A: Because the Inca Trail is renowned as one of the best historical treks in South America, several outfitters run multi-day trips along the trail to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Regardless of ...

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Peru has great tourist destinations and that includes extraordinary routes as part of the country's natural landscapes. One of the spaces for trekking is the well-known “Inca Trail” located in Cusco, ...

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Famous for cutting through the Cordillera Blanca – the world’s highest tropical mountain range – this lesser-known alternative to the Inca Trail could be crucial to locals’ survival. Hearts pounding, ...

Slice through lush jungle along age-old Incan roads until an awe-inspiring crescendo: the mysterious mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu comes into view in the distance, robed in mist. It's an ...

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The Inca Trail is ranked as one of the top ten trekking trails in the world and it’s easy to see why. Peru is a fascinating South American country with breath-taking landscapes, stunning scenery and ...