Machu Picchu Itinerary Guide

Planning to visit Machu Picchu. Here’s your itinerary guide to this amazing lost city preserved in time: Route Planning Your starting point will be Cusco, Peru. You’ll have to them travel to Aguas Calientes by taking a train (Inca Rail or PeruRail) from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. From Aguas Calientes, take a bus up to the site early in the morning. It takes about 30 minutes. Accommodation It’s recommended to stay in Aguas Calientes. The place offers a range of accommodation options from hostels to luxury hotels. Pre-trip preparation Make sure you spend a few days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude. There’s nothing worse than traveling for hundreds of miles just to experience altitude sickness. Also, take water, snacks, sun protection, rain gear, and comfortable walking shoes during your trip. Scenic spots Highly scenic spots include Sun Gate for sunrise views, Intihuatana stone, Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. Reference costs Train tickets roughly cost USD60-100 for a round trip. Bus to Machu Picchu costs about USD24 for a round trip, and the entrance fee is about USD47. Precautions You may suffer altitude sickness since the place is located at 2430 meters above sea level. Be aware of symptoms and consider medication. Also, be prepared for both sun and rain. Ticket booking guidelines Machu Picchu limits visitors. Therefore it’s best to book entrance and train tickets well in advance. Visit the official Machu Picchu website for tickets. Visa Guidelines Check if you need a visa to enter Peru depending on your nationality, If you need a visa, apply for a visa at the nearest Peruvian consulate in advance. #MachuPicchu #IncaTrail #PeruTravel #LostCityOfTheIncas #AndesMountains #VisitPeru #Cusco #SacredValley #WorldHeritageSite #AncientRuins