Machu Picchu by Train

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Planning a Tour to Machu Picchu by Train Check
Out These Tips
Machu Picchu, the alluring lost City of The Incas
is located in the most dramatic setting amidst
the sky high peaks of the Andes. Every year,
millions of people visit the imposing and
mysterious Incan citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.
But the massive agricultural terraces, intricate
stone constructions and idyllic hilltop views of
this UNESCO World Heritage Site are extremely
astounding. If you are planning a vacation in
Machu Picchu, then there are certain things you
should take care of. Here are a few of them you
should consider to make the best out of your
holidays in Machu Picchu Machu Picchu
Highlights Theres no doubt that what makes
Machu Picchu so unique is the combination of the
dramatic ruins and the majestic mountain setting.
Here are a few sightings you should look out for
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Royal Buildings The Palace of the Princess
with well-kept, well-polished stones, the Royal
Tomb located under the tower of the Temple of the
Sun and believed to have been the mausoleum of
kings. The Baths The Incas loved water and
the sixteen ceremonial baths Machu Picchu stand
as an evidence to it. They are all connected with
an aqueduct system, complete with waterfalls and
streams. The Intihuatana Stone The
Intihuatana Stone is an ancient sundial, highly
valued stone due to the fact that it survived
from the destruction at the hands of the Spanish.
Literally, the name means Where one ties the
sun and during the winter and summer the sun
shines directly above from it, casting no shadow.

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When to Go Machu Picchu is a year-round
destination for tourists in Peru. October through
April is the office rainy season but it can rain
any time in Machu Picchu. While the peak season
is August and July, you can always expect lots of
crowds. However, Sundays are the most crowded as
thats when people who live in the Cusco Province
are allowed into the site for free, in addition
to the daily quota of 5,200 paying visitors.
How Do You Navigate Your Way to Machu Picchu
Dont let yourself get lost when you visit
Machu Picchu on vacation. There are so many ways
which can help you make the most of your time at
this iconic Incan archaeological site. The most
favored route to reach Machu Picchu is to follow
the classic Inca Trail a famous four day trek
that completes at Machu Picchu. But there are
much easier ways to reach Machu Picchu who are
short of time, unwilling to trek or unable to get
hold of permits for the Inca Trail. However, you
can head to Aguas Calientes from Cusco and then
to Machu Picchu.
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