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For good reason, the Inca Trail is the most desirable and busiest hike to Machu Picchu. You’ll get to see various impressive Incan ruins along the trail. Have the unique opportunity to enter Machu Picchu…

Cusco, the Inca Capital city and the center of the greatest and largest empire in the history of the Americas. The Inca empire once encompassed part of Ecuador; nearly all of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia,…

Traveling on the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu is the most luxurious train trip you can do in Peru. The trains sets off from the Poroy, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo stations. Depending on the day…

Winay Wayna archeological site is one of the most significant and impressive places that you will experience on the Inca Trail, famous for its stunning architecture and beautiful terraces. You will not believe the sprit…

A surprise awaits you when you arrive by train in the charming and picturesque town of Aguas Calientes. To reach the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you will first need to pass through Aguas Calientes.…

The famous city of Nazca brings people from all over the world to see the incredible mystery of the Nazca lines. Located in the southwest of Peru, Nazca is capital to the province of the…

When writing about something as spectacular as the Maras salt mines, one has to dig deep into the vocabulary to find words other than amazing. Words like Spectacular, Fascinating or what about Prodigious, could all…

Moray, an Inca Experiment or Moray an alien landing site? Which would you prefer? What was the truth? Who knows. There was nothing written about the site so to this day the site remains shrouded…

It is wise, before exploring a new destination, to learn about its history. In this way, when you visit historical sites, you will have an idea of what you are seeing and relate. What better…

69 Explorer is well known for our incredible food and exceptional service while on the Inca Trail trek. Every single one of our chefs are specially trained in creating incredible meals. They specialize in Peruvian…