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131 mi 211 km of trail — 8 Featured Hikes

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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 - 8

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

#1

37.8 mi 60.9 km
Salkantay Trek
 6
Limatambo, PE
Looking over the steep valley from Winay Wayna ruins

#2

19.4 mi 31.2 km
Inca Trail - Trek to Mac…
 4
Ollantaytambo, PE
Taulliraju just west of Punta Union Pass. Ed & Jo 2003

#3

29.6 mi 47.6 km
Santa Cruz Trek
 1
Yungay, PE
Laguna Keushu en route to the Ice of Huandoy, the lowest ice in the Cordillera Blanca.

#4

3.6 mi 5.8 km
Lake and Ruins of Keushu
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Yungay, PE
Lake 69

#5

10.7 mi 17.2 km
Lake 69 - Pisco Refuge Loop
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Yungay, PE
Laguna Keushu en route to the Ice of Huandoy, the lowest ice in the Cordillera Blanca.

#6

3.2 mi 5.1 km
Ice of Huandoy
 1
Yungay, PE
Huandoy 6395m and Alpacas Nacho Libre and Bianca

#7

7.2 mi 11.6 km
Atma 8
 1
Yungay, PE
Valley floor along the Quilotoa Loop between Isinlivi and Chugchilan.

#8

24.9 mi 40.1 km
Quilotoa Loop: Sigchos-Q…
 1
Saquisilí, EC

Trails in Peru - 18

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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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9.3 mi 15.0 km
#2 El Tambo Singletrack
Machachi, EC
9.3 mi 15.0 km Machachi, EC
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8.9 mi 14.4 km
#3 El Infiernillo Trail
Calacali, EC
8.9 mi 14.4 km Calacali, EC
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4.3 mi 6.9 km
#4 Lake 69 Trail
Yanama, PE
4.3 mi 6.9 km Yanama, PE
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#5 Portachuelo Pass - Inca trail
Yungay, PE
3.1 mi 5.0 km Yungay, PE
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7.4 mi 11.9 km
#6 Llanganuco Lakes
Shilla, PE
7.4 mi 11.9 km Shilla, PE
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3.5 mi 5.6 km
#7 Rumiñahui Central Summit Trail
Machachi, EC
3.5 mi 5.6 km Machachi, EC
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11 days ago
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#8 Inca Trail: Sun Gate to Machu Picchu
Santa Teresa, PE
1.0 mi 1.6 km Santa Teresa, PE
All Clear
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35 days ago
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6.2 mi 9.9 km
#9 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
#10 Salkantay Trail: Salkantay Lodge to Wayna Lodge
Limatambo, PE
7.6 mi 12.2 km Limatambo, PE
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13.7 mi 22.1 km
#11 Huchuy Qosqo
Cusco, PE
13.7 mi 22.1 km Cusco, PE
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2.5 mi 4.1 km
#12 Cebollapampa to Pisco Basecamp
Yanama, PE
2.5 mi 4.1 km Yanama, PE
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3.6 mi 5.9 km
#13 507
Santa Lucía, EC
3.6 mi 5.9 km Santa Lucía, EC
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6.7 mi 10.8 km
#14 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
#15 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
#16 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
#17 Gualel to Guarahuma
Catamayo, EC
6.5 mi 10.5 km Catamayo, EC
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2.8 mi 4.6 km
#18 Lake 69 to Pisco Basecamp
Yanama, PE
2.8 mi 4.6 km Yanama, PE
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Photos of Peru - 144

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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.

#1

Money shot! The ruins photographed from a comm…
 2
Santa Teresa, PE
Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.

#2

Another view of the ruins from a slightly diffe…
 5
Santa Teresa, PE
Another view of the ruins.

#3

Another view of the ruins.
 5
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.

#8

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

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