Machu Picchu, Peru
Coming
To trek or not to trek? These two posts cover in depth the various options you have to get to the famous ruins. No matter what you decide you will end up in the nearby town of Aguascalientes.
Sleeping
If you’re trekking you’ll have accommodation taken care of in Aguas Calientes. If not here are some suggestions.
Doing
What to do that isn’t Machu Picchu
For those who are trekking, accommodation, transportation, food and entrance tickets are paid for and taken care of beforehand. Here is some very helpful general information.
Trekking
Here is a closer look at your trekking options. I did the 5 day Salkantay trek and had the most amazing time. Highly recommend it!
Staying
You’ll just need to stay the night before you go to Machu Picchu, there is no real reason to stay any longer. You can easily head back to Cusco in the same afternoon. It is possible but very inadvisable to do it in a day trip from Cusco. You won’t have the time or the energy to be able to enjoy or take in anything.
Going
Head back to Cusco and take it from there or continue your Incan adventure in the Sacred Valley.
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