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How to get to Choquequirao. Choquequirao is the other lost Inca city and it is much bigger than the Inca city of Machu Picchu. And to get to Choquequirao, you will have to hike as there are no roads that go directly to the place. Choquequirao Here are some tips to get to Choquequirao. 1. How to get to Cachora: Cachora is located in the province of Abancay and it is the main point to go to Choquequirao. And to get to Cachora from Cusco take a bus from Cusco Bus Terminal to Abancay and the trip is about 4 to 5 hours. Several bus companies operate on this route and have daily departures. Private transportation: Renting a private car or van from Cusco to Cachora is faster and more comfortable. And you can arrange your private transfer from Cusco through travel agencies for more security. 2. Cachora to Choquequirao Hike (typically 4 days/3 nights round trip): Day 1: Cachora to Chiquisca (or Santa Rosa): Steep descent from Cachora to the Apurimac River. Cross the river (via bridge or cable car, depending on conditions) and begin a challenging climb to Chiquisca or Santa Rosa, common camping spots. Day 2: Chiquisca/Santa Rosa to Choquequirao: Another challenging uphill hike to Choquequirao. Explore the ruins and camp. Day 3 and 4: Choquequirao to Cachora: Same itinerary only return, including the climb from the Apurimac River back to Cachora. 3. Alternative starting points: Capuliyoc: Adds a day to the hike, offering panoramic views and a possible condor sighting. San Pedro de Cachora: Longer and more challenging route. Yanama: Longer, high-altitude hike that can be combined with a visit to Vilcabamba. Recommendations: • Visiting Choquequirao requires good physical condition. It is not recommended for people who suffer from back pain, walking problems and/or respiratory problems.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous and sought-after treks in the world. It is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience, taking you through stunning Andean landscapes, cloud forests and eventually to the magnificent lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu. Inca Trail Key information: Permits needed: Permits are strictly limited to 500 per day (including guides and porters), so booking well in advance (5-6 months, especially for peak season) is essential. Permits are non-transferable and are linked to your passport details. Trekking agencies: You must trek with a licensed tour operator. They take care of permits, logistics (porters, food, equipment) and all organisation for your trip to Machu Picchu. Trekking options: Classic Inca Trail (4 days/3 nights) – the most popular option, covering 43km (26 miles). Short Inca Trail (2 days/1 night): A shorter version, starting at km 104 of the railway, ideal for those short on time. Longer Inca Trail Options (5-7 days): These less common treks combine the Classic Inca Trail with other trails such as Salkantay or Lares, offering more remote and challenging experiences. Best time to trek: The dry season (May to September) offers the best weather conditions, but is also the busiest time. The rainy season (October to April) is wetter and can be more challenging, but is less crowded. The trail is closed in February for maintenance. Altitude: The highest point on the Classic Inca Trail is Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m/13,829 ft). It is highly recommended to acclimatize to the altitude in Cusco for a few days before the trek. What to expect: Challenging hike: The Inca Trail is a physically demanding hike with steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude. A good level of fitness is required. Spectacular scenery: The trail passes through diverse

How to plan your trip to Machu Picchu. One of the most frequently asked questions by many travelers is how to plan a trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu and here we provide the steps you must follow to travel to one of the 7 wonders of the world. Trip to Machu Picchu 1. Define your Budget and Travel Style: • Economic: Hostels, public transportation, food in local markets and restaurants. • Medium: 3-star hotels, group tours, combination of public and private transportation. • Luxury: 4 or 5-star hotels, private tours, private transportation in Cusco, meals in high-end restaurants. 2. Choose the Best Time to Travel: • Dry Season (May – September): Ideal weather for hiking, sunny days and cold nights. Greater influx of tourists and higher prices. • Rainy Season (October – April): Fewer tourists, lower prices, but possibility of rain that can affect visits. The Inca Trail is closed in February. 3. Book your Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets in Advance: • It is essential to book your entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 months in advance, especially in high season, as places are limited. You can buy them online through the official Peruvian government website or through our travel agency. • Decide whether you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. These require a separate ticket and sell out quickly. 4. Decide How to Get to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town): • Train: The most common and comfortable option from Ollantaytambo or Poroy (near Cusco). Book in advance. • Inca Trail: A multi-day trekking experience that requires special permits and reservations well in advance (6-8 months). • Other Trekking Routes: There are alternatives such as the Salkantay Trek or the Inca Jungle Trek. 5. Book your accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Cusco: • Aguas Calientes offers

