6 Tips to enjoy the hike to the Machu Picchu mountain

Hike to Machu Picchu mountain

Before dawn, a large group of travelers congregates in Aguas Calientes, hoping to be the first the hike to the Machu Picchu mountain; since only the first 400 have the privilege of climbing Huayna Picchu (that vertiginous peak that we always see at the foot of the citadel of Machu Picchu). However, most miss the … Read more

Machu Picchu Mountain Hike

Machu Picchu Mountain Hike

Machu Picchu Mountain is another mountain that stands above Machu Picchu Citadel which you can hike. It offers The panoramic view of Machu Picchu Citadel, Huayna Picchu Mountain, Putucusi Mountain, the snaking Wilkamayu (Urubamba) River,  the lush mountainous landscape, and the last part of the Classic Inca Trail. Montaña Machu Picchu is the highest mountain in the area … Read more

Hiking to the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu

When visiting Machu Picchu, the most famous tourist attraction in Peru, you have three options for doing additional hikes that are between 1.5 – 2 hours each (one way). You can hike up Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu (the mountain behind the ruins of the ancient city) and you can also hike to the Sun Gate or Inti … Read more