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2026 Machu Picchu Tickets and Inca Trail Hiking Permits - It's Complicated
All the tickets for entry to Machu Picchu in 2026 can now be viewed on the official Peru government website. We survived the 10 day process of buying our tickets on the day they were released in January. If you're planning a trip to Machu Picchu in 2026, you can buy your entry tickets now. And you should. Before you pl
1-Day Guide Service to Machu Picchu
Tour guides at Machu Picchu are not required but strongly recommended. The reason they're recommended is to help people navigate the various steps and logistics to get to Machu Picchu. I'm talking about a tour guide that is booked in advance. He or she may travel with you from Cusco, or meet you at the train station or
Which Circuit is the Best For the Classic Photo of Machu Picchu?
Starting June 1, 2024 there were major changes to all the circuits at Machu Picchu. So much is going on, we wrote up an entire new post. CLICK HERE
When is Machu Picchu's High Season?
When is Machu Picchu's high season and why does it matter? You just buy any entry ticket on the date you want, and show up! Right? Well. Kind of. Yes. you buy your ticket online and just show up. But the question is, what if you want to buy a particular ticket for a certain hike inside the park? Are all entry tickets t
Why is Waynapicchu Hike at Machu Picchu Closed in June 2026?
it's not what you think. In case you're wondering. Machu Picchu National Park is not closing. The reason for closing Huayna Picchu (AKA Waynapicchu) in June is to overhaul the trail. Why they would select the beginning of the high season to undertake this project is the question. It's their national park and they can d
How to Pre-Register for Your trip to Peru - It's Free !
Why would anyone want to pre-register for their trip to Machu Picchu or other destinations in South America?
How Will the Train Collision at Machu Picchu Affect Travelers?
On December, 30, 2025, and again on Oct 2, 2026, two trains collided head-on between the villages of Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes. Passengers were injured and sadly the engineers were killed in the crash. There was no choice but to suspend train service going in both directions since there is only 1 track.
How to Get Your Inca Trail Hiking Permits in the US
How is Adios Adventure Travel able to offer the sale of Inca Trail hiking permits to Machu Picchu in the US? With our main office in Cusco, we also have an office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It's not necessary to go through our Peruvian office to get confirmed hiking permits for the Inca Trail. Our two offices work to
Read This Before Booking A Short Term Rental On Your Trip Io Machu Picchu
I'm posting this true story to raise awareness for travelers who want to arrange their own short-term accommodations on their trip to Machu Picchu. Kirsten, the mother of the family in this story, provided the details and is allowing me to share the chronicle of events that nearly caused her entire family to die. Indep
Qosqo Tales
Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. Here are three Andean legends they translated so you can connect with their roots before experiencing the culture for yourself.
Children of the Sun
The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes
Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
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