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Peru Sights

The Inca Trail

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Good for: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, south america, hiking, trekking

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Lonely Planet review for The Inca Trail

The most famous hike in South America, the four-day Inca Trail is walked by many thousands of backpackers every year. Although the total distance is only 33km (20.5mi), the ancient trail laid by the Incas from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu winds its way up and down and around the mountains, snaking over three high Andean passes that have collectively led to the route being dubbed 'the Inca Trial'.

The views of snowy mountain peaks, rural hamlets where llamas graze and cloud forests flush with orchids can be stupendous, and walking from one cliff-hugging pre-Columbian ruin to the next is a mystical and unforgettable experience. Except for the sad fact, of course, that you won't have a moment's peace to really soak it all up. What savvy tourism officials and tour operators call the Inca Trail is just one of dozens of footpaths that the Incas built to reach Machu Picchu, and some of these overland routes are still being dug out of the jungle by archaeologists. You may have a more rewarding experience by taking one of the many alternative, less busy trekking routes.

 

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    South America photo journey

    andreudozphotography recommends this,

    Nice post!! i'll be travelling through South America photographying what I see.

    Follow my journey at: www.andreudozphotography.wordpress.com

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    Inca Trail Awesome but be ready here useful info video

    huayquicha recommends this,

    A video in youtube where one guide talk about how to bring before to go inca trail - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ-T-3_WIbo

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    Inca Trail on Google Earth!

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    This is a great tool to follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 3D. Here you will find elevation profiles,distances, maps, photos and more information of the trek. You can download it at: http://blog.peruviansoul.com/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/ I Hope it is usefull for you!!!

    Good for: hiking, trekking, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, hiking tours, inka trail information

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    My Inca Trail experience was amazing I highly recommend it

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    With amazing views, hard working porters, delicious food by our Inca Trail chef, the best camping places and nice sunrise at Intipunku (the Sun gate) shine day in Machu Picchu, I want to say thank you to Sun Gate Tours staff, they work very to give us TOP service

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