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Traveling to Cusco and Machu Picchu
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🧭 Good to know
The former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is the ideal base for exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Allow two or three days to acclimatize to the altitude (3,400 m) and book Machu Picchu and Inca Trail tickets early, as they sell out quickly. On Globamigo, find companions for a trek (Salkantay, Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain) and licensed local guides.
📅 Best time to goMay to September (dry season); the Inca Trail is closed in February.
⭐ Must-sees
- Machu Picchu
- Plaza de Armas and San Blas
- The Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo)
- Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- The Salkantay trek
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?May to September (dry season); the Inca Trail is closed in February.
What to do and see in Cusco and Machu Picchu?Machu Picchu, Plaza de Armas and San Blas, The Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo), Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), The Salkantay trek.
How to find a travel buddy for Cusco and Machu Picchu?On Globamigo, sign up for free and add your dates: you see the travelers heading to Cusco and Machu Picchu at the same time as you and can write to them in your language, thanks to automatic translation. You can also post a search for travel companions.
How to find a local guide in Cusco and Machu Picchu?Guides, tour agencies and places to stay in Cusco and Machu Picchu registered on Globamigo can be contacted directly, with no commission: you see their offers, indicative prices and travelers’ reviews, and you book directly with them.
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