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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

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September 16th 2016
Day 1– Cusco to Mollepata to Soraypampa Despite being told by the internet and our host, we didn’t take the collectivos or buses that left between 3:30-5:00am to the start of the Salkantay Trail, so we had to pay for a private taxi (120s?). The bridge en route from Cusco to Mollepata is being worked on and is only open until 7AM each day to allow the busses carrying tourists to pa ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail

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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