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Machu Picchu
Almost a century after its archaeological discovery and thanks to recent studies of sixteenth century archival documents, there are good arguments to suppose that the citadel of Machu Picchu was - like the pyramids of the pharaohs in Egypt or the tomb of the emperor Chin Shi Huan in China - the luxurious and well cared for mausoleum of the Inca Pachakuteq, founder and first emperor of Tawantinsuyu.
Machu Picchu Cusco, Peru
No one doubts that it is a sanctuary of superior social position built in a privileged place seven or eight days' journey on foot from the city of Cuzco. In Machu Picchu there are remains of buildings that were covered with gold, presumably with fantasy gardens, idols and offerings like those of the temple of Qorikancha in Cuzco.
Last Updated on Saturday, 10 September 2011 01:13
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Availability of spaces for the Inca Trail
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INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY SPACES 2011 - 2012
The information shown on this website shows the real-time availability of Inca Trail trek permits by INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura). . The trek permits are required for the classic Inca Trail 4 days , the shorter Inca Trail 2 days and the Salkantay / Inca Trail trek 7 days. Alternative treks such as Lares Valley, Ausangate, Choquequirao, and the Inca Trail via Santa Teresa do not require trek permits. The government issues a maximum of 500 trek permits for each day. Since trekking staff are also included within this limit of 500 persons this means that, on average, about 200 trek permits are allocated to tourists and about 300 allocated to guides, cooks and porters.
How to use this data base: First you will realise that the information given on the above mentioned website is in Spanish! The data base is mainly used by the trekking agencies in Cusco to decide when they need to close their groups and buy the trek permits. However you don't need to know much Spanish in order to check how many trek permits are still available on the date that you want to do the trek.
Please, notice that: The Inca Trail is closed in February for maintenance; so this month is not available.
Last Updated on Friday, 09 September 2011 23:48
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Classical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4days
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Hiking the classical inca trail 4days to Machu Picchu Cuzco - Peru
Classical Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Trekking the classical inca trail 4days
Meet and follow the traces of the Incas that headed to the Machu Picchu city. This is a great alternative for those who are interested in hiking through the complete Inca trail. Stages at the trail are from 7 to 8 hours hikes through an Inca trail full of impressive history. Arriving to the last mountain we’ll be able to see the Machu Picchu city with enough time to visit the most important archaeological site of the Incas after which we’ll return back to Cusco city on train.
Last Updated on Friday, 09 September 2011 23:11
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Camino inca a Machu Picchu 2 dias
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Camino inca corto 2 dias
This is a less strenuous route and starts at kilometre 104 along the railroad from Cusco. The trail climbs up to Wiñay Wayna where you join the final stages of the Classic 4 day hike. From Wiñay Wayna the trek then descends to Machu Picchu.
Begin from: Cusco / Km 104
End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Duration: 02 Days/ 01 Night
Physical Rating: Moderate
Accommodation: Tourist Class.
Last Updated on Sunday, 18 September 2011 00:57
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