Peru Pictures
Inca Trail

Pictures: The spectacular Inca trail - near the start; near the end; and in the middle with traditionally-clad Peruvian porters.

Much of Peru's three day 'Inca Trail' from Kilometre 88 to Machu Picchu is a simple path, paved and wandering from semi-tropical
valleys to snowy 4,000m passes and back again. There are no facilities en route so if you don't fancy carrying a full camping outfit
at high altitude, porters are available in Cusco or at Kilometre 88 (a couple of hours down the railway track from Cuzco)
for a few dollars a day. A local guide is also now a legal necessity. From 2004 trekkers must be registered for the
walk 30 days beforehand - a nightmare for casual arrivals/gap year travellers etc! Alternative? See Choquequirao.

Information: Peru Travel Guide | South America Map | Peru Map

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