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Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District in Peru, above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Machu Picchu is one of the most familiar symbols of the Inca Empire and has become an important destination for tourists.<\/p>\n

Machu Picchu is a mountain citadel located in the Cusco Region of Peru. It is situated on a ridge above the Urubamba River valley in what is now the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

¿Dónde está ubicada la ciudad Machu Picchu? <\/h2>\n

Emplazamiento is located at 13° 9′ 47″ latitude and 72° 32′ 44″ longitude. It is part of the district of the same name, in the province of Urubamba, in the department of Cuzco, in Peru. The nearest important city is Cuzco, the current regional capital and the ancient capital of the Incas, 132 kilometers away.<\/p>\n

The closest city to Machu Picchu is the town of Ollantaytambo, in the province of Urubamba. Ollantaytambo is a well-known town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco.<\/p>\n

¿Cuánto cuesta el viaje a Machu Picchu <\/h3>\n
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It is possible to reach Machu Picchu via a 4-day, 3-night hike known as the ‘Inca Trail’. The cost is approximately 800 dollars per person.<\/p>\n

The entry fee for Adults, exclusively for Machu Picchu, for the ruins, has a general price of 128 s\/ (about 34 euros) and 65 s\/ for children.<\/p>\n

¿Cuántas horas de viaje son de Cusco a Machu Picchu? <\/h2>\n

In total, the journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu takes 4 hours. This includes time for the bus ride from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and the train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. From Aguas Calientes, it is a 20-30 minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n

If you want to see the main sights in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, you will need 5 full days. 2 days for Cusco, 2 days for the Sacred Valley and 1 day for Machu Picchu. This is if you take the train which allows you to get to Machu Picchu in 1 day. To get to Aguas Calientes by the economic route (hydroelectric), a total of 7 days.<\/p>\n

¿Que debes saber antes de ir a Machu Picchu? <\/h2>\n
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If you want to visit Machu Picchu, you need to take into account that there are three types of entrance. The most basic and common one gives you access to the Machu Picchu site, and then there are two more options that include climbing up to the Wayna Picchu mountain or the Machu Picchu mountain.<\/p>\n

A trip to Peru can be quite expensive. A plane ticket from Mexico City to Lima can cost nearly $10,000 MXN ($470 USD). Tours and other tourist attractions can cost around $19,040 MXN ($3,430 PEN). Transportation between cities can cost upwards of $5,041 MXN ($910 PEN). And, of course, food and drink for two weeks can cost around $5,400 MXN ($970 PEN). Additional expenses can easily add up, so it’s important to be aware of all the potential costs before planning a trip to Peru.<\/p>\n

¿Qué ropa debo llevar para viajar a Cusco <\/h3>\n

You should bring light clothing and a windbreaker, but in the case of Cusco you should also bring warm clothing, even though the sun always comes out during the day, it can get hot for a moment, but there’s always a cold breeze. Greetings and safe travels! *Don’t forget sunscreen (for the entire trip) and insect repellent (for Mapi).<\/p>\n

This UNESCO World Heritage Site requires a permit for all those who go on the iconic Inca Trail or the shorter Inca Express Trail. Permits were introduced by the Peruvian authorities in 2002 in order to help preserve the trail and the historical sites scattered along its path.