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During the peak of the Inca Empire, many steep paved routes were built as a system of highways throughout the empire for the chasqui runners of its ruler (the eponymous Inca) to travel on. If... more

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  • 57 of 57 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    stevethesleeve

    5 Stars Sleevie up the Andes Review with images 02/11/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages An unforgettable experience. Wonderful place, wonderful people.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Tough walking. Not for the faint of heart or vertigo sufferers.

    I woke up this morning with a feeling of smug satisfaction. Fact of the matter is…I've been waking up with this same feeling for a few days now. Can't seem to shake it. Every time I think I've finally managed to get some sense of proportion, and I can go about my normal business I'm tempted to take a look at the photographs I took in Peru and…there it is again! Smug… Satisfaction. You see, I didn't just GO to Peru. I plotted and schemed, fundraised, event planned and spent myself stupid to go to Peru, raising money for a damned fine cause while I was about it. O.K. Loads of people go to Peru ... more
  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    beckyXX

    5 Stars Inca trail - iconic world-class Peruvian hiking trail Review with images 14/11/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stunning views, sense of achievement

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Unbelievably exhausting! Very expensive.

    During the peak of the Inca Empire, many steep paved routes were built as a system of highways throughout the empire for the chasqui runners of its ruler (the eponymous Inca) to travel on. If people mention "the" Inca trail, they are referring to the most famous one of all - the paved path leading to the famous Machu Picchu, an Incan city perched on a mountain top high in the Peruvian Andes. Since I was a child and heard of Machu Picchu, I wanted to hike along its famous and difficult trail. The city has a mysterious appeal to it - having remained hidden from the Spanish conquistadores, it was ... more
  • 36 of 36 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 AndrewPo

    Member since 15/06/2008

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    5 Stars Inca Entertainment 23/07/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stunning location views and history, friendly llamas

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Altitude sickness, hypothermia, food poisoning, exhaustion, terrible food

    Machu Picchu in Peru is one of those views that you just have to see once in your life. Everyone has seen the classic photo, always apparently taken from exactly the same place on the descent down a mountain towards the ancient site. My trip there, however, was rather eventful and almost a disaster, but I have very fond memories despite something going wrong at almost every stage. I set off with two school friends, now all grown-up and sensible, with our rucksacks on our backs, with the intention of walking the Inca Trail. The "classic" student way to see Machu Picchu is a four-day journey ... more
  • 28 of 28 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 Puggers

    Member since 29/03/2005

    Reviews written: 226

    5 Stars Rarely Is Hype So Deserved Diamond review Review with images 30/03/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Unrivaled scenery, an enjoyable challenge, an unforgettable experience

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Hard work (but well worth it)

    For many people, Macchu Picchu is the sole reason for visiting Peru - the citadel features on most every "to see" list, every dream trip. Discovered in 1911 by American Hiram Bingham, it sits astride a soaring outcrop of rock within a lush Andean mountain valley to the north of Cusco. It is the image which defines South America, as famous as the Grand Canyon, as iconic as the Eiffel Tower. And as such, a sceptical part of me expected to be just a fraction disappointed. However, on this occasion, the hype was wholly justified. Myself and a friend, as part of a month in Peru, managed to pick up ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    silverbird55

    4 Stars An Inca Trail through the heart of Inca Peru 19/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Beautiful scenery and wildlife, interesting history

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Very busy, expensive, still a few scars to the environment around the track

    Two summers ago I was lucky enough to visit the wonderful country of Peru, and to walk the famous Inca Trail to the lost Andean city of Machu Picchu. Yesterday, while procrastinating writing an essay, I chanced upon some pictures of Peru and reminded of this magical experience: and I hope that this review might be useful to anyone considering their own visit. What? The kingdom of the Incas, one of the great ancient kingdoms of South America, sprawled over a vast part of that continent between 1200 and the mid 1400s. Like any large country, infrastructure and communication were crucial for the ... more

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