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Inca Trail

Inca Trail to Phuyupatamarka Cusco
Mylene d' Auriol/ PromPerú

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Cusco, province of Urubamba. 2400 masl / 7874 fasl (Machu Picchu).
 

Weather: mild. Average temperature: 15°C (59°F).

 

Best season: from April to October.

 

By plane and by road: from Lima and Arequipa to Cusco. By train: Cusco - Qoriwayrachina (km 88) and Machu Picchu - Cusco (return trip, 110 km / 68 miles in 4 h).

Description:

Trekking route and camping on a 39 km / 24 miles journey. The longest road starts at Qoriwayrachina, at km 82 of the railroad to Machu Picchu. It goes through different ecosystems, colossal archaeological sites in landscapes rich in flora and fauna, until it reaches de citadel of Machu Picchu. A circuit to Salkantay (6271 masl / 20574 fasl) starts from this route. Contact a specialized travel agency. Degree of difficulty: intermediate. Minimum time: 4 days.

Updated: 22/05/06

 
 
 
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