uk666 5,298 Report post Posted April 5, 2017 Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is at the top of most people’s travel bucket-list. Wisely so, because it is, simply put, spectacular. It is widely thought to have been built in the fifteenth century, abandoned when the Inca Empire was conquered by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century and not made known to the outside world until 1911. Today it is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites and a World Heritage Site, as designated in 1983 by UNESCO. How to get to Machu Picchu Doing Machu Picchu by yourself can be a tough and stressful experience, as you are responsible for getting your own tickets to Machu Picchu, as well as accommodation, flights, train tickets and transfers. A typical tour to Machu Picchu lasts a week, giving you enough time to get used to the altitude and sample the excellent cuisine on offer in the likes of Cusco. The town of Cusco is the starting point for the majority of trips to Machu Picchu and its highly recommend it as a stop-off point. The cobbled streets, often filled with llamas, are gorgeous and a wonderful way to start exploring Peru. It is a very popular place with backpackers and there are therefore countless hostels to stay at, all at very reasonable prices. Travel from Cusco by tour bus, before picking up the train to Aguas Calientes. Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, a pre-booked bus will take you up to Machu Picchu and you will be given a two-hour tour around the ruins with an experienced guide. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and explained parts of the ruins which would have been completely lost on me without his advice. Finish with a typical Peruvian lunch in Aguas Calientes, before getting the train and bus back to Cusco 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
