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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reopened from this Friday, March 1

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reopened from this Friday, March 1

The Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco confirmed the reopening of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu this Friday, March 1, after successfully concluding the maintenance, rehabilitation and reconditioning of camps and other services. Guido Bayro Orellana, director of the entity, reported that during the month of February various tasks were carried out, such as: “It has been arduous work in the midst of adverse weather conditions, but the work has been completed on the entire Inca Trail, including the…

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2024 Inca Trail Permits release October 9th, 2023!

2024 Inca Trail Permits release October 9th, 2023!

Inca Trail 2024 permits will be released from October 9th 2023, please fill the booking form as soon as possible. Now is the time to start planning your 2024 trip to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Starting from October 9th, 2023, the Peruvian government will release permits for 2024 to tour operators. To ensure you secure a permit, book in advance! As soon as the permits open, tour operators rush to submit all hikers’ reservations, so it’s essential to…

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VIII Cleaning Day of the habitat of the spectacled bear 2022

VIII Cleaning Day of the habitat of the spectacled bear 2022

RECOGNITION The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), through the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, recognizes the participation of your company, Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, in the organization and execution of the solid waste cleaning campaigns corresponding to the VIII Cleaning Day in pro of the conservation of the habitat of the spectacled bear 2022, developed between the months of October and December; contributing to the conservation of ecosystems and existing biodiversity in the Historic Sanctuary…

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Machu Picchu reopens on February 15th 2023

Machu Picchu reopens on February 15th 2023

The representatives of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco, of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (Gercetur), of Peru Rail, and the municipalities of Machu Picchu town and of Ollantaytambo agreed to schedule for the 15th of February the reopening of Llaqta of Machu Picchu. MINUTES OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE DIALOGUE TABLE WITH AUTHORITIES AND INVOLVED PARTIES FOR THE OPENING OF THE LLAQTA OF THE HISTORICAL SANCTUARY OF MACHUPICCHU – ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF MACHUPICCHU In…

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There is no curfew in all Perú

There is no curfew in all Perú

Curfew was only in force until December 20th, 2022 Although the state of emergency continues until January 13rd, 2023, tourist activities can be carried out in the city of Cusco and Machu Picchu. Through Supreme Decree No. 144-2022-PCM published in an extraordinary edition of Legal Norms, the Executive Branch published the mandatory social immobilization provision. The rule came into effect from Friday, December 16th for a period of five calendar days.

Classic Inca Trail open season 2021 from July 15th

Classic Inca Trail open season 2021 from July 15th

Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 days Open season 2021 from July 15th We hereby extend the information provided by the Ministry of Culture about the opening of the 4 DAY CLASSIC INKA TRAIL from July 15th, 2021   The National Service of Protected Areas by the State (SERNANP), through its Headquarters of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and the Decentralized Directorate of Culture Cusco of the Ministry of Culture report that: As of June 25th 2021,…

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Restrict Machu Picchu schedule three days before the holy week

Restrict Machu Picchu schedule three days before the holy week

Through a statement, the Municipality of Machu Picchu has informed that the access time to the citadel of Machu Picchu will be restricted from Monday March 26 to Wednesday March 28 2018, in order to remove loose material, before the evidence that a landslide could occur. The mayor of Machu Picchu is the same one who dictates the restriction.  

Promotional rates: new prices to enter Machu Picchu on 2018

Promotional rates: new prices to enter Machu Picchu on 2018

Prices will be valid until December 31, 2018. Rates were established with the aim of promoting domestic tourism This Wednesday, the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), through Ministerial Resolution No. 492-2017-MC, announced the promotional rates for domestic tourists, foreigners living in Peru and the Andean Community, to enter the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during the year 2018. These prices were designated with the objective of promoting domestic tourism. In this regard, it is provided that the competent authorities may establish…

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Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun

Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun

The Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun in Peru It makes perfect sense to worship the sun, After all, what is the true source of life giving energy on this planet, but, the sun? It helps plants grow, like the hundreds of different types of nourishing Andean potatoes. Sun nourished green, leafy life forms give us air to breathe and feed grazing animals like llamas, which are perhaps the coolest creatures on the planet. That many cultures actively praise this…

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salkantay trek vs inca trail

salkantay trek vs inca trail

Salkantay Trek This is a great alternative to the Inca Trail. Going this route, you’ll be able to visit some of the most beautiful places in the Andean jungle and see the snow covered Salkantay Mountain (altitude is 6372 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna and stop by part of the Inca trail, Llactapata, which is an enclosure built on the mountain facing Machu Picchu. Inca Trail Inka…

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