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  • Pisac Inca ruin circuit -top

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    near Pisac, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    ysephur
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    1601f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPisac Inca ruin circuit -top Photo ofPisac Inca ruin circuit -top Photo ofPisac Inca ruin circuit -top

    Fantastic loop around all the best parts of the Pisac Inca ruins. Pretty tough first third is uphill most of the way but well worth it. You're nearly at the top when you get to the tunnel. The walk back is much more gent...

  • Mandor Waterfalls via Botanic Garden

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    near Machupicchu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    ysephur
    Distance
    7.37mi
    Elevation +
    1122f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMandor Waterfalls via Botanic Garden Photo ofMandor Waterfalls via Botanic Garden Photo ofMandor Waterfalls via Botanic Garden

    Easy trail if you need to kill an afternoon. Follow the road to the Machu Picchu turnoff, cross the bridge and turn right to the Machu Picchu visitor centre and orchid filled botanic garden walk. Then back over the brid...

  • Pisac Ruins

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    near Pisac, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    sokratestanczacy
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    1604f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPisac Ruins Photo ofPisac Ruins Photo ofPisac Ruins

    It is worth to see all the ruins. Most of turist take a taxi up and watch the ruins from top. Maybe 1/3 is visible from the top :) It is a huge place. Price for entrance to Pisac (05.2019): 70 soles (included: Pisac, Ol...

  • Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley

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    near Uchullucllo, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    1467f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRainbow Mountain and Red Valley Photo ofRainbow Mountain and Red Valley Photo ofRainbow Mountain and Red Valley

    This is the second most visited tourist site in Peru after Machu Picchu and therefore you can expect a lot of people here. Next to all this bustle you're offered a beautiful range of colours. Even more than the seven col...

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  • Salkantay day 2 - from Soray Pampa to Collpapampa

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    14.25mi
    Elevation +
    3054f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSalkantay day 2 - from Soray Pampa to Collpapampa Photo ofSalkantay day 2 - from Soray Pampa to Collpapampa Photo ofSalkantay day 2 - from Soray Pampa to Collpapampa

    The magnum opus arrives on day two where the high Salkantay Pass awaits which is followed by a descent of almost two thousand meters down. A well-filled hiking lunch that requires a lot of climbing and descending! I s...

  • Salkantay day 3 - from Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

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    near Sahuayacu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    14.24mi
    Elevation +
    3940f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSalkantay day 3 - from Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes Photo ofSalkantay day 3 - from Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes Photo ofSalkantay day 3 - from Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

    The third day of the four-day Salkantay Trek skips a stage (actually the Salkantay Trek is a five-day long-distance hike) and starts from Lucmabamba to finish at Aguas Calientes. There are more than a thousand altimeters...

  • Salkantay day 1 - part 1 from Sayllapata to Soray Pampa

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    3.36mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 1 from Sayllapata to Soray Pampa Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 1 from Sayllapata to Soray Pampa Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 1 from Sayllapata to Soray Pampa

    In June I was in Peru to hike the four-day Salkantay Trek. This trek is a nice alternative to the Inca Trail which is very popular in the summer months. However, what the Salkantay lacks in cultural heritage, it makes up...

  • Salkantay day 1 - part 2 to Humantay Lake and back

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    4.44mi
    Elevation +
    1631f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 2 to Humantay Lake and back Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 2 to Humantay Lake and back Photo ofSalkantay day 1 - part 2 to Humantay Lake and back

    The second part of the first day on the Salkantay Trek is a trip to the heavenly beautiful Humantay Lake. This lake is also very popular as a day trip because hundreds of hikers make the descent when I start the steep cl...

  • Montaña Machu Picchu

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    near Machu Picchu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    RickeyFlynn
    Distance
    2.93mi
    Elevation +
    2684f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMontaña Machu Picchu Photo ofMontaña Machu Picchu Photo ofMontaña Machu Picchu

    Sep 14, 2017 7:29 am - Starting July 1, 2017, visitors are allowed only a half day at Machu Picchu unless you also buy a ticket to climb Montana Machu Picchu (the big mountain) or Huayan Picchu (the small mountain). if y...

    Trilha sensacional.
    Danilo C. Rios

  • Salkantay trek 5 days + Humantay lake

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Igor Fernandes Erhardt
    Distance
    56.73mi
    Elevation +
    20741f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSalkantay trek 5 days + Humantay lake Photo ofSalkantay trek 5 days + Humantay lake Photo ofSalkantay trek 5 days + Humantay lake

    Day 1 - From Challacancha to Soraypampa (+ Humantay lake) Day 2 - From Soraypampa to Collipapampa (near Chaullay) Day 3 - From Collipapampa to Lucmabamba Day 4 - From Lucmabamba to Aguas calientes/Machu pichu pueblo Day ...

  • Pisac/ Pisaq ruins loop.

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    near Pisac, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Tanner Warkentin
    Distance
    3.49mi
    Elevation +
    2310f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPisac/ Pisaq ruins loop. Photo ofPisac/ Pisaq ruins loop. Photo ofPisac/ Pisaq ruins loop.

    Multiple Incan ruins. Most of the elevation gain is on stairs but the terraces and ruins make up for it. 70 soles is an entry fee but that will get you into multiple different sites. Ollyantaytambo, moray and chinchero. ...

