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The Inca trail sets out from Qorihuayrachina, at Kilometer 88 of the Cuzco-Quillabamba railway, and takes three to four days of tough hiking. www.inka-trail.net/
Guiding Peru’s Classic 4-Day Inca Trail Trek offers you one of the most popular hiking routes in the world. Hike the magical Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
500-year old doorway showing the skill of Inca stonemasons.
Notice the snakes above the doorway - the snake was the Inca symbol for the underworld.
The Inca Trail is approximately 32 km long. Starts at Km 88, off the railway line. It passes several archeological ruins along the route. www.inka-trail.net/
IMPORTANT – government regulations will not allow reservations to be made unless accompanied by full passport details of the client and full payment of the entrance fee to the Sanctuary. This is to assist in the 500 people a day rule.
Therefore to guarantee your place on the inca trail you must provide a scanned copy of your passport and a non refundable deposit of 40% the trek price. Your reservation will only be confirmed when we have your entrance ticket in our hands. In case of passport number change this information must be relayed to us or you will lose your booking. Original passport must be carried on trail.
All times noted are approximate.
Inca' s bridge is a geological curiosity with the shape of a natural eliptical bridge over the river Las Cuevas. It was formed by the sediments of thermo mineral waters combined with ice that covered the river and acted as support for avalanches of snow, dust and rocks. Now sulfurous water petrified the surface and after years the snow melted and the bridge remained stable by itself.
Cita de la descripción al lado del puente del Gobierno de Mendoza
El Dr. V, Ramos de la Universidad de Buenos Aires ha propuesto un modelo que explica la formación del monumento natural. Durante las nevadas invernales excepcionales es común que se desarrollen puentes de hielo sobre los cursos de agua, que pueden durar incluso varios años.
Sobre esta base se propone que el Puente del Inca se originó como un puente de hielo, durante el periodo posterior a las glaciaciones. Avalanchas provenientes de las laderas norte de la región serían las proveedoras de los materiales de origen aluvial que constituyen la estructura del puente. A diferencia de los otros puentes de hielo observados en la acutalidad, las aguas termales serían responsables de la cementación y la perdurabilidad del puente a través de los años (Ramos, 1993).
Sobre la base de este análisis se puede afirmar que un delicado equilibrio entre la cementación natural y la erosión mantiene el Puente del Inca, originado por un puente de hielo y cementado posteriormente por fuentes termales. El equilibrio del puente es el resultado de una lenta constante cementación por las aguas termales y una lenta y persistente erosión del mismo.
Inca loom wool fabric hammock.
Length: 208 cm or 81 Inches.
Width: 120 cm or 47 Inches.
Hanging Ropes: 25 cm, or 10 Inches on opposing ends.
Supports: +- 100 kg.
The Inca tern bird. This uniquely plumaged bird breeds on the coasts of Peru and Chile, and is restricted to the Humboldt Current. It is an erratic, rare visitor to the southwest coast of Ecuador. It can be identified by its dark grey body, white moustache on both sides of its head, and red-orange beak and feet.
No.901 had moved to Inca when photographed in 2012. PM-3823-AJ was then in its last few weeks of service. These three stalwarts were just about to be replaced by five new Mercedes-Benz Atego-based aerial appliances.
Very early departure from Cusco by road to reach Chilca at Km 82. In this place we will contact the porters, cooks and equipment needed for the trip. Passengers must carry their sleeping bags. Inca Trail
New Salkantay Inca Trail
to Machu Picchu (5 days.4 nights)
This is a remote and ancient road in the same area of the Inca Trail, but it offers wonderful views and less crowded than the Inca Trail
, the route we will see a progression of the various ecological zones with subtropical areas, glacial peaks. Inca Trail
The Inca Tern is a seabird, breeding on the coasts of Peru and Chile. It can be identified by its dark grey body, white moustache on the both sides of its head, and red-orange beak and feet. The Inca Tern breeds on rocky cliffs, nesting in a hollow or burrow or sometimes the old nest of a Humboldt Penguin, and lays one or two eggs.
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INCA TRAIL to Machu Picchu is considered as the most famous trekking route in South America, due to the different elements that offers to the visitor. It begins at the Km 82 of the railway, towards La Convencion Valley.
The natural scenery is impressive, with a remarkable balance between nature and the Inca architectonic work. The presence of the Vilcabamba mountain range (with snow-capped peaks 6.000mts. height and over, such as the Salkantay and Humantay, among others) along with spectacular forests and valleys, create fantasy images where dawns and dusks provide spectacles of greatness and mystery.
Is the best known and it is one of the most famous treks in the world. The Inca Trail involve a range of stunningly preserved Inca ruins. Along the way the natural scenery is breath-taking, with views of snow capped mountains and the cloud forest in Peru; enjoy the most amazing vacations Peru now!.
CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4D/3N
Inca Trail Description: Overview
Visitors come from all parts of the world to Peru, not only to see Machu Picchu but to walk the Inca Trail, the most famous hike in South America.
They come to see the ruins and the scenery which makes this trail so famous.
On arrival at your hotel have a rest for a while.) Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and heavy food. Drinking mate de coca (an infusion of coca leaves - and perfectly legal in Peru) may help. If symptoms become more severe and prolonged it is best to quickly seek medical attention and make arrangements to descend to a lower altitude. On recovery one can reascend slowly or in stages.
Inca Trail Description:
Visitors come from all parts of the world to Peru, not only to see Machu Picchu but to walk the Inca Trail, the most famous hike in South America. They come to see the ruins and the scenery which makes this trail so famous. The total distance of the Inca trail is approximately 43 kilometres, departing from the place known as Kilometre 88. To begin the trip, one crosses the narrow bridge at Kusicancha, and afterwards heads towards the left hand side of a forest of Eucalyptus trees. Camping on this night is either in Wayllabamba or Llullucha. The second day is more difficult, as you have to climb to 4200 metres at the Pass of Warmiwañusqa (Dead Woman’s pass). The third day is the longest, but also the most interesting for many people as you can visit impressive ruins like Runkuracay and Sayaqmarca. Camping is either in Phuyupatamarca or Wiñayhuayna. On the final day many groups leave early to see the sun rise over Machu Picchu from the Inti Punku (sun gate). The remainder of the day is spent exploring this fabulous ancient city.