The promise of being able to reach the Sun Gate and take in that first view of Machu Picchu keeps them motivated. Planning a hike on the Inca ... quality gear and food options to be more minimal.

It's also a good place to recoup or get a massage after an Inca Trail hike, but otherwise, there's little reason to linger. Most visitors to Machu Picchu arrive by train, either from Cusco (via ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous ...

Found in the heart of the mountains, the empty ruins of Hin Khot resemble the primordial terraces and steep slopes of Machu Picchu ... Another option is hiking to Hin Khot, as the trail ...

an alternative is disembarking at the 104‑kilometer spot and hiking the last four to five hours of the route (8.75 miles). “That is the single best way to be introduced to Machu Picchu ...