Trekking Peru Machu Picchu is ideal for the cultural and action adventurer. Machu Picchu tours will take you to the ruins of the lost city, which is located near Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. Some of the highlights include Wayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, Inca Bridge, and Intihuatana.

Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham in the summer of 1911. The discovery was made nearly 400 years after the Conquistadors had arrived in Peru. Miraculously, they never discovered (or even heard of) the lost city of the Incas, the purpose and origins of which remain a mystery to this day. In fact, Pizzaro's officers reported to King Charles of Spain, in 1533, about the Inca city of Cuzco, which was also located in the Sacred Valley: "The city is the greatest and the finest ever seen in this country or anywhere in the Indies."

Trekking Peru Machu Picchu: Recommendations and Accommodations

It's recommended that if you are trekking to Machu Picchu, you allocate at least 10 days for the trip in your itinerary. You'll trek across the open, rolling countryside to a tightly matted dense jungle. The climate in Machu Picchu is tropical, with heavy rains, electrical storms, and dense mists that shroud the foothills of the Andes, which provide a scenic backdrop to the buildings' intricate stonework.

Trekking Peru Machu Picchu is sure to wear down even the most experienced hikers. Therefore, Machu Picchu offers great hotels for recovery. The Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge are both unique, and will provide comfortable and luxurious accommodations. This should be welcome news to most, especially after a long day of Peruvian terrain.

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