{"id":412,"date":"2018-07-24T03:21:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T03:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=412"},"modified":"2020-04-05T06:02:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-05T06:02:38","slug":"machu-picchu-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"THE ULTIMATE MACHU PICCHU TRAVEL GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7910-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu sunrise \" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7910-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7910-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7910-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7910-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Machu Picchu is a traveler\u2019s dream! An archeological wonder that still remains a <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">mystery as to how it was created.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can plan a trip to Machu Picchu on a wide range of budgets, with as much or as little luxury as you would like. <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">No matter which road you take to uncover the Lost City of the Incas your journey to Machu Picchu will be a trip of a lifetime!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are my tips and tricks on how to plan your trip and navigate Machu Picchu.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7942-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu travel guide\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7942-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7942-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7942-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7942-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHEN_TO_GO_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\" >WHEN TO GO TO MACHU PICCHU<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#TO_HELP_YOU_DECIDE_WHEN_TO_VISIT\" >TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHEN TO VISIT:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#HOW_TO_GET_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\" >HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#MACHU_PICCHU_BY_TREKKING\" >MACHU PICCHU BY TREKKING<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#CHOOSING_THE_RIGHT_TREK\" >CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#CHOOSING_A_TREKKING_COMPANY\" >CHOOSING A TREKKING COMPANY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#MACHU_PICCHU_BY_RAIL\" >MACHU PICCHU BY RAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHERE_TO_BUY_TRAN_TICKETS\" >WHERE TO BUY TRAN TICKETS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#HOW_TO_CHOOSE_YOUR_TRAIN\" >HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TRAIN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#PERURAIL_TIPS\" >PERURAIL TIPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#EXPLORING_MACHU_PICCHU\" >EXPLORING MACHU PICCHU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHAT_TO_KNOW_BEFORE_YOU_GO_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\" >WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO MACHU PICCHU<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHAT_TO_DO_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\" >WHAT TO DO IN AGUAS CALIENTES<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#HOW_TO_GET_TO_MACHU_PICCHU_FROM_AGUAS_CALIENTES\" >HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU FROM AGUAS CALIENTES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHERE_TO_EAT_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\" >WHERE TO EAT IN AGUAS CALIENTES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/#WHAT_TO_DO_AND_WHAT_TO_SKIP_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\" >WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SKIP IN AGUAS CALIENTES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHEN_TO_GO_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span><strong>WHEN TO GO TO MACHU PICCHU<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is always one of the most important<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> questions because overcast and foggy weather could make, or break<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your entire experience of Machu Picchu. You\u2019ll find the <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>best time to visit Machu Picchu is during the dry season from May through August<\/strong>.<\/span> However, Peru\u2019s weather is notoriously unpredictable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and brief showers are known to appear regardless of what time of year <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=1291%2C1937&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7939.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TO_HELP_YOU_DECIDE_WHEN_TO_VISIT\"><\/span>TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHEN TO VISIT:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>avoid visiting Machu Picchu on Sundays<\/strong><\/span> because that\u2019s when people who live in the Cusco province can go <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for free.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">least <\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">busy time of the day at Machu Picchu summit<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\"> is between 6am-8am<\/span><\/strong>, and then 2pm-4pm. This is because most visitors haven\u2019t arrived by train yet, or haven\u2019t left for their trains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to go <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Between October-April is the rainy season, but you\u2019ll find less crowds. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Dry season is May-September. You\u2019ll see more crowds especially in July and August <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Try to visit at the beginning, or end of peak season (May or September) for better rates and weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_GET_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span><strong>HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MACHU_PICCHU_BY_TREKKING\"><\/span>MACHU PICCHU BY TREKKING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A popular misunderstanding is that people think the only way to get to Machu Picchu is by camping with the four day hike on the Inca Trail, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the train. I was one of those people who didn\u2019t really know about the other options available! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Three popular Treks are: the<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> Classic Inca Trail, the Inca Jungle Trek, and the Salkantay Trek<\/strong>.<\/span> These all end with Machu Picchu on the final day, but it\u2019s your choice how you choose to get there. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHOOSING_THE_RIGHT_TREK\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREK<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6010-2-2-1440x1080.jpg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"Inka Jungle Trail Lorenzo's Expeditions \" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6010-2-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6010-2-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6010-2-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6010-2-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">After comparing the three options I decided on the three day Jungle Trek with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorzenzo\u2019s Expeditions<\/a>, and I\u2019m so happy I did! The <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Inca Jungle Trek <a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorzenzo\u2019s Expeditions<\/a> offers was the perfect balance between trekking and a little adventure<\/strong><\/span> along the way (white water rafting and mountain biking to name a few!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorenzo\u2019s Expeditions<\/a> is Peruvian owned, and they also offer all three treks to Machu Picchu, not just the Inca Jungle Trek. The guides are excellent and very knowledgeable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entire trek couldn\u2019t have been run smoother. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHOOSING_A_TREKKING_COMPANY\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">CHOOSING A TREKKING COMPANY<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-460\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/b17e1a47-10e1-4e0d-9e4a-1cfb5547b3fd-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inka Jungle trail Lorenzo's Expeditions \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/b17e1a47-10e1-4e0d-9e4a-1cfb5547b3fd-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/b17e1a47-10e1-4e0d-9e4a-1cfb5547b3fd-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/b17e1a47-10e1-4e0d-9e4a-1cfb5547b3fd-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mountain Biking with Lorenzo&#8217;s Expeditions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find hundreds of different tour operators to choose from offering hikes to Machu Picchu. <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>It\u2019s important to <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>choose<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong> your tour company carefully<\/strong><\/span>. The last thing you want is a poor guide, or a disorganized tour company. Here are some important tips to consider:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book ahead. If you want to hike the Classic Inca Trail you must <strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">book at \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">a <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">minimum of six months in advance<\/span><\/strong>. Once you know your dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make this your first priority!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be Cheap. When it comes to safety and comfort<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the cheaper option isn\u2019t always the best way to go. While it may be a pricer a tour that includes additional meals, equipment and activ<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ities, the most expensive one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may save you less hassle in the long run. <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>It\u2019s best to book directly through a local tour operator instead of a foreign travel agency<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>, since they may charge you double the price.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Research Companies. I was referred to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorenzo\u2019s Expeditions<\/a> by a coworker, and I was so happy with our decision to book with Lorenzo\u2019s. From start to finish, the entire experience was excellent! They provide great communication before your trip, and during your trek the guides are great at making you feel comfortable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorzenzo\u2019s<\/a> offers Inca Jungle Treks in addition to the Classic Inca Jungle and Salkantay Trek.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Support Local Business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorenzoexpeditions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lorenzo\u2019s Expeditions<\/a> is the largest tour company in Cusco that is owned by a Peruvian. Most of the other tour companies are owned by an American, or Brit. Despite the number of tourists visiting Machu Picchu, Peru still has the third poorest economy in South America. I strongly encourage you to choose to book with Peruvian owned and operated companies to support the country you\u2019re visiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MACHU_PICCHU_BY_RAIL\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">MACHU PICCHU BY RAIL<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a 3-hour train ride you\u2019ll see scenery changes from high-Andes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscape <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to cloud rainforests. From 18,000 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ft.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> glacier-covered peaks, to jagged, jungle covered mountains, this will be one of the most memorable and picturesque trips of your life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit Machu Picchu as a day trip by purchasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">round-trip train<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tickets <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from Cusco at the Poroy Station<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or if you\u2019re trekking up, you\u2019ll only need to purchase your return ticket for your trip back to Cusco. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">The easiest way to get to\/from Machu Picchu is to take the train to Aguas Calientes from the Cusco ( the nearest station in Cusco is the Poroy Station).<\/span> <\/strong>It\u2019s a beautiful 3.5-hour trip each way along tracks that run right along the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_BUY_TRAN_TICKETS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">WHERE TO BUY TRAN TICKETS<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to purchase is only through PeruRail\u2019s website once you\u2019ve narrowed down your tour. You\u2019ll choose from Inca Rail, or PeruRail <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both are similar and use the same track. <strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">I recommend Peru Rail because they have more options <\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">as to the type of train to take, and do run sales at times<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>I was able to find a sale on Peru Rail\u2019s website 8 weeks before my desired travel date. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can purchase tickets at any of the Peru Rail, or Inca Rail ticket offices in Cusco, but if you\u2019re going during peak season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I highly encourage you to purchase train tickets in advance online as trains often sell out. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: In order to sit together, you\u2019ll need to buy the train tickets in one transaction. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_CHOOSE_YOUR_TRAIN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TRAIN<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-464\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-464 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6276-2-1440x1080.jpg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"PeruRail Tips and tricks\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6276-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6276-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6276-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6276-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vistadome PeruRail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perurail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PeruRail<\/a> is a little more luxurious, when compared to Inca Rail and has three options of trains for you to choose from! The<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expedition<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is the cheapest option, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vistadome<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> huge windows all around you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the most expensive one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiram Bingham<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a lux<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urious<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way to explore the Lost City? The <strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Belmond Hiram Bingham<\/span><\/strong> will set you back around $578 for a one way <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ticket, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and is <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>certainly the most spacious and lavish set-up with gourmet meals, large windows, and live onboard entertainment<\/strong><\/span>. It also includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machu Picchu entry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, afternoon tea at the Sanctuary Lodge outside Machu Picchu, and a 2.5 hour tour of the site. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I passed on the Belmond Hiram Bingham train this time around and booked the Vistadome, which I really enjoyed. \u00a0The seats were very comfortable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019re served drinks along with a light snack. The main difference between the Vistadome and the Expedition <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seats are more comfortable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the Vistadome, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Vistadome also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has larger windows. A highlight was the show they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perform for the travelers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> onboard. I won\u2019t spoil it because I want you to be surprised. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PERURAIL_TIPS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">PERURAIL TIPS<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-463\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-463 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6179-3.jpg?resize=1291%2C1806&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PeruRail tips and tricks\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6179-3.jpg?resize=1440%2C2014&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6179-3.jpg?resize=300%2C420&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6179-3.jpg?resize=800%2C1119&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_6179-3.jpg?w=1464&amp;ssl=1 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PeruRail Train<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Whichever ticket you buy, be sure to arrive 30 minutes before departure and have your passport ready. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">train do<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">es not have in-<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">seat power, or WiFi onboard<\/span><\/strong>. Come with a fully charged portable charger, and some entertainment to keep you busy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Cusco train station is located one town over in Poroy.<\/strong><\/span> Cusco can experience heavy traffic, so be prepared to budget around an hour to and from the station.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A taxi ride from Poroy to the city center of Cusco will be around 30-40 Peruvian Soles. When your train arrives to Poroy you won&#8217;t have a problem finding a taxi driver.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXPLORING_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">EXPLORING MACHU PICCHU<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7940.jpg?resize=1291%2C860&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Machu Picchu photo pose\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7940.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7940.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7940.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7940.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-468 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2-1440x957.jpg?resize=1291%2C858\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Chullo hat \" width=\"1291\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C957&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=800%2C532&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8050-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Sunrise \" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8050-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8050-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8050-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8050-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7950-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Sunrise \" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7950-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7950-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7950-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7950-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8069-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Passport stamp \" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8069-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8069-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8069-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8069-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8031-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Ruins\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8031-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8031-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8031-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8031-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7850-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C860\" alt=\"Machu Picchu travel guide\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7850-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7850-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7850-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7850-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-455 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7836-2-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7836-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7836-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7836-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7836-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TO_KNOW_BEFORE_YOU_GO_TO_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span><b>WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO MACHU PICCHU<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Bus or Walk?<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I highly <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>recommend taking the bus to ensure you\u2019ll have enough energy to explore the rest of Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/span>. The bus is only 20 minutes where the hike up 1,500 stairs will take around two hours <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of your precious time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0Save you energy for exploring Machu Picchu. You\u2019ll get plenty of walking in-trust me<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Purchasing Bus Tickets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0The bus tickets are $12 each way to the top of Machu Picchu <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summit,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and another $12 for the trip down. The first bus leaves at 5:30AM.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Rise and Shine:<\/b> <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Be in line no later than 4am to catch one of the first busses<\/strong><\/span> up to the gates. If you need a coffee boost when you\u2019re in line,<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> the cafes will be open to sell coffee and breakfast to tired travelers. Catching the first bus will give you the best photo opportunities, and a chance to catch <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">the sunrise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>No Bathroom Break:<\/b> Machu Picchu does not have any bathrooms once you pass through the main gates. Bathrooms are right outside the gates and cost 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Need a Snack?<\/b> Food and water are not sold inside, but you can purchase food outside the gates. Be aware that anything purchased at the top of mountain will run you three to four times the price. \u00a0For an easy cost saving tip &#8211; pickup snacks before you arrive to the top of the mountain in Aguas Calientes. I had brought fresh avocados from the market, and I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better snack!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Camera Ready:<\/b> \u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The Guardhouse is where you\u2019ll find the postcard perfect photo you\u2019ve always seen of Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Birds Eye View:<\/b> The Sun Gate overlooks Machu Picchu &#8211; giving you a beautiful panoramic view. You don\u2019t need to make a reservation for the Sun Gate in advance, but save your energy for the hike up to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Daring Climb:<\/b> If you want to hike up Huanya Picchu you can reserve your tickets through your trekking company, or through this website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmachupicchu.com\/machu-picchu-ticket-availability-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a>Try to reserve them at least four-six months ahead of time. \u00a0Be aware if you\u2019re afraid of heights, Huanya Picchu may not be for you. The path winds up along the very edge of the mountain, sometimes with sheer drop-offs thousands of feet down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Jetsetter:<\/strong> Don\u2019t leave Machu Picchu without stamping your passport! Look to your left after you exit the gates for a hut where you can stamp your passport with the <strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">official Machu Picchu stamp<\/span><\/strong>. It\u2019s proof you walked throughout the Lost City\u2026. and that\u2019s something worth celebrating!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TO_DO_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\"><\/span><b>WHAT TO DO IN AGUAS CALIENTES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-447\" style=\"width: 1365px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7754-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1937&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7754-2.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7754-2.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7754-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aguas Calientes is the Main Town Nearby Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Your central connection point before you head up to Machu Picchu is the town of Aguas Calientes. Your first glimpse of Aguas Calientes will be of the cascading waterfall that flows into the river through the town that\u2019s surrounded by a rainforest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aguas Calientes is small, but the downside is it comes at the price of being a tourist. Save your shopping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Cusco <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and splurge <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on some hearty meals<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here instead <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because you\u2019ll notice the higher price in Aguas Calientes quickly!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_GET_TO_MACHU_PICCHU_FROM_AGUAS_CALIENTES\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU FROM AGUAS CALIENTES<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you&#8217;ve planned to hike the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have two options to reach the gates of Machu Picchu &#8211; take the 20 minute bus ride up to the top and back, or walk the 1,500 steps up that can take anywhere from 60-90 minutes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_EAT_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>WHERE TO EAT IN <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>AGUAS CALIENTES<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid the crowded tourist restaurants with the employees standing outside ushering you in with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menus. \u00a0I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nstead visit \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/thetreehouse-peru.com\/indexEN.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Treehouse<\/a>\u201d, or \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indiofeliz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurant Indio Feliz<\/a>\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0both are\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0great for cocktails and a good meal before your train. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re a little off the beaten path<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but serve popular Peruvian dishes in a lively atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TO_DO_AND_WHAT_TO_SKIP_IN_AGUAS_CALIENTES\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SKIP IN <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>AGUAS CALIENTES<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Skip the \u201chot spring\u201d in Aguas Calientes<\/strong><\/span>, as it\u2019s known to be very crowded and not very hot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>get a massage instead.<\/strong><\/span> Your muscles with thank you, and for only around 100 Peruvian Soles ($30 USD) for an hour full body massage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0that\u2019s money well spent. 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