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129 mi 207 km of trail — 4 Featured Hikes

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Gems in Peru - 2

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Machu Picchu

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Santa Teresa, PE
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Lake 69

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Yanama, PE

Featured Hikes in Peru - 4

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

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37.8 mi 60.9 km
Salkantay Trek
 10
Limatambo, PE
Looking over the steep valley from Winay Wayna ruins

#2

19.4 mi 31.2 km
Inca Trail - Trek to Mac…
 6
Ollantaytambo, PE
Valley floor along the Quilotoa Loop between Isinlivi and Chugchilan.

#3

23.3 mi 37.6 km
Quilotoa Loop: Sigchos-Q…
 1
Saquisilí, EC
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#4

20.1 mi 32.4 km
Antenas del Pichincha
 1
Tutamandahostel, EC

Trails in Peru - 19

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26.6 mi 42.9 km
#1 Choquequirao Trail
Cachora, PE
26.6 mi 42.9 km Cachora, PE
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3.5 mi 5.6 km
#2 Rumiñahui Central Summit Trail
Machachi, EC
3.5 mi 5.6 km Machachi, EC
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4.3 mi 6.9 km
#3 Lake 69 Trail
Yanama, PE
4.3 mi 6.9 km Yanama, PE
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3.3 mi 5.3 km
#4 Lake and Ruins of Keushu
Yungay, PE
3.3 mi 5.3 km Yungay, PE
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9.3 mi 15.0 km
#5 El Tambo Singletrack
Machachi, EC
9.3 mi 15.0 km Machachi, EC
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2.8 mi 4.5 km
#6 Portachuelo Pass - Inca trail
Yanama, PE
2.8 mi 4.5 km Yanama, PE
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8.9 mi 14.4 km
#7 El Infiernillo Trail
Calacali, EC
8.9 mi 14.4 km Calacali, EC
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2.0 mi 3.2 km
#8 Maria Josefa
Yungay, PE
2.0 mi 3.2 km Yungay, PE
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#9 Inca Trail: Sun Gate to Machu Picchu
Santa Teresa, PE
1.0 mi 1.6 km Santa Teresa, PE
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13.7 mi 22.1 km
#10 Huchuy Qosqo
Cusco, PE
13.7 mi 22.1 km Cusco, PE
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6.2 mi 9.9 km
#11 Salkantay Trail: Marcocasa to Salkantay Lodge
Limatambo, PE
6.2 mi 9.9 km Limatambo, PE
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7.6 mi 12.2 km
#12 Salkantay Trail: Salkantay Lodge to Wayna Lodge
Limatambo, PE
7.6 mi 12.2 km Limatambo, PE
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2.5 mi 4.1 km
#13 Cebollapampa to Pisco Basecamp
Yanama, PE
2.5 mi 4.1 km Yanama, PE
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3.6 mi 5.9 km
#14 507
Santa Lucía, EC
3.6 mi 5.9 km Santa Lucía, EC
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6.7 mi 10.8 km
#15 Salkantay Trail: Lucma Lodge to Machu Picchu
Santa Teresa, PE
6.7 mi 10.8 km Santa Teresa, PE
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11.7 mi 18.8 km
#16 Salkantay Trail: Collpa Lodge to Lucma Lodge
Curahuasi, PE
11.7 mi 18.8 km Curahuasi, PE
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5.7 mi 9.1 km
#17 Salkantay Trail: Wayna Lodge to Collpa Lodge
Santa Teresa, PE
5.7 mi 9.1 km Santa Teresa, PE
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6.5 mi 10.5 km
#18 Gualel to Guarahuma
Catamayo, EC
6.5 mi 10.5 km Catamayo, EC
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2.8 mi 4.6 km
#19 Lake 69 to Pisco Basecamp
Yanama, PE
2.8 mi 4.6 km Yanama, PE
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Photos of Peru - 145

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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.

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Money shot! The ruins photographed from a comm…
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Santa Teresa, PE
Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.

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Another view of the ruins from a slightly diffe…
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Santa Teresa, PE
Another view of the ruins.

#3

Another view of the ruins.
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Santa Teresa, PE
The landscape becomes more stark but no less beautiful along this section of the Salkantay Trail.

#4

The landscape becomes more stark but no less be…
 3
Limatambo, PE
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.

#5

No cars out here - things move via pack animal…
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Limatambo, PE
You'll really be hiking by this point in the Salkantay Trail!

#6

You'll really be hiking by this point in the Sa…
 2
Limatambo, PE
The Salkantay Trek is a photographer's paradise.

#7

The Salkantay Trek is a photographer's paradise.
 2
Limatambo, PE
This photo was taken from a bit higher than the pass. You can see the trail we were on as well as a small rest area.

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This photo was taken from a bit higher than the…
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Cachora, PE

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