Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language ... Others may opt to reach Machu Picchu by hiking the Inca Trail, a series of ancient roads that trace their origin ...

This is the legendary Inca Trail, South America's most popular hike ... who has worked as a porter for Evolution Treks Peru since 2018, "The law for women is 15kg," but she says she has seen ...

In addition, acclimation to elevation is crucial. The Inca Trail begins in Cusco, one of the highest cities in Peru. Acclimating to the trail’s elevation will help mitigate altitude sickness ...

including hiking the Inca Trail with a tour company, by train or by bus. When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu? The site is located in the Amazon rainforest in Peru, where the rainy season ...