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Gems in Cusco Region - 2

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gem Favorite Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain looming above.

Machu Picchu

(14) Santa T…, PE
gem Favorite The palace of Choquequirao with the Rio Apurimac valley in the background.

Choquequirao

(2) Huanipaca, PE

Recommended Routes in Cusco Region - 3

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Favorite The landscape becomes more stark but no less beautiful along this section of the Salkantay Trail.
Difficult Difficult

Salkantay Trek

37.8 mi 60.9 km 6,974' Up 2125.55 m Up 13,114' Down 3997.17 m Down

Limatambo, PE
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Favorite Approaching the Llactapata ruins
Difficult Difficult

Inca Trail - Trek to Machu Picchu

19.4 mi 31.2 km 6,822' Up 2079.24 m Up 6,876' Down 2095.87 m Down

Ollanta…, PE
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Favorite Alpacas grazing on the mountainside.
Difficult Difficult

Ausangate Circuit

32.6 mi 52.5 km 6,953' Up 2119.13 m Up 6,950' Down 2118.35 m Down

Ocongate, PE
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Cusco Region Running

  • 88 Miles 142 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 11 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 9 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Cusco Region - 17

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1Soraypampa Trek to Humantay Lake
Difficult Difficult
Limatambo, PE
Difficult Difficult
Limatambo, PE
26.0 mi 41.8 km #2Choquequirao Trail
Difficult Difficult
Cachora, PE
Difficult Difficult
Cachora, PE
1.0 mi 1.6 km #3Machu Picchu Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Santa Teresa, PE
Difficult Difficult
Santa Teresa, PE
0.5 mi 0.8 km #4Llama Sector Trail
Difficult Difficult
Huanipaca, PE
Difficult Difficult
Huanipaca, PE
0.6 mi 0.9 km #5Huayna Picchu Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Santa Teresa, PE
Difficult Difficult
Santa Teresa, PE
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Inca Trail: Sun Gate to Machu Picchu
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Teresa, PE
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Teresa, PE
13.7 mi 22.1 km #7Huchuy Qosqo
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cusco, PE
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cusco, PE
6.2 mi 9.9 km #8Salkantay Trail: Marcocasa to Salkantay Lodge
Intermediate Intermediate
Limatambo, PE
Intermediate Intermediate
Limatambo, PE
7.6 mi 12.2 km #9Salkantay Trail: Salkantay Lodge to Wayna Lodge
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Limatambo, PE
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Limatambo, PE
3.4 mi 5.4 km #10Rainbow and Red Mountain Loop Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Pitumarca, PE
Intermediate Intermediate
Pitumarca, PE

Photos of Cusco Region - 175

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The Salkantay Trek is a photographer's paradise.
Nov 18, 2015 near Limatambo, PE
The landscape becomes more stark but no less beautiful along this section of the Salkantay Trail.
Nov 18, 2015 near Limatambo, PE
Money shot!  The ruins photographed from a common viewing point.  The taller peak in the background is Wayna Picchu (or Huayna Picchu), and it is possible to climb to the top for a different view of the ruins.  You need a special permit to do this - check it out before you go.
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
Another view of the ruins from a slightly different angle.
Feb 11, 2016 near Santa T…, PE
The palace of Choquequirao from one of the upper terraces.
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
The palace of Choquequirao with the Rio Apurimac valley in the background.
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
A precarious section of the trail cut into the vertical rock.
Nov 6, 2022 near Cachora, PE
Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain looming above.
Nov 6, 2022 near Santa T…, PE
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