There’s a reason why this Incan architectural masterpiece is one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Can&#39;t get a permit for the Inca trail? Find out why you should hike the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and how it differs from the Inca trail.

Hike to Machu Picchu Via Salkantay Trek

The ancient Inca town Machu Picchu is now the most visited tourist attraction in Peru – and yet it lay nearly forgotten for over three centuries until American and Peruvian explorers drew the world&#39;s attention to it in the 1910s. And despite a century of excavations at the site, there are still many unanswered questions about Machu Picchu: why was it built in the first place, who were the immigrants that made up a large proportion of the town’s population, and why was it abandoned so quickly.

To find out more about Machu Picchu, Bridget Kendall is joined by leading archaeologists of the Inca civilisation Lucy Salazar and Michael Malpass, the celebrated mountaineer and explorer Johan Reinhard and by writer Mark Adams who retraced the steps of the 1911 expedition led by Hiram Bingham that put Machu Picchu back on the map.

(Photo: Machu Picchu, Peru. Credit: Eitan Abramovich/Getty Images)

Machu Picchu: Secrets of a forgotten city

This special episode is the audio of the Facebook Livestream of the March 2021 meeting of the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, talking about Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams.
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Book Club 10: Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams

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Climbing Machu Picchu in a Wheelchair

We had the opportunity to spend about 10 days in the Sacred Valley of Peru. From Cusco, to Ollantaytambo, to Machu Picchu, there are so many fun, cultural and educational activities for the whole family. Listen in to hear our thoughts on Machu Picchu, as well as the things we learned that will hopefully make your future visit to the Lost City of the Inca a smooth and unforgettable one! We also mention a few other activities that you can take part in if you decide to extend your stay in the Sacred Valley. 
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Exploring Machu Picchu with Kids

Visiting Machu Picchu is a bucket list travel location for many travelers. It was absolutely a location that we had to see on our journey. While making your trip to see the historic Inca ruins, you will likely spend time in Cusco, Peru. We think you should visit for more than just a day or two discovering this historic city. With some much to uncover in the city and countless day trips to be had to see Inca ruins nearby, we stayed longer than a week in Cusco. In this episode, we give you the tips and insight that you need to have a good time, from transportation to safety to what foods to expect. Listen to our conversation on Cusco, Peru and discovering the unbelievable Machu Picchu ruins on this week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk with Nikki and Matt Javit. Main Topics Covered: <li>Cusco, Peru Tips</li><li>Discovery Cusco and the Things to See</li><li>Top Day Trips around Cusco</li><li>Machu Picchu (&amp; Huayna Picchu)</li> Links Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://passportjoy.com/blink">Blink</a> - the best way to monitor your home while you are away and to keep an eye on your travel stay <a href="http://bit.ly/PriorityP">Priority Pass</a> - Take advantage of lounges while you travel. It pays for itself pretty quickly.  Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the Inca empire, is used by most, as a layover point for thousands of travelers on their way to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. <a href="https://passportjoy.com/things-know-cusco-peru/">Cusco Peru Guide</a> (Simple tips to save you time, money and keep you safe) is a wonderful post with a great deal of information.  The post gives insight on transportation, food, safety, altitude sickness, accommodations, and markets. <a href="https://passportjoy.com/cusco-travel-guide/">Cusco Peru Travel</a> (Ultimate Guide 2018) gives you an idea of the locations within Cusco that we mentioned and the details of what they each offer.  <a href="https://passportjoy.com/day-trips-cusco-peru/">Cusco Peru Day Trips</a> (Top 8 Sites) has the list of epic day trips that we took while in Cusco highlighting our tip 4 locations of Moray, Tipón, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo.  <a href="https://passportjoy.com/best-view-machu-picchu/">The Best View of Machu Picchu</a> - Climbing Huayna Picchu (An Epic Journey) details the journey up the epic mountain of Huayna Picchu with photos and videos.  Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great post on <a href="https://passportjoy.com/travel-backpack-carryon/">everything we packed in a single backpack</a>.  <a href="http://bit.ly/SignUpPJ">Sign up for our Newsletter</a> to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the worldSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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