The Incas built a vast network of roads to communicate with the four regions its vast empire. The network was called Qhapaq Nan ( "path of sovereign") or Inca Trail.
It was formed by stone tracks fit for the passage of two or three people tropillas of flames. The rivers were crossed by bridges and slopes sharp is due through stands and ramps.
Many were in the wreckage of Peru
Qhapaq Nan remain used by the farmers. One of the most impressive and it is the best preserved unites Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
Today, go to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail tour allows traced to a go past millennium and geographical scenarios as dazzling as diverse. It throughout the 39 kilometers, there are mysterious landscapes, archaeological remains; flora rich with 400 different species of orchids and begonias, exotic trees like
Pisonay, queñual and countless species of fauna in their natural habitat, like the cock of rocks, the kettle mountain, llamas and vicunas, the white-tailed deer, the vizcacha, and if there fortunately, the delicate and vegetarian spectacled bear.
It is one of the routes trekking and camping most important globally.
Minimum: 2600 m; maximum: 4200 meters.
There are two route options:
- 4 days / 3 nights. The walk starts at km 88 of the railroad, known as
Qorihuayrachina. On the way, there are groups of archaeological Patallacta,
Willkarakay, Patawasi, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca, Phuyupatamarka-site
Archaeological highest, at 3650 m, Intipata, Wiñay Wayna -sitio Incan surrounded by
Impressive platforms and lush orchids silvestres- and Machu Picchu. An attractive
Interesting this route is crossing the Urubamba River by a suspension bridge and promotion -
Optional to open Warmiwaskuña ( "where the woman died") to 4200 m, which provides a
Magnificent landscape.
- 2 days / 1 night. This route is called the Sacred Way and the walk starts at km
104 (Chachabamba), as far as can be reached by train. The archaeological sites that can be
Note: Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu. The tight service from Cuzco
Until km 104 lasts approximately 3 hours.
There are other alternative ways, shorter, which are considered within the circuit
Network Inca Trail and join the last leg of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, as the
"Camino Real," which lasted 6 hours and the "Way of Purification", 4 to 5 hours. To make
These hikes are necessary to contact travel agencies accredited.
Archeology, trekking (moderate difficulty), observation of flora and fauna.
Along the route there are places duly marked by the Management Unit of Machu
Picchu (LU), to stay overnight. In Wiñay Wayna there is a tourist lodge service
Basic lodge and restaurant for 39 people to about 100 people.
The accredited agencies operating this route are responsible for providing what is essential to
Every visitor, such as food, tents and sleeping bags.
Depending on the route chosen, the visitor should consider 2 or 3 additional days for its connections
With the city of Cusco and nearby destinations.
Acclimatization necessary. Avoid efforts during the first few hours. Commendable consume
Easy digestion of food and drink coca tea to prevent altitude sickness. To make the
Long routes of Inca Trail is a need to be in good physical condition. We must respect the
Formal requirements for the preservation and maintenance of the road.
Nearby Attractions
Along the route you can see a wide variety of archaeological sites as Machu
Q'ente, Huayna Q'ente, Pulpituyoc, Kusichaca, Patallacta, Torontoy and snowy as La
Veronica and Salcantay.
Along the way passing through different ecological zones and altitudes, so the climate is
Changed. There are two seasons: a dry April to October, the other wet and with cloud cover
From November to March.
According to the rules of the Management Unit of Machu Picchu (LU), there are 2
Travel arrangements for the Inca Trail: retaining the services of a travel agent properly accredited and authorized by the LU to operate this circuit, or the services of a official guide duly accredited and authorized by the LU. It permitted the hiring of carriers for the excursion.