Private transfer from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas round trip. You are traveling to Cusco and need private transportation from Cusco / Cusco Airport to the Sacred Valley (Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Maras) we are your best option, we have the ideal private transportation service for solo travelers, families, friends and couples. Transportation from Cusco to the Sacred Valley Our service from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and vice versa is private. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and on this route there are currently a large number of hotels / airbnb / lodge that are ideal for travelers who want more tranquility and to be out of the city. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas you will find the following hotels: Tierra Viva Sacred Valley, Ava Sacred Valley Spot, Sky Dome Peru, Aranwa Sacred Valley, Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Hotel Amaru Valle, Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay, Hotel Sueños del Valle, Hanaq Hoste Sacred Valley, Hotel San Agustin Urubamba & Spa, Taypikala Sacred Valley Deluxe, Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Rio Sagrado Belmond Hotel, Casona de Yucay, Hotel Tierra Inka Sacred Valley, Pachamama Ecolodge, Quinta Eco Inn Urubamba, Las Chullpas Eco Lodge, Las portadas Ollantaytambo, El Albergue Ollantaytambo, Tika Wasi Ollanta, Qorisonqo Inn Ollantaytambo, Apu Lodge, Vertical Sky Luxury Suites, Sol Mirando Boutique Hotel, Pachamama Ecolodge and a large number of accommodations where you can stay overnight. In order to request your transfer you must indicate: • Full names • Pick up in Cusco, date and time of pick up • Drop off in Sacred Valley of the Incas (indicate address) • For the return, indicate date and time of pick up. Include Mobility and Driver Does not include

Cusco Airport Taxi. Our travel agency also offers taxi service from Cusco Airport to Hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac, Calca, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo), or from Cusco Airport to the train station (San Pedro, Poroy or Ollataytambo). Our taxi service is private and available for all flight times, you can also request round trip service. Cusco Airport We have cars, trucks, vans and sprinters. Private tourist transportation service from Cusco Airport, daily departures. In order to request your transfer you must indicate: • Full names • Pick-up date and time • Airline name and flight number • Drop off in Cusco or Sacred Valley of the Incas (Indicate address) Include Mobility and Driver Does not include Travel insurance and other services not mentioned. Important: If your destination is the Sacred Valley of the Incas and you want to make stops along the way, it is also possible, you just have to indicate this when making your reservation. Cusco Airport Taxi Our taxi service is private and each vehicle is monitored during the trip.

Guide private in Machu Picchu. Our travel agency also offers the private guide service in Machu Picchu. Our guides are highly trained and certified so they can help you on your visit to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu To request your private guide in Machu Picchu you must tell us the type of entrance you have and your entry time. We have guides in different languages, which you can request in advance: English, Spanish or Japanese. There are currently 3 routes which are divided into circuits, and if you want a private guide for route 1: Machu Picchu Mountain, route 2: Machu Picchu classic route or route 3: Huayna Picchu Mountain we can help you. Our guides will help you and provide you with important information about Machu Picchu at all times. The guided tour time in Machu Picchu will depend on the route. If you take the mountain route 1, you will have a guided tour of approximately 5 hours, if you take the classic route 2, you will have a guided tour of approximately 2 and a half hours, and if you take the Huayna Picchu route 3, you will have a guided tour of approximately 4 hours. Machu Picchu Guide

