Travel Story Short

FYI

• One of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Closest city & airport: Cusco 4hrs away (bus + train)
• Closest town: Aguas Calientes: 30 min shuttle
• Require a permit!! Best company: Alpaca Expeditions (sign up early)
• Two ways to get to Machu Picchu
  • Train: short quick and no hiking
  • Trails: Inca trail, Salkantay trail, and more

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Weather Info

• Dry Season: May – October (even dry season can get cloudy)
• Rainy Season: November – April
• Highly rec- add extra night in Aguas Calientes & addition Machu visit next day

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Inside the Ruins

• 3 circuit levels inside Machu Picchu- need tickets for each one
• Tour company takes care of everything whether hiking or taking train
• NO BATHROOMS inside the ruins
• Circuits are one way- once your group leaves section no going back
• Huayna Picchu- permit add on hike behind Machu Picchu

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Visitor Center/Entrance

• Shuttle location for pickup/drop off at Machu Picchu
• Cafe, shops and bathrooms (2soles)
• Offers bag storage for 5 soles
• Circuit entrances
  • 1&2 entrance left side up the stairs
  • 3 entrance ground level on right

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