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Machu Picchu

Santa Teresa, PE

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You'll really be hiking by this point in the Salkantay Trail!

#1

37.8 mi 60.9 km

Salkantay Trek

#2

156.5 mi 251.9 km

Huayhuash Trekking Circuit

The first part of the Huchuy Qosqo Trail looks like this.

#3

15.7 mi 25.2 km

Huchuy Qosqo

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6.2 mi 9.9 km #1 Salkantay Trail: Marcocasa to Salkantay Lodge Limatambo, PE	6.2 mi 9.9 km	Limatambo, PE	Unknown Update	2
7.6 mi 12.2 km #2 Salkantay Trail: Salkantay Lodge to Wayna Lodge Limatambo, PE	7.6 mi 12.2 km	Limatambo, PE	Unknown Update	2
3.6 mi 5.9 km #3 507 Santa Lucía, EC	3.6 mi 5.9 km	Santa Lucía, EC	Unknown Update
6.7 mi 10.8 km #4 Salkantay Trail: Lucma Lodge to Machu Picchu Santa Teresa, PE	6.7 mi 10.8 km	Santa Teresa, PE	Unknown Update	2
11.7 mi 18.8 km #5 Salkantay Trail: Collpa Lodge to Lucma Lodge Curahuasi, PE	11.7 mi 18.8 km	Curahuasi, PE	Unknown Update	2
5.7 mi 9.1 km #6 Salkantay Trail: Wayna Lodge to Collpa Lodge Santa Teresa, PE	5.7 mi 9.1 km	Santa Teresa, PE	Unknown Update	2
0.9 mi 1.4 km #7 Sun Gate to Manchu Picchu Santa Teresa, PE	0.9 mi 1.4 km	Santa Teresa, PE	Unknown Update	1

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Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.

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Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.

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Money shot! The ruins photographed from a common viewing point. The taller peak in the background is Wayna Picchu (or Huayna Picchu), and it is possible to climb to the top for a different view of the ruins. You need a special permit to do this - check it out before you go.

#2

Money shot! The ruins photographed from a common viewing point. The taller peak in the background is Wayna Picchu (or Huayna Picchu), and it is possible to climb to the top for a different view of the ruins. You need a special permit to do this - check it out before you go.

Santa Teresa, PE

Another view of the ruins.

#3

Another view of the ruins.

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No cars out here - things move via pack animal while on the Salkantay Trail. Here, it's propane. The horses are not roped together, so give them lots of room.

#4

No cars out here - things move via pack animal while on the Salkantay Trail. Here, it's propane. The horses are not roped together, so give them lots of room.

You'll really be hiking by this point in the Salkantay Trail!

#5

You'll really be hiking by this point in the Salkantay Trail!

The landscape becomes more stark but no less beautiful along this section of the Salkantay Trail.

#6

The landscape becomes more stark but no less beautiful along this section of the Salkantay Trail.

The Salkantay Trek is a photographer's paradise.

#7

The Salkantay Trek is a photographer's paradise.

Machu Picchu in brilliant light.

#8

Machu Picchu in brilliant light.

Santa Teresa, PE

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