Availability and Reservation Machu Picchu Circuit 2. If you are planning to visit Machu Picchu this 2025 it is advisable to book now, circuit 2 is the ticket that sells out the fastest. This ticket allows you to visit the entire archaeological zone of Machu Picchu and allows you to have excellent photos of Machu Picchu. Our travel agency Mountain Vinicunca will help you with the entire reservation process and you will only have to arrive in Cusco and enjoy your tour to Machu Picchu, our agents will take care of all your organization. Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Price: Varies according to the number of people. Daily departures Shared and private group Includes: Pick up at the hotel. Tourist transportation Cusco to the train station Tourist Train Expedition round trip Consettur Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 Certified Professional Guide Personalized assistance Drop off in the center of Cusco Not Included: Travel insurance Other services not mentioned. What to bring: Light clothing, personal documents, trekking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water, hat, snack and cash soles for personal expenses. Note: Request your quote online and an agent will help you quickly. Machu Picchu Itinerary 00:00 Pick up from your hotel and tourist transfer from Cusco to the train station 00:00 You must arrive at the train station 00:00 Tourist expedition train heading to Aguas Calientes 00:00 Arrival in Aguas Calientes, an agent will be waiting for you to begin the tour 00:00 Consettur bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu 00:00 Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2. According to availability we will offer you the classic route or the lower terrace, both tickets allow you to visit the entire archaeological zone of Machu Picchu. At this point you will have a guided

Availability Machu Picchu 2025. If you are planning your visit to the city of Cusco and want to visit Machu Picchu, you can now book your trip and secure your visit to this world wonder. To visit Machu Picchu, it is recommended to book several months in advance as tickets sell out quickly. Our travel agency will take care of all the organization and you will only get to enjoy your beautiful trip. Machu Picchu 2025 For this tour we have shared and private service. Include: Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb (indicate address) Transfer from Cusco to the train station Round-trip expedition tourist train Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2) Certified professional guide Round-trip Consettur bus (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu) Personalized assistance Does not include: Travel insurance, food and other services not mentioned. Note: • You also have the option of requesting the Vistadome Observatory tourist train, which is ideal for having one of the best views of the Sacred Valley with its panoramic windows. • If you want to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain, you must request it at the time of making your quote. Itinerary Machu Picchu Itinerary to be confirmed time: Our transportation will come to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the train station, from this point you will have a trip to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes our agent will be waiting for you at the train station. According to your entrance to Machu Picchu you can board the bus that will take you to the citadel 1 hour before your entry. You will have a guided tour in Machu Picchu and our guide will give you very important information about Machu Picchu. You will visit the archaeological zone of Machu Picchu and

Private transfer Puno to Cusco. Our travel agency offers the tourist transfer service from Puno to Cusco or Vice Versa (Cusco to Puno). The transfer between cities is private and can be direct or if you wish with some stops along the way, you just have to indicate when quoting your transfer. Transportation Puno to Cusco We have cars, camionetas, vans and sprinters. And we have daily departures from Puno to Cusco or Cusco to Puno. The trip is approximately 7 hours, it will depend a lot on traffic between cities. To request your reservation you must indicate: • Pick up location • Destination place • Pickup date and time • Number of people • If you want to make stops along the way (Optional) Include Mobility and Driver Oxishot portable oxygen Puno

Ticket to Machu Picchu Availability 2024. If you are planning your trip to Machu Picchu for the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, I recommend purchasing in advance, if you plan your trip to Machu Picchu for On your own, the ideal is to reserve your entry to Machu Picchu several months in advance. If you plan your trip to Machu Picchu with a travel agency, the ideal is to book now, our travel agency can help you with the organization of your trip and we will take care of everything, you will only get to enjoy the tour. Machu Picchu Here are some recommendations if you make your trip to Machu Picchu on your own: • Buy your ticket at tuboleto.cultura.pe • Once you have purchased your ticket, you must purchase your train ticket. If your visit is the same day you must adjust your schedule to arrive on time. • Acquire your bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, you can buy this ticket in Cusco or in the Machu Picchu Town itself (Aguas Calientes). • You can hire a Guide for Machu Picchu, it is optional. But it is highly recommended since it will provide you with important information about Machu Picchu. • You must check your train ticket and where it starts from, otherwise you must hire a transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo station or to the station indicated on your ticket. There are several travel agencies that offer transfers from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Important: • If you were not able to reserve your ticket to Machu Picchu on the official website, you must go to the Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) a day before to be able to purchase it. You must go to the Ministry of Culture