INCA TRAIL
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In addition to being the trailhead for the Inca Trails , Km 88 is also the site of the ruins of Qoriwayrachina which are located near the Urubamba River. Most hikers do not enter Qoriwayrachina to explore it. However, there are unique stone sculptures and alters present at Qoriwayrachina, making it well worth the effort to explore.
The next archaeological site encountered on the Inca trail are the ruins of Llactapata, a site that is thought to have been used primarily used for crop production. Llactapata is very well preserved and is located at 9,318 feet (2,840 m) above sea level. Its name means "High Town" in Quechua.
The Llactapata Ruins on the Classic Inca Trails should not be confused with the ruins of the same name located west of Machu Picchu that are observable on the alternate Inca Trail trek. Recent studies of the Llactapata Ruins located on the trail indicate that the settlement was positioned, designed and functioned as a sacred center similar to the Inca Trails, while the Llactapata Ruins on the Classic Inca Trail were more agricultural. Sadly, few trekkers leave the Classic Inca Trail to visit the ruins that are located far below the trail. Peru cusco
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1) Our classic 4-day Inca trails runs from March through to January. Please note that the Inca trail is closed for the month of February. Due to recent regulations the Inca Trail is only limited to 500 trekkers a day, including tour guides, porters and cooks. For this reason we highly recommend you book the Inca trail at least 3 - 6 months in advance, especially during the peak season (May to September). The trek permits are issued on a first-come-first served basis until the permits have all been sold out. Fortunately for those who have missed out on the Inca trail option, we do have a number of alternative routes to offer that can be booked a month or so in advance.
2) Due to high tourism unfortunately now if you are arriving to Machu Picchu from the 4 Day Inca Trail or by train the same day then it is becoming increasingly difficult (in fact almost impossible in the peak months) to climb Huayna Picchu (the mountain overlooking all of Machu Picchu for the best view) the same day. You will need to spend the night in AguasCalientes (the town of Machu Picchu) and return early the following day.
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