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Christmas Day at Machu Picchu...and the beautiful Sacred Valley | Dec 24 06'

by familyfromoz a traveling as a family from Brisbane, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"Machu Picchu deserves to be the most desirable tourist attraction in the world"

Before leaving Australia on this trip we knew we were going to be in Machu Picchu for Christmas Day and were worried that the crowds would be awful... Continue reading »
City in the Clouds | Jun 10 02'

by DemonGroover a 37 year old male from Edinburgh, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"Finally, the sun began to rise, and ever so slowly, the magnificent ruins were revealed to us "

Our train to Agua Calientes started at 6am, and from then on the excitement only grew. Passing through valleys, surrounded by massive mountains and... Continue reading »
Close to the gods | Oct 20 07'

by Callum & Claire a traveling as a couple from Leeds, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"the morning mist had just cleared and we got some amazing views over the Inca city."

Machu Picchu is a tricky place to get to cheaply as the Peruvian government is very aware what a tourist gold mine it is, and has got a total... Continue reading »
Conquering APU Machu Picchu | Apr 24 07'

by Mari A a 26 year old female from Lima, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"It took me a couple of seconds to realize that I had just seen a llama being born."

We woke up really early to head towards Machu Picchu. We met our guide right after breakfast and walked with him to the bus station. He had prepare... Continue reading »
Cusco and Machu Picchu | Apr 30 07'

by Dinka a 29 year old female from Riga, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"The new wonder of the world"

Cusco is a real tourist trap with overpriced bars and restaurants, and me and my friends soon got tired of annoying sales people offering all kind... Continue reading »
Cusco and the Inca Trail | Dec 03 08'

by James Wadley a 23 year old male from Wisborough Green, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"I have seriously never been so exhausted as I was when reaching Dead Woman´s Pass"

Hola amigos!After a hectic week driving all over Peru last week it has been nice to be based in one city for a while! It´s been even nicer to... Continue reading »
Cusco to Machu Picchu | Jan 01 06'

by Jess&Damian a real traveler, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"Local buses full of local people..."

2.1.06Headed off to Ollantayambo, on our way to Machu Picchu. This meant two local buses and lots of local people, but luckily no chickens! We stoo... Continue reading »
Cusco, the trek and Machupìcchu | Dec 31 01'

by Ruth Headcorn a female, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"We did it! thanks all for your support!!!!"

The journey over was fine. We got a bit lost at NY airport and had a little tour with Jan, but eventually found our way to the right place. T... Continue reading »
Day 12 - Machu Picchu!!! | Oct 31 09'

by Opilo a 29 year old male from London, on vacation in Machu Picchu

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This morning, I got up in Ollantaytambo at 3:45 in order to be able to catch the train to Machu Picchu pueblo. Ollantaytambo is the last town... Continue reading »
Day 15 -- Day of Days at Machu Picchu | Oct 04 08'

by TheDanglingChad a male from Denver, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"And, looking back now, I can definitively say that this was one of the most spiritual days of my whole life. No question about it."

I was up at 4:00 a.m. this morning. I had decided after I climbed Puntuquusi that I wasn´t going to hike up to Machu Picchu, tha... Continue reading »