Is It Necessary For Everyone To Hike To Machu Picchu Ruins?
Are you confused about the hiking situation at the ancient city of Machu Picchu? Does everyone have to "hike" to enjoy the Inca citadel? I'm going to describe the various elements of traditional tours on the circuits inside the…
What's the Difference Between Machu Picchu Upper and Lower Circuits?
Many travelers heading off to explore the celebrated Machu Picchu ruins, are under the impression that their trip can be enhanced by buying entry tickets for more than one circuit. With 4 one-way circuits to choose from, there…
English Translation For Terms and Conditions For Buying Machu Picchu Tickets
In case you don't speak Spanish, or you just can't find that little box with the link to see the official Terms & Conditions for buying Machu Picchu entry tickets, here it is translated into English. Everyone who buys an entry…
Should You Set Up a 1 Day Trip to Machu Picchu?
The latest trend is for travelers to organize their own trips from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back in one day. But this was not always the case. And there's a good reason. I'm getting emails from people who are struggling with…
You Won't Believe How Many Tickets are Available to Machu Picchu
Hope you're sitting down. If you can't get an entry ticket to Machu Picchu in 2024, you're not doing it right. The number of Machu Picchu tickets available each day exceeds a jaw dropping 10,000.. I'm not making this up. Stay…
Do You Need to Avoid Being Late To Machu Picchu?
Does it matter if you're late to Machu Picchu? Well. Starting in 2024, it might be. Here's why. Machu Picchu national park officials made a few changes to park regulations in 2024. One of those changes is that there is now a 30…
Join Jacquie on This Trip to Machu Picchu April 14-20, 2024
Join me, Jacquie Whitt, from April 14-20 for a 6 day jam-packed small-group adventure to Peru, for average people. I combined a little nature, a little culture and a lot of fun as we explore the real Peru. i'm pretty sure I have…
Changes to Machu Picchu Entry Tickets in 2024
With the 2024 year well under way, I've got a jam-packed list of updates and changes. The new year started with no tickets and complete radio silence, then a week of train suspensions while website glitches created headaches galore…
Do these easy training hikes near Cusco before the Inca Trail
No matter how fit and ready you are to hike the high altitude trails in Peru, active travelers of all ages will enjoy, and even benefit from these training hikes near Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This is the perfect way to explore…
Are Parts of Machu Picchu Closing? It's Not What You Think
OK. Yes the Peru government has announced a plan to increase the availability of additional Machu Picchu entry tickets in 2024. No. They did not close parts of the the citadel last September 2023 due to heavy tourism. Here we…
