The hike can be difficult because of the Andean Mountains’ high altitude and steep inclines. As always, with every challenge comes a great reward. In this case, it’s witnessing Machu Picchu up ...

Since Machu Picchu and Cusco sit at high elevations, almost 8,000 feet above sea level, travelers should prepare for altitude sickness. Talk to your doctor before your trip to make sure your body ...

Llamas, ponchos, Machu Picchu and Paddington Bear ... If you can take the altitude — 12,342 feet — visit Chinchero’s archaeological park, which boasts the remains of the Inca palace of ...

Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 À 2 430 m d'altitude, dans un site montagneux d'une extraordinaire beauté, au milieu d'une forêt tropicale, Machu Picchu a probablement été la ...

Due to its high and remote location, Machu Picchu requires some preparation, especially when visiting with children. If time permits, take a few days to acclimatize to the trail’s altitude that ...

but on Hugo’s advice I grudgingly switch to muña tea and soon find that it works to clear the effects of altitude. En route to Machu Picchu, rolling hills and dry bushes line the way.