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MACHUPICCHU

If you were to sit down to make a list of the top tourist destinations in all the world, you would undoubtedly have to include Machu Picchu. The journey of a lifetime, a dream travel destination, one of the top archaeological sites on the planet. These are just a few of the possible ways to describe Machu Picchu Peru. Try as you might, you could never justify it in words, and as amazing as it looks in photographs, there is simply no match for seeing it in person. Machu Picchu tourism is one of Peru's proudest industries, and thankfully the country sees fit to share its crown jewel with anyone who is fortunate enough to make the trip. Whatever your expectations for Machu Picchu Peru are, they are sure to be blown away when you finally get there, as nothing can truly prepare you for its intoxicating power. Set at around 8,000 feet in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is a special place that demands your attention. Once it has you snared in its web of intrigue, you are pretty much helpless to fight it. Plan a trip to Machu Picchu, and you will not only be treating yourself to an adventure with few rivals, but you will also become quite the envy of your peers.

 

 

☼ MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN

Machu Picchu tourism peaks from June to August, and if you are visiting during these months, you can expect to share the site with about 3,000 other visitors. The cost to enter is under $50, and if you are interested in hiring a guide, it is a great way to gain insight into what you are looking at. Most people who visit Machu Picchu Peru come by way of train from Cusco. The train has 3 different levels of train service, and the trip takes about 3-4 hours. The views of the Urubamba River and Andes Mountains along the way are priceless. If you want to go in style, you might consider booking the Hiram Bingham-class trip, which costs around $500. It includes entry into Machu Picchu, as well as a guide and a gourmet meal each way. The train eventually takes you to the town of Aguas Calientes, which is the general base town for Machu Picchu tourism. Aguas Calientes is a good place to meet other tourists, and it has a nice selection of hostels and hotels. If you have room in the budget, staying at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is surely the way to go. Though it costs more than $600 for one night in a standard room, you have the kind of access to the ruins that you could only dream about. After all, getting to Machu Picchu before all the other visitors arrive is an experience like no other. The Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel at Machu Picchu, and while rooms don't have a view of the ruins, they do boast dramatic glimpses of the surrounding mountains.

☼ CUSCO HOTELS

Prices listed below are in US$ and are per room, not per person. Overseas tourists are exempt from paying the 19% sales tax which is usually included in the price of the room. However, in order to obtain this discount you will be asked to provide a photocopy of your passport and entrance stamp. A hotel has a restaurant while a hostal doesn't. Apart from that there is very little difference. The prices in this web site are to be used as a guide only. Please check current prices with the hotel when enquiring about room availability. A singe room is known as a "simple", a room with two single beds is known as a "doble" and a room with one large double bed for two people is known as a "matrimonial".