Machu picchu articles

Why is the Inca Trail closed in February

Every year in February, the month with most rain at Machu Picchu the INC, the governing body that manages Machu Picchu closes the Inca Trail for maintenance. This applies to both …

Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands

Machu Picchu and the Galapagos; these are by far two of the main international renowned attractions on the South American continent. Machu Picchu, the “Lost city of the Incas”, is …

How to travel to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco region in South Peru Cusco is the closest airport and is located at about 100km from Machu Picchu In order to travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu …

Luggage Limitations trains to Machu Picchu

Most visitors to Machu Picchu get there by train Trains to Machu Picchu have limited luggage storage Official luggage allowance for the trains are; a maximum weight limit of 5.0 …

Buses to Machu Picchu

Trains arrive to Aguas Calientes Station and from here it is another 30 minutes in bus** There is only one bus company providing buses to Machu Picchu** Tickets can be purchased in …