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Travel journal

Practical guides, routes explained by our guides and everything you need to know before traveling to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Routes · September 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Salkantay or Inca Trail? We help you choose your route to Machu Picchu

We compare Cusco’s two most famous treks: scenery, difficulty, permits, price and the arrival experience at Machu Picchu.

Tips · 2 min read

How many days you need, what to eat, what to avoid and which tours to do first so altitude doesn’t ruin your trip.

September 17, 2026

Gear · 1 min read

The packing list our guides use: layers, footwear, first-aid kit, documents and what you can rent in Cusco.

September 8, 2026

Machu Picchu · 2 min read

Everything to know before buying your ticket: ticket types, circuits, mountains, time slots, rules and when to book.

August 30, 2026

Routes · 1 min read

All about Salkantay’s turquoise lake: location, altitude, hike duration, what to bring and whether to go on your own or with a tour.

August 21, 2026

Tips · 1 min read

Dry and rainy seasons, festivals, Inca Trail closures and what weather to expect each month of the year.

August 12, 2026

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