Peruvian treks with their glittering snow-capped peaks and dense Amazonian jungles have always been attractive destinations for nature and trekking lovers. The imposing mountains of the Andes are throughout all of Peru where there are treks of 1 day plus days. The classic Inca Trail may be one of the most famous treks in the world, but it is not the only walk, there are other alternative treks that connect to Machupicchu:
These are some Peruvian treks.
The Inca Trail is the most famous trek in South America, the same one that leads to Machu Picchu, recognized as a World Heritage Site. Today’s walkers follow in the footsteps of the Inca nobility by passing ruins only accessible on foot. The only ways to get to Machu Picchu are by train or through the Inca Trail. This path ascends and descends through different ecosystems, a rewarding challenge during the moment in which one reaches the Puerta del Sol, where from this point you can appreciate all the wonder of Machu Picchu.
The Inca Trail treks exist for several days such as: Inca Trail short 2 days, Inca Trail 4 days, Inca Trail