Comments on: New Machu Picchu Regulations Start July 1st 2017

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:12:41 +0000

In reply to Fariha. Great story Fariha!

By: Lovely

Lovely — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:58:17 +0000

Machu Picchu is an amazing place to visit soon. I am really amazed how they build that community. Thanks for this guide.?

By: Fariha

Fariha — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:53:30 +0000

My husband and I went to Peru for our honeymoon in 1982. Other than the hotel up at the site and a small guesthouse in Aguas Calientes, there were no other overnight accomodations to stay at Machu Picchu, so the place really cleared out when the tourist train left to return to Cuzco. We were able to take a photo of from the Sun Gate with no people in it before sunset. We climbed Huayna Picchu. I was terrified for a good part of the climb. The day before our climb, a guide warned us to be careful when reaching up to grab hold of a rock overhang because there could be a viper sunning on it. That was underscored when we came upon a dead viper by the side of the trail leaving Machu Picchu. There is an old photo of me at the top, clinging anxiously to a rock near the edge. That climb is right near the top when I think back over my reverse bucket list (i.e. wonderful things I’ve already done and seen.) ?

By: George

George — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:05:10 +0000

This photo is amazing! Well from the photograph it pretty clean that you are very good photographer. Thanks for sharing this lovely travel experience with us
I went to Peru in spring of 2012 and the crown jewel of any Peruvian getaway is Machu Picchu. We also were able to snap a few pics with limited people since we waited out a rain storm. But we were treated to the clouds climbing up Machu Picchu which was beautiful! ?

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:17:46 +0000

In reply to Sophia.

Thanks Sophia. This article provides a comprehensive list of cool things to do in Cusco and the Sacred Valley: https://www.machupicchutrek.net/things-to-do-in-cusco/

By: Sophia

Sophia — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:14:23 +0000

A very nice blog for a very nice place.
I am hiking up to Machu Picchu after few months and I can’t wait. I am spending a few days in Cusco before. Any tips or ideas for other fun things to do around there?

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:26:36 +0000

In reply to Sweety. Hi Sweety, I would recommend bringing warm hiking gear with you, although if you find you are missing something you can easily hire or buy in Cusco.

By: Sweety

Sweety — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:47:18 +0000

This looks absolutely amazing! Would you recommend to bring the warm hiking gear? Or is this something you could rent there?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:42:13 +0000

My partner and I are traveling by bicycle on a tight budget, and we were happy to learn that an official guide is not required for entrance into the park, at least as of August 2018. Still worth every penny – as I’m sure a local guide would be, but not necessary! 🙂

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:35:12 +0000

In reply to Magdalena.

Hi Magdalena, here is the source: http://www.peruviantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/reglamento_de_uso_sostenible_y_visita_turistica_para_la_conservacion_de_la_ciudad_inca_machupicchu__-2014-ddc-cus-mc_opt.pdf