  • Ollantaytambo to Pumamarca Ruins

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    near Ollantaytambo, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Packing up the Pieces
    Distance
    8.25mi
    Elevation +
    2684f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca Ruins Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca Ruins Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca Ruins

    How to independently hike to the Wari and Inca site of Pumamarca Archaeological Park from Ollantaytambo. This beautiful day hike boasts a lovely walk along the River, stunning views of terraces and the Sacred Valley, and...

  • Ollantaytambo to Pumamarca and back

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    near Ollantaytambo, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Hike Club Cusco
    Distance
    8.68mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca and back Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca and back Photo ofOllantaytambo to Pumamarca and back

    Walking from the inca trail, up the hill from the bridge, to Pumamarca and back via a different trail which leads to the road leading back down the valley to Ollantaytambo.

  • Tambo-machay to Cusco

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    near Sacsaywaman, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    minah222
    Distance
    4.83mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofTambo-machay to Cusco

    A nice trail to visit 4 archeological sites near Cusco: Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambo-machay. We started by taking a taxi to Tambo-machay and walk back visiting all 4 sites. The trail is mainly downhill and ...

    Una ruta fàcil de fer que serveix per adaptarse a l'alçada dels Andes peruans i al mal d'alçada "soroche". Molt recomana...
    Pep Cargol

  • Inca Trail 2015 - Day 1

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    near Piscacucho, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    David Caetano
    Distance
    9.40mi
    Elevation +
    5748f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofInca Trail 2015 - Day 1 Photo ofInca Trail 2015 - Day 1 Photo ofInca Trail 2015 - Day 1

    1st Day on the Inca Trail. Starting at KM82, we walked along the Urubamba/Vilcanota river for a while, before turning to the Kusichaka valley, after visiting Wilkarakai ruins. We lunched at Wayllabamba and the star...

  • Loki Falls River Hike

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    near Santa Teresa, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    JeffJones
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLoki Falls River Hike Photo ofLoki Falls River Hike Photo ofLoki Falls River Hike

    An epic walk down a river bed crossing rivers in pull carts. Ending with a beautiful waterfall to cool down and a cave behind the falls!

  • Camiño Salkantay - 4 days (self-guided)

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    bentessele
    Distance
    42.39mi
    Elevation +
    14816f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCamiño Salkantay - 4 days (self-guided) Photo ofCamiño Salkantay - 4 days (self-guided) Photo ofCamiño Salkantay - 4 days (self-guided)

    Salkantay hike done in 4 days and overnighting in local accommodations (no tent). Day 1: Cusco - Soraypampa 3800 m - Humantaycocha 4260 m - 5 km In order to get to Soraypampa, I booked a coletivo ride for 45 soles. M...

  • Waqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek

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    near Sangarará, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Packing up the Pieces
    Distance
    14.68mi
    Elevation +
    4754f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek

    Visit one of the most epic Inca Sites in all of Peru, Waqrapukara. There are many trails, but if using public transportation, this one is best. Camp for free at the Waqrapukara Ruins, simply check in with the gatekeep...

  • Cachijata - Ollantaytambo

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    near Cachijata, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    mdstrauss91
    Distance
    7.29mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCachijata - Ollantaytambo Photo ofCachijata - Ollantaytambo Photo ofCachijata - Ollantaytambo

    Cachijata - Ollantaytambo. I recorded the way down. Way up was the same way. Way up & down took me 9 hours total. (6 up 3 down). The first part to the sun gate (3850) was moderate. (3h) Second part to the peak (4400) wa...

  • Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

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    near Machupicchu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    made_matteo
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    1414f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Photo ofAguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Photo ofAguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

    Walking road to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu, starting from the town of Aguas Calientes. NOTE: you need your ticket for Machu Picchu with you, an id and it can’t be earlier than 2 hours compared to your slot. Swe...

  • The Ausangate Circuit – 5 Days

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    near Labramarca, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    ronrozen
    Distance
    40.99mi
    Elevation +
    8704f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.67

    A remote trail located in Peru and considered one of the best alpine hiking in the world. Circle the sacred Ausangate Massif and experience fantastic glacier views. There are 4 high passes and hotsprings at the start and...

    Physically demanding trekking. Good physical preparation is necessary (Be carefull with the high altitude). Great equipm...
    edver carraro

  • Salkantay Trek Map

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Howlanders.com
    Distance
    50.51mi
    Elevation +
    14505f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSalkantay Trek Map Photo ofSalkantay Trek Map Photo ofSalkantay Trek Map

    The Salkantay trek is guided and starts in Cusco. You are picked up early in the morning and after several hours by car you arrive at the starting point of the trek. The first stretch is in the direction of Soraypampa...

  • Sacred Vallley, Ollantaytambo, Inti Punku

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    near Ollantaytambo, Cusco (Peru)
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    czickontheroad
    Distance
    11.05mi
    Elevation +
    3911f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSacred Vallley, Ollantaytambo, Inti Punku Photo ofSacred Vallley, Ollantaytambo, Inti Punku

    Inti Punku literally means Sun door in Quechua, we haven't got much sun while being up there, but we sure got a wonderful view at the valley and the clouds hiding 6000 m tall snow peaks.

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