Machu Picchu is located quite close to the equator. So, the temperatures in Machu Picchu are fairly moderate throughout the year. As the Incas built the citadel at an altitude of 2,400 meters, nights can be quite cold, though. Especially during the dry season, it is advised to pack a ...
Now, you are probably aware that Machu Picchu is located within a very mountainous region of the Peruvian Andes. But the first impression might be a bit deceiving.Machu Picchu’s elevation is only 2,430 meters or 7970 feet– which puts it below the risk zone for altitude sickness of 2,50...
If high altitude trekking isn’t your thing, or you don’t want to spend a whole week visiting Machu Picchu, the train is a great option to cut out time and lots of sweat! Roughly a four-hour ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu, the vista-dome train has windows not just on the sides...
The dry season in Machu Picchu goes from May to October; The climate during this time is dry most of the time, especially in the months of June, July and August. The days are warm with an average temperature between 17 and 19 ° C. The nights are colder during the dry season, and ...
Hi, I'm planning to hike up Machu Picchu Mountain in 10 days and can't decide on what footwear to take. I have both walking shoes (more like trainers) and hiking boots with ankle support. Both have good grip. If I take the hiking boots which are slightly heavier and ...
Machu Picchu: 2,430 m/7,972 ft Huayna Picchu: 2,720 m/8,924 ft Difficulty: Easy Walking distance: 4 km Estimated trekking time: 1.5 hours Maximum altitude: 2,430/2,720 m Minimum altitude: 2,050 m Is the Altitude a Problem? The altitude is something that affects everyone differently...
Locale and Climate: Machu Picchu (the Inkan City) is located on kilometer 112 (70 miles) of the Cusco-Quillabamba railway; the train station is now in Aguas Calientes and lies at an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet). From that station there are buses in order to get to South...
Day 6:Arrive in Cusco, Peru and Adjust to the Altitude Day 7:Explore the Wonders of Cusco Day 8:Wander in the Sacred Valley Day 9:Marvel at Machu Picchu Day 10:Hike Rainbow Mountain Perfect 10 Day Peru Itinerary Check out below for all of the details on how to best spend a 10 day...
Andes (la Sierra) - Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno Further inland in the highlands of the Andes, the Andean zone (la Sierra) has more or less cold temperatures depending on altitude; there are two distinctive seasons: wet and dry. The dry season is between June and October, but eve...
Máximum Altitude: 3900 M Minimum Altitude: 2700 M Distance traveled: 16 km Approximate hiking time: 7 to 8 hours. DAY 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU (The special day) On the last day we will wake up very early, at 04:00 hrs. After breakfast, we will quickly go and pass the contr...