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Top 5 Things to do Adventurous in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region
It's no wonder Machu Picchu is Peru's most-visited site. Dating to the mid-1400s, it's a marvel of mortar-free limestone architecture perched on a high plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle. Get there via train from Cusco or, if you're not faint-hearted, make the trip on foot via a multi-day hiking trail—you'll travel through deep Andean gullies and enjoy stunning views.
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1. Huayna Picchu
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5.0 based on 4,238 reviews
The Wayna Picchu mountain, Wayna Pikchu in Quechua, (with an altitude of 2667 meters above sea level) is part of the eastern foothills of the Salcantay massif, in Cusco, Peru. It is part of a large orographic formation known as Batolito de Vilcabamba, in the Central Cordillera of the Peruvian Andes and is known mainly as the backdrop of most photographs
Reviewed By sunnyore - Cerritos, United States
I knew I wanted to do this hike on my trip, but I was a bit scared. The mountain looked huge in photos, and it was even more massive in person. I was already feeling winded at the beginning of circuit 1 just to get to the Classic MP view. But I knew I had to try because who knows when I’ll ever get a chance again. So I lined up for my 7am entrance time and signed in. The beginning wasn’t bad until you get to the base of HP, and then it felt like you were taking neverending stairs. I don’t exercise on a regular basis, so I found the constant uphill hike pretty difficult especially at such a high altitude. But I allowed myself a ton of breaks and slowly made my way to the top. And when you see the view on top, you realized all your effort was worth it. Going down was not as easy as I thought it would be and I’m glad they have staggered entry times since we’re basically going down the same path we came up in. Once again I took a lot of breaks and I believe I signed out around 9:30am. The 10am group have already lined up outside the gates and all I could think was how glad I went in the first group since it was getting really warm. I know the risk with the 7am entry is there might be fog, but weather is so unpredictable and we ended up having a really clear morning so I was thankful for that and the cooler temperature. My suggestion is if you think you might struggle a bit, do the 7am entry time and then you can really go at your own pace like I did. They have park employees hiking the trail as well and the one I interacted with was super nice and even offered to take a bunch of photos for me. It was a hard hike for me, but I’m 100% glad I did it. Just look at the view!
2. Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
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5.0 based on 19,577 reviews
Reviewed By JarmilaS428 - Vancouver, Canada
What an amazing place! The nature, view and of course the Inka ruins WOW!!! Peru was on my bucket list and I did it :D Lima, Cusco, train ride to Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros floating island, Amantani island one night stay with local family, Taquile island, Nazca - Nazca mysterious lines flight tour, Ica - Huacachina oasis, Winery El Catador tasting and buying :D, Paracas, and Ballestas island boat tour. Everything was amazingly excellent; hotels, our tour guide Franco from Peru Best Holidays, train rides, markets, food, Pisco Sour and Peruvian people. I will never forget! <3
3. Inca Trail
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4.5 based on 2,190 reviews
Reviewed By F7638VCnickg - London, United Kingdom
Inca Bridge and Sun Gate Make sure you have a strong heart and knees You need heart on way up and knees on way down Great trails and you get away from the crowd Magnificent views
4. Putucusi Mountain
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By russypooh - Long Beach, United States
Putucusi “Happy Mountain” is one of the hidden mountains that surrounds Machu Picchu because very few people have visited. The roads are steep, however once at the top you can appreciate all the beauty of the landscape and a viewmthat not many people have been able to photograph.
5. Inca Bridge
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4.5 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By iriegirlb4 - South of the Border, United States
Gosh I don’t understand the negative reviews. This is a spectacular hike, a once in a lifetime! You hike part of the world famous Inca Trail and walk on a path built by Incas. They would send their people with their local goods to the bridge where they would trade their goods for other’s good. The first part is steep and will provide some good cardio and the rest is mostly flat with INCREDIBLE views. Solid granite mountains and views to the river. We saw every age group and it wasn’t crowded but we are here in the rainy season. Two days here and it rained for five minutes. Blessed.
