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Peru's Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: A Hike Along the Inca Trail
A 4-day trek along the Inca Trail through Peru’s Sacred Valley, featuring visits to the Chinchero textile market and the Ollantaytambo ruins, and culminating in the breathtaking view of Machu Picchu at dawn
- Days
- 4
- Stops
- 4
- Mapped stops
- 4
- Mapped distance
- 116 km
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Peru’s carnival season brings the pre-Lenten spirit of Carnival into public celebrations across the country, with regional traditions that vary widely. In Febru
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Inti Raymi Sun Festival
Inti Raymi, naturally translated as the Festival of the Sun, is a traditional Andean celebration in Cusco, Peru, honoring Inti, the revered Inca sun deity. It i
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Peru's Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: A Hike Along the Inca Trail
Day 1
Cusco
Cusco is the historic Andean city that anchors many Peru itineraries, with Inca stonework, colonial plazas, markets, and access to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu routes.
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Day 2
Chinchero
Chinchero is a traditional Andean village perched at 3,762 meters near Cusco, famous for its intact Inca agricultural terraces, colonial church built atop Inca walls, and living weaving traditions. Local women in colorful dress demonstrate the ancient art of natural dyeing and loom weaving using techniques passed down for generations. The village's Sunday market is one of Peru's most authentic indigenous markets.
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Day 3
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is a notable point of interest, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive character and appeal of this destination. Whether for its natural beauty, cultural significance, or unique atmosphere, it provides a rewarding experience as part of a broader exploration of the area.
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Day 4
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the legendary 15th-century Inca citadel perched on a ridge above the Urubamba River valley in the Peruvian Andes, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Built at the height of the Inca Empire and abandoned a century later, it was unknown to the outside world until Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition. Its terraced agricultural platforms, temples, and palaces, set against a backdrop of misty mountain peaks, make it South America's most iconic archaeological site.
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