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re: Machu Picchu trail advice.
Posted on 9/13/14 at 9:09 am to LakeViewLSU
Posted on 9/13/14 at 9:09 am to LakeViewLSU
I went to Machu Picchu a few years ago but didnt have time to hike the trail. I took the taxi/bus/train/another bus route and that was an adventure in itself on those mountain roads. The scenery was amazing. Pictures really dont do it justice.
I'd like to go back and do the Inca Trail. Thats the famous one that everybody talks about. Dont worry about any of the trails being crowded, and im sure they're all pretty similar.
Definitely worth doing.
edit: If im not mistaken, Cusco is higher elevation than Machu.(twice as high as Denver) I was definitely short on breath just walking around town.
I'd like to go back and do the Inca Trail. Thats the famous one that everybody talks about. Dont worry about any of the trails being crowded, and im sure they're all pretty similar.
Definitely worth doing.
edit: If im not mistaken, Cusco is higher elevation than Machu.(twice as high as Denver) I was definitely short on breath just walking around town.
This post was edited on 9/13/14 at 9:12 am
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Posted on 9/13/14 at 9:31 am to EvrybodysAllAmerican
They're not similar at all. Incan trail has other "cities" and a distinct route that the Incans used to communicate. And there are only a few designated campsites for the 200 some odd hikers at one time. So even though you're hiking with your own separate group, everyone has to stay in the same place. It can get crowded and take away from the fact that you're in the middle of nowhere Peru. Salkantay I didn't see another hiker until we got to Aguas Calientes. Incan trail is much easier of a walk and hike. People in their 60's can do it. Our guides said when they turn 40 they aren't allowed to do Salkantay anymore because there are some serious climbs. I would do Salkantay 9 out of 10 times given the option
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