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Durtydawg44 t1_j24fsj6 wrote

Been thinking about planning this trip, any tips?

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wasabinski OP t1_j24j3yb wrote

It's a long day and several steps to get there between planes, trains and buses, but definitely worth the time and effort.

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ClassOf1685 t1_j25kche wrote

Book ahead to climb Huyna Pichu, the mountain in the background. Absolutely breath taking views from the top.

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danner801 t1_j25pnkm wrote

when i went i didnt realize this was a totally different hike and was like WTF when they wouldnt let us up :(

you need to book this one many months in advance. just FYI

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Irishknife t1_j25d4fb wrote

if you go, make it to the top super early. The view with the early morning fog is absolutely amazing. If you are taking a bus up to the top, plan on getting in line at like 2 am. Its can get super crowded.

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Durtydawg44 t1_j25eqmd wrote

I thought I heard there was a walking/hiking route? Do you know anything about that? Appreciate the advice

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Irishknife t1_j25idd3 wrote

there is. from the route I took from the hotel, there is a winding road up with walking paths as well (to shorten the distance) but it is a long ways up. if you're into hiking and want to make the trek up, all the power to you. Will take a couple of hours still if my memory is correct. But the bigger issue is the altitude. I lived my entire life at sea level. When I was in Peru, I stayed in Cuzco for a couple days, exploring various incan sites in the area before taking a train to go visit Machu Picchu. Breathing was INCREDIBLY difficult for me while I was there and I'm not in poor shape. Literally was winded walking down the street the first day. If you're not accustomed to living a mile or two in the air, you might have similar problems.

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CVSF24 t1_j26rtyw wrote

There is also a walking route to the town before machu pichu if you wanted to save money on the train there, would require a 20-30km trek or staying a night on the side somewhere and splitting the kms in half, it was probably the highlight of my trip

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Awesam t1_j24qdxh wrote

Was supposed to go there a couple weeks ago. Had the bookings and everything. Then Peru decided to have civil unrest and everything got cancelled

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wasabinski OP t1_j24snku wrote

I had my trip scheduled for the week of December 12th when the protests started, but moved it for the week after and it was perfect. I was following the news closely and because Cusco relies so heavily on tourism, locals even agreed to cease protests until January 3rd.

So we had a perfect trip, nothing happened in town, and also due to so many tourists canceling their trips, Machu Picchu had low attendance which allowed us to take great photos and spend more time up in the citadel.

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Awesam t1_j24te8d wrote

Wasn’t able to change dates due to work

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gu_butler t1_j24r6dd wrote

Indeed! Nice shot

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turnturnburn t1_j24vp6h wrote

It's so weird seeing pics like this. I was born in Peru in the 80s and was fortunate enough to get to visit Machu Picchu several times growing up. I was a young kid but I still remember in the 90s before it became a huge tourist destination you could show up and just walk around yourself or you'd find local tour guides, but it wasn't a protected monument the way it has been for the past couple of decades.

Quick question, when you take the bus back down, are there kids who still run down the trails and wave at you as cruise down the switchbacks?

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wasabinski OP t1_j251gv6 wrote

No, there's artisans selling stuff around the stops but no people along the way

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danner801 t1_j25pd73 wrote

i have almost the exact pic from Oct when i went. truly amazing, but been there done that. wont go back to Peru again.

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wasabinski OP t1_j26adi3 wrote

Well there's a lot of great locations to visit in Peru, and the food is amazing

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danner801 t1_j26b0ba wrote

i stayed in Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes. i thought the food was just ok. my fav was def lomos saltados. we walked ALOT all over. we seen museaums and ruins everywhere we went. I think we booked about 75 miles in a week while we were there. glad i went but over it :)

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danner801 t1_j26b41e wrote

ill follow up with, the main reason i wont go back is there is WAY WAY too many other places to see in my lifetime :)

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Love4KittyButtholes t1_j24ky80 wrote

Don't put pics of yourself in Machu picchu on your dating profile

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mrfuzzyshorts t1_j250szt wrote

Came here to say this same exact thing!

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Love4KittyButtholes t1_j2fg1qm wrote

Save yourself. All the guys who posts pics with a fish and a tiger and Machu picchu are in this thread and they are MAD.

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mrfuzzyshorts t1_j2fjlks wrote

guys? I am talking all the women who do the same. That and some graffiti wall of wings.

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SilverStag88 t1_j25a0oc wrote

Why not?

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Love4KittyButtholes t1_j25c3q5 wrote

Everyone has a photo of them in machu picchu, petting a drugged up tiger, and holding a fish. "I like to travel." They're tropes.

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SilverStag88 t1_j25ix1b wrote

I’ve seen maybe one person with a picture of them at Machu Picchu it’s expensive and hard to get to so it can’t be that common. Most people probably can’t afford to go or would prefer to just sit on a beach at an all inclusive resort. I’m still swiping right because it shows they like to travel and are adventurous.

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CVSF24 t1_j26segm wrote

You sound like a ray of sunshine, Machu Picchu is breathtaking and you’re just a hater

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mrfuzzyshorts t1_j2fjxir wrote

yes, we have seen it from so many angles at this point by simply swiping right

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mikedmayes t1_j24e7o9 wrote

Surely we’re over Machu Picchu by now?

I’ll never get over Machu Picchu. And don’t call me Shirley.

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