Category: Machu Picchu
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Read more to find out how we’d do a repeat visit of Peru – what we’d see again and what we’d see for the first time.
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A detailed itinerary of hikes, tours, and cultural experiences across Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca.
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Here’s our full packing list and preparation list for an international trip to Peru.
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Aguas Calientes, the tiny town at the base of Machu Picchu, won us over with its dogs, markets, and charm. From eating alpaca to leaving our own lock of love on a bridge, we found pieces of Peru that will forever stay with us.
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After conquering the climb to Machu Picchu, we pushed our tired legs a little further to explore the Incan Bridge, revisit favorite ruins, and take one last shortcut through the terraces. It was the perfect (and painful) farewell to this incredible wonder.
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Our second day in Machu Picchu was unforgettable—we tackled the “Old Mountain” itself. With endless Incan stairs, breathtaking views of Huayna Picchu, and aching legs that left me in tears, it was one of the hardest yet most rewarding hikes of our lives.
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Our first day in Machu Picchu was a guided tour with Percy, who revealed the site’s hidden details—from ceremonial rocks and sacred temples to playful llamas roaming free. Each stone had a story, and every corner revealed Incan genius.
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Our journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes revealed living Inca history, a car-free town, and a bus ride like no other—hurtling up steep, winding roads toward one of the world’s greatest wonders: Machu Picchu.
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I never planned to hike Machu Picchu—but a “now or never” decision changed our lives. This is the story of the financial risk, the once-in-a-lifetime trip, and how one mountain sparked our lifelong travel obsession.
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