The Costly Train

The Big MP

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August 6th 2008
So, Machu Picchu. Wonder of the world. Highlight of the continent. Getting there was quite the pain in the arse. Not to mention unbelievably expensive. The only options are to trek for four days, or get a train. We chose train. There is just the one company running this service, so even on a ‘backpacker’ ticket, at the most inconvenient time, caught from the most inconvenient location to make ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more