3 Reasons why you should hike when visiting Machu Picchu?

1. Crawl out of your tent in the morning to see the clouds dancing

2. See the Milky Way at night. It’s just the mountains, you and no light pollution.

Andes at night: Just you and the mountain

3. Get to explore small Inca sites everywhere along your way completely on your own.

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Learn more about travelling to Machu Picchu. These may be good reads for you:

• Packing list for hiking to Machu Picchu
• Choosing the right tour operator and trek to Machu Picchu
• The 21st century Inka