Peru Machu Picchu
An iconic dream destination for the wanderlust – trekking and cultural adventures in the Peruvian Andes
Story and photos by Amanda Huculak
Enjoying a quiet moment in the grandeur of the Peruvian Andes. M
achu Picchu is one of the most famous archaeological wonders in the world and people from all over the globe travel to experience it. However, what
many people don’t know is that there is so much more to see and experience in this region of Peru. Te Peruvian Andes in the Cusco region is a place where the cliché saying, “the journey itself is much more rewarding than the destination”, is so true.
I had the opportunity to lead a 12-day Most people are familiar with the classic four-day Inca How to get there
Adventure in Peru, with nine interesting folks from Manitoba, who were eager to chal- lenge themselves by hiking the five-day Salkantay Trail followed by one day on the classic Inca Trail that would lead us to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.
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Flights to Lima via Toronto or Montreal on Air Canada and then take a domestic flight to Cusco on LATAM or Avaiaca.
Trail, but there are many alternative “Inca Trails” through- out the Andes that connect ancient settlements and sacred sites in the region, such as the Salkan- tay, Lares and Huchuyqosqo trails, to name a few. Machu Picchu is the most well-known Incan archaeological site, since it is one of the few places that wasn’t found and destroyed by the Spanish conquest. It was rediscovered by the explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911, at which time it gained
worldwide attention. Troughout the Cusco region you’ll find many ancient sites, ruins, colourful markets, delicious cuisine, cul- tural wonders, and picturesque Andean villages
making it a destination that offers so much to see and do. I recommend spending at least three days exploring
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