Tips for Walk to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Route to the Inca Trail

2019 Inca Trail Machu Picchu Payment made for the Inca quarry Trail includes entry to Machu Picchu for one day. It is not possible to buy tickets on your own, you must do so through a travel agency when booking a tour.

Most people start the Inca Trail from kilometer 82, a short alternative route is to go by train at kilometer 104 , and begin a two-day journey.

From kilometer 88, we cross the Urubamba River by a suspension bridge, when we climb a forest of eucalyptus trees. We pass the ruins of Llactapata , cross the Cusichaca river and then walk about 6 miles to the small village of Huayllabamba which is a few minutes above the Cusichaca and Llullucha rivers, at an altitude of 2,750 m.

The Inca Trail climbs steeply along the banks of the Llullucha River. It is a long and steep climb to the highest point of the route: 4,198 m: the passage of Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman). The road passes through the rainforest before emerging into the high mountains. Llulluchapampa is a flat area above the jungle where water is available and the field is good, even if it is cold at night. The road crosses the river under a small waterfall. Go up Runkuracay, an oval ruin with a magnificent view.

About Runkuracay , the path climbs up a false peak and continues through two ponds, at the top of the second pass, at 3,998 m. The trail descends past another lake to the ruins of Sayacmarca. The site is impressive: a city well built on a small mountain with superb views. The path continues downwards and crosses the river Aobamba where there is a small campsite.

Slightly uphill to the third step, you will pass through a dry lake and then pass through a tunnel with Inca constructions. The path crosses splendid cloud forests and the highest point of the passage is about 3,700 m. From there you will have a wonderful view of the Urubamba valley, and you will soon reach the beautiful ruins of Phuyupatamarca at 3,650 m which has been beautifully restored and contains a beautiful set of ceremonial baths, with water flowing through them. Above the ruins will be fields with spectacular views.

From Phuyupatamarca, a new section of the route, there is a descent with hundreds of Inca steps through the rainforest. You can reach the ruins of Winayhuayna after a three-hour descent from Phuyupatamarca. From the Winayhuayna, the path continues through the cloud forest and some parts are very thin, so it must look good where you are going. It takes two hours to reach the penultimate site along the road,

Machu Picchu is located about an hour from Inti Punku . Upon arrival leave your backpack from the front door, as you are not allowed to enter with your luggage, then you stamp the passport which is valid only for the day indicated

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