Packing for the Inca Trail is simple when you know what goes in each bag. This Inca Trail packing list is for travelers hiking to Machu Picchu on the Classic 4-day trek, the extended 5-day version, or the shorter 2-day option. You will need a light d…
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Wondering about the Short Inca Trail difficulty? This 2-day route to Machu Picchu is shorter than the Classic Inca Trail, but it still brings a real sense of adventure, with uphill sections, stone stairways, warm jungle weather, and unforgettable sto…
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Did you know that Dead Woman’s Pass, at 4,215 m / 13,829 feet, is the highest point on the Inca Trail and that it gets its name from the silhouette of a reclining woman formed by the surrounding mountains? Thousands of travelers face it every year, a…
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The Andean New Year is a celebration that marks the renewal of nature and the connection between Andean communities, Pachamama (Mother Earth), and the stars. In simple terms, it represents the beginning of a new Andean cycle. In Peru, this tradition…