🏔️Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incan Empire and a wonder of the world.
🚂To reach Machu Picchu, you'll need to take a flight to Cusco and then a train to Aguas Calientes.
🎟️Buy your Machu Picchu tickets online in advance and bring your passport for entry.
🚶♂️Explore Machu Picchu's one-way walking tracks and plan your route beforehand.
🍽️Enjoy the local cuisine in Aguas Calientes and make sure to fill up before the train ride back.
Do I need a tour guide inside Machu Picchu?
—No, hiring a tour guide is not required, but it can be informative and helpful.
Can I bring food and drinks inside Machu Picchu?
—While it is technically not allowed, many visitors sneak in water bottles and snacks.
Is bug spray necessary in Machu Picchu?
—Yes, bring bug spray to protect yourself from sandflies and mosquitoes.
What is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
—May to October is the dry season, but consider visiting during the wet season for fewer crowds.
Can I get a Machu Picchu stamp on my passport?
—No, the passport stamp is available in Aguas Calientes, not inside Machu Picchu.
00:00Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incan Empire and a wonder of the world.
00:32To reach Machu Picchu, fly to Cusco and then take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).
06:36Buy Machu Picchu tickets online in advance and bring your passport for entry.
11:34Explore Machu Picchu's one-way walking tracks and plan your route beforehand.
13:16Enjoy the local cuisine in Aguas Calientes and fill up before the train ride back.
18:54Hiring a tour guide inside Machu Picchu is not required, but it can be helpful.
22:08While bringing food and drinks inside Machu Picchu is not allowed, many visitors sneak in water bottles and snacks.
32:41Bring bug spray to protect yourself from sandflies and mosquitoes in Machu Picchu.
