The famous of the Inca Trail is worldwide.
However, there are other wonderful routes to the magnificent Machu Picchu. Here
you will find three alternative treks to challenge the height and yourself.
The Salkantay Trek, less known than the Inca
Trail, but equally significant in religiousness, in its peak people stop to
offer to Pachamama or the mother earth. The mount Salkantay, named one of the “Top
25 Treks in the world" for the National Geographic, became very popular
because it has no space limitations nor permissions as the Inca Trail. Be part
of Mollepata's village to walk across Cusco and the Cloud Forest, where it is
possible to see wonderful landscapes.
2.-Lares Route:
Another great alternative trek is Lares. With
great views of high lakes and valleys. As appreciated as Salkantay, this route
has less-crowded of people than the previous one. Deep located in the mountain
of Urubamba, hiking Lares will allow us to live through the meaning of the Inca
history and the tradition of their people. The trek lasts approximately 2 or 3
days. Started in Lares, a town with hot springs ending in Ollantaytambo.
3.-Cachicata:
The difficulty of this route increases with
regard to the previous ones. It takes 3 to 5 days to explore. On this trek
appears the most impressive waterfalls and Inca ruins. It is said that the Inca
Quarries of Cachicata served to carve almost perfect big rocks that can be
found in the Inca fortresses.
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