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How to Extend Your Visit to Machu Picchu Ruins

Jacqueline Whitt — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:15:00 +0000

If a one-day trip to Machu Picchu seems like it's over too quickly for you, there's nothing wrong with extending your visit for another day. Here's my perspective on why I think 2 days are better than one. It's a long way to go to get to the middle of the Andes Mountains, only to turn around and go back the same day. Unless you're on a short 3-day cruise excursion, there are several ways to optimize your time and enhance your experience on the way to and from Machu Picchu.

One of the best free tools for independent travelers going to Machu Picchu are the circuit maps found on the old…

Are All the Circuits at Machu Picchu Different?

Jacqueline Whitt — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:47:00 +0000

Here's what you need to understand about the 10 circuits at Machu Picchu. There are people buying entry tickets to different circuits thinking they will see something different on each one. The old Machu Picchu website still has the best map tool on the internet to get a visual perspective of what I'm talking about.

To be perfectly clear, I'm not saying you should not buy additional tickets to enter Machu Picchu more than once. What I'm saying is that you will not necessariiy see new areas of the park from the…

How We Got to Machu Picchu On "The Wings Of A Condor"

Jacqueline Whitt — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:13:00 +0000

Fortunately, it's not often that something goes horribly wrong on a trip. Issues with hotel reservations, tardy flights, missed trains or buses are one thing, but getting stranded in a far-flung location during a mudslide on the way to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime occurence. In 17 years of exploring Peru, nothing like this has ever happened to me or anyone I know. It was a fluke. A wild card, A chance occurence that just happened. And depending on how you look at it, we were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or maybe not. What happened after the slide was a remarkable collision between…

Flights to Huaraz, Peru Resume in 2024

Jacqueline Whitt — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:55:00 +0000

After waiting 6 long years, adventure travelers can now fly between Lima and Huaraz starting July 1, 2024. In case you don't know, Huaraz is a small town in the heart of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca, and the hub to some of the finest trekking, climbing and high mountain exploring, in all of Peru! This is a huge advancement for travelers not accustomed to riding buses for long periods of time.

I flew up to Huaraz one year to scope it out. This was before flights were suspended. It was on a small plane with maybe 20 seats. The airport was relatively new, so I don't know why the recent…

Are Circuits Changing at Machu Picchu?

Jacqueline Whitt — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:06:00 +0000

Yes. It's true. It was officially announced less than two weeks from the date that it took effect on June 1, 2024. The Machu Picchu national park has been divided into 10 new routes, or circuits. Tickets for all 10 routes can be purchased on the Joinnus ticketing website which I linked below. I also included a link to view a chart on the OLD Machu Picchu website showing how to convert the old circuits to the new circuts. So stay with me. Follow us on Instagram (@AdiosBasecamp) or Facebook

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We Swear This is the Final NEW Machu PIcchu Ticket Sales Website

Jacqueline Whitt — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:47:00 +0000

After several months of lots of computer coding, and then more coding, the final NEW Machu Picchu ticketing website is almost ready. In May, the Peru Ministry of Culture invited local tour operators for a little friendly get together on Garcilasa Street in Cusco. This is where the new version of "TuBoleto" entry ticket booking platform was unveiled and scrutinized by tourism officials before it's put into operation.

We won't go into the entire story that precipitated the need for another new Machu Picchu website. But here's a quick recap. Last January after the last NEW Machu Picchu…

What to Know About Buying Machu Picchu Tickets Online

Jacqueline Whitt — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:19:00 +0000

Let me explain to you about booking your trip to Machu Picchu. We're hearing from people who bought entry tickets from a ticket distributer or tour operator, only to encounter poor customer service. and slow, or no response to their followup emails or calls. Several travelers reported that they did not receive their entry tickets and had to wait until they arrived in Cusco to find out if their tickets were legitimate! This is not how it should work folks. Unless you're told this before you buy, I would not be happy if I had to wait until my arrival in Cusco to find out if my tickets were confirmed,…

Is It Necessary For Everyone To Hike To Machu Picchu Ruins?

Jacqueline Whitt — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:03:00 +0000

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 city and the hikes to Machu Picchu, as well as the terrain you can expect to encounter on your trip. And I will provide suggestions to help you prepare and maximize your enjoyment at the ancient wonder . The first thing we have to do is define the word "hike."

What if you don't want to hike to Machu Picchu?

We get emails and messages…

What's the Difference Between Machu Picchu Upper and Lower Circuits?

Jacqueline Whitt — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:50:00 +0000

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 10 new one-way circuits to choose from, there is the impression that each circuit is different from the others and each circuit provides access to unique parts of the national park that cannot be approached except through that particular circuit. With the new circuits, there has been a major change in the routes. The biggest change (IMO) is that the 4 new circuit #1 routes do not include access to the ancient…

English Translation For Terms and Conditions For Buying Machu Picchu Tickets

Jacqueline Whitt — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:13:00 +0000

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 ticket to Machu Picchu on the Joinnus website has to agree to the terms before the transaction is completed. Based on the emails we're getting, either people are not seeing the terms and conditions, or they just can't find them. It is helpful to understand things like refund or change policy before you buy. Of course one of the issues is that the T & C are written in Spanish.…