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This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Travel to Machu Picchu, Peru

Travel to Machu Picchu, Peru with our posts about this iconic Peruvian destination, including posts about hiking the Inca Trail Trek, doing the Lares trek to Machu Picchu, exploring the Machu Picchu site, and all the other ways you can travel to Machu Picchu to explore this ancient Incan citadel.

Hype, Heights, and Hiram: How to Visit Machu Picchu in Peru

Here's how to visit Machu Picchu, including highlights, regulations, history, and more at the most famous destination in Peru.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-23T13:48:28-04:00August 7, 2018 || Posted in: Peru—Cultural Travel, Train Travel, UNESCO Sites, Archaeological Sites, Incan Sites

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Adventure Travel Guide – Peru

Our day-by-day trail guide tells you what you need to know about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-22T09:50:18-04:00July 30, 2018 || Posted in: Peru—Cultural Travel, Mountains, Camping, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Archaeological Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Incan Sites, Our Favorite Posts

How to Get to Machu Picchu in Peru

Here's how to get to Machu Picchu in Peru including trekking, taking the train, and getting there on horseback.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-25T15:55:44-03:00August 15, 2018 || Posted in: Peru—Cultural Travel, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Archaeological Sites, Hiking & Trekking, Incan Sites

Is this Peru’s Next Adventure Town? – Santa Teresa, Peru

Make Santa Teresa, Peru your adventure basecamp with hot springs, ziplines, rafting, kayaking, and the cheapest way to get to Machu Picchu.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T14:55:34-03:00December 5, 2019 || Posted in: Peru—Coffee, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Cultural Travel, Incan Sites, Archaeological Sites

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley, Peru

Travel to Peru's most famous destinations, the long way on the Lares trek to Machu Picchu through living Incan culture.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-31T14:47:13-04:00February 25, 2021 || Posted in: Peru—Cultural Travel, Adventure Travel, Drone Videos, Hiking & Trekking

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