the Inca city, for example (click here). (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/cusco\/excursion-machu-picchu\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=prismaMachuPichu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book day trips that take you from Cusco to the Inca city, for example.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Machu_Picchu_desde_Aguas_Calientes\"><\/span>How to get to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Day two of this journey. Today marks the best part and the reason we&#039;re here. To reach Machu Picchu, you must first begin the climb from Aguas Calientes to the long-awaited Inca citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 ways to go up: on foot (free) or by bus (paid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>On foot:<\/strong> This involves walking up a well-guided path with large steps from the village to the ruins. This section can take between 1 and 2 hours, depending on your fitness level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>By bus:<\/strong> If you don't feel like or can't walk, there is a very frequent bus service that leaves from the town center of Aguas Calientes to the entrance of the resort. The well-maintained route leads you right up the hill. However, there are usually long lines to get on the buses, but they definitely go faster than walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When we reach the end of the trail, the first thing we encounter is a long line of people. It's there that we must present our tickets, which we must purchase in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-2.jpg\" alt=\"Entrada a Machu Pichu\" class=\"wp-image-40731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog26-2-600x378.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to Machu Pichu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once this last step is over, all that's left is to enjoy it: we've arrived at Machu Picchu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:19% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/petra-una-de-las-7-maravillas-del-mundo-moderno\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/blog_petra04.jpg\" alt=\"El Tesoro en Petra\" class=\"wp-image-12026 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If you are interested in modern wonders, you can read <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/petra-una-de-las-7-maravillas-del-mundo-moderno\/\">the article I wrote about Petra<\/a>, another of the 7 that exist in the modern world<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-peru-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bienvenidos_a_una_de_las_7_Maravillas_del_Mundo_Moderno_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Welcome to one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu00.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudadela del Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-13210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu00-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Arriving at Machu Picchu didn&#039;t feel like arriving at that postcard we see so often in photos; it felt more like stepping through a portal to the past. There it was, the Inca citadel, shrouded in mist, as if it still refused to fully reveal itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those mists and clouds that constantly threaten to cover the surrounding ruins and mountains. If you have a sunny or clear day, congratulations, you&#039;re in luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stepped away from the crowds and cameras to sit for a while in silence, unhurried, just to absorb it. I thought about the Incas, the roads they built, everything left behind and everything that has stood the test of time (although you can see it in some buildings that have been renovated). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_machupichu02.webp\" alt=\"Llamas en Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-40656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_machupichu02.webp 1300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_machupichu02-573x400.webp 573w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_machupichu02-800x559.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Llamas at Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Walking here was more than an adventure: it was a connection with something ancient, profound, that can&#039;t be fully explained, only felt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that, I think, is what makes Machu Picchu so much more than a wonder of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_en_el_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>What to see in Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside the Inca citadel, we can see several things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrer_la_ciudadela\"><\/span>Tour the citadel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see temples, agricultural terraces, houses and water canals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not to be missed: <strong>Temple of the Sun<\/strong>, <strong>Intihuatana (sundial)<\/strong> and the <strong>Temple of the Three Windows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu06.jpg\" alt=\"Ruinas del Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-40734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu06-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruins of Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subir_al_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>Climb Huayna Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the mountain that appears in the background of the classic postcard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The climb is steep but short (~1 hour) and the view from the top is amazing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Requires separate entrance<\/em> and there are limited daily quotas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subir_a_la_Montana_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Climb Machu Picchu Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher than Huayna Picchu, fewer people, and brutal panoramic views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A longer and more demanding hike, but ideal if you want something more peaceful and contemplative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu03-537x800.jpg\" alt=\"Con amigos en la Monta\u00f1a Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-13213\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu03-537x800.jpg 537w, 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September<\/strong> They are ideal. Good weather and fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporada_de_lluvias_noviembre_a_marzo_menos_recomendada\"><\/span>Rainy season (November to March): less recommended<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More rain, fog, and the risk of landslides on trekking routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>February:<\/strong> The <strong>Inca Trail is closed for maintenance.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still, Machu Picchu can be visited (by train), and there are fewer tourists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_finales_sobre_la_visita_al_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Final thoughts on the visit to Machu Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Having already seen the <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/tag\/maravilla-moderna\/\" target=\"_self\">7 modern wonders<\/a>, I can say that Machu Picchu, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/petra-una-de-las-7-maravillas-del-mundo-moderno\/\" target=\"_self\">Petra<\/a>, are the ones I enjoyed visiting the most.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu05.jpg\" alt=\"Contemplando una de las 7 maravillas modernas\" class=\"wp-image-40733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog_machupichu05-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contemplando una de las 7 maravillas modernas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#039;re talking about cities built in remote locations without the technology we have today. How clever must the Incas have been to build this entire citadel on a mountain? Just looking at what they built in such a challenging environment is enough to make you awestruck by its grandeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The added bonus is the setting where it was built. That valley, surrounded by mountains, conveys a sense of serenity and spirituality that I didn&#039;t experience in the other buildings. It transports you to a distant time, when the Inca Empire still ruled these lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, it&#039;s a place we should visit at least once in our lives, especially if we live in South America, since it&#039;s close by and we all speak Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this we come to the end of this guide to visiting Machu Picchu by trekking from Hidroel\u00e9ctrica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any comments, please feel free to leave them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#039;ve made it this far reading, thank you for your time!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reaching Machu Picchu on foot isn't just a way to travel: it's a journey that blends adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes. 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