Discover how to make the most of your tour of Machu Piccho -Peru- “the lost city of the Incas”. Find out how to get there, what to do and tips for enjoying the city.
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About Machu Picchu
Located in Peru, the empire that was once inhabited by the Incas, was one of the important urban centers (at that time).
It is enchanting to know this empire, built stones on stones and that still perpetuates its original characteristics, being today ruins.
The famous “lost city of the Incas” is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World, one of the most visited places in Peru.
Describing the feeling of being in this place is very difficult, it really is one of the most incredible places on the planet.
Meaning of the name Machu Picchu
The name Machu Picchu means “old mountain”, built in the middle of the 15th century, with the Inca as its leader: pachacuti.
Where is Machu Picchu
Its ruins are located in Peru, on a beautiful mountain with an altitude of 2,400m.
The city at the foot of the mountain is called Aguas Calientes, this is where you will embark to Machu Picchu.
It takes approximately 30 minutes by bus or 2 hours if you prefer to walk.
There are approximately 10 kilometers between this small village and the archaeological site.
For those leaving Brazil, or another country, the closest airport is Lima, then take the bus, rent a car or hire a tourist agency.
Best time to visit Machu Picchu
The ideal is to choose between the low season (to get more affordable prices) and climate with little incidence of rain (because with rain, it makes walking difficult).
The months of May and September the volume of rain is low and you will be in the off-season.
The high season months are between June, July and August. The negative side is the excess of tourists on all sides and the higher prices.
Trails in Machu Picchu
Com uma variedade de opções para todos os níveis de habilidade e disposição, essas trilhas oferecem uma maneira única de se conectar com a majestade e a beleza deste destino icônico.
Para aqueles que procuram uma alternativa mais tranquila, a Trilha Inca Curta oferece uma versão mais curta da jornada, permitindo que os viajantes experimentem a beleza de Machu Picchu em apenas dois dias. Esta trilha também termina com a entrada na cidade sagrada pela Porta do Sol, proporcionando vistas espetaculares e uma sensação de realização incomparável.
Além das trilhas incas, há também outras opções emocionantes, como a Trilha Salkantay, que leva os caminhantes por vales profundos, montanhas nevadas e florestas subtropicais antes de chegar a Machu Picchu. Ou a Trilha Lares, que oferece uma visão autêntica da vida nas comunidades locais, enquanto atravessa paisagens deslumbrantes e termais naturais.
Trail from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
It is approximately 4 kilometers, with medium difficulty, taking around 2 hours to reach the entrance to the site.
Get ready, because you will have to climb some stairs. But, if you prefer, you can take the bus.
Trail to Intipunku
A short walk from the entrance to Machu Picchu is approximately 1.8 kilometers and takes an average of 40 minutes.
Here you will discover the famous Porta do Sol.
You can do it without a guide and walk until you reach a beautiful viewpoint (used by the Inca empire).
Trail to Huayna Picchu
This trail is very popular, because the landscape is breathtaking.
Huayna Picchu is a beautiful mountain that is on the back side of Machu Picchu, full of stairs and steep climbs.
The trail takes around 2 hours.
Inca Trail
This is the difficult level trail to do, because it is 43 kilometers traveled from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
But none of that scares you, because it is considered one of the best trails in the world, you can choose to do the trail in 2 days or in 4 days.
To do this trail, you need to have a good physical conditioning.
A trilha mais famosa e desafiadora é, sem dúvida, a Trilha Inca Clássica, uma jornada de quatro dias que segue os antigos passos dos incas através de paisagens deslumbrantes, florestas tropicais exuberantes e ruínas arqueológicas impressionantes.
Esta trilha culmina com a chegada triunfante ao portão do Sol e a primeira visão de Machu Picchu ao nascer do sol – uma experiência que ficará gravada na memória para sempre.
What to do in Machu Picchu
down I will go list Places you need to know:
- City gates:
- Temple of the Three Windows:
- Temple of the Sun:
- Intihuatana Stone:
This peak is sureal, considered the Inca calendar, this stone is a giant solar and astronomical clock. Tourists who know the history of the stone, put their hands together to feel the energy (mythologically it has the 3 cosmic levels of the Inca culture: superior, earthly and inferior worlds).
- Main square;
- Temple of the Condor:
- Ritual Sources;
- Take lots of pictures with the islets and alpacas.
Machu Piccho – Peru
Finally, I hope you enjoyed the tips, this place definitely needs to be on your travel itinerary!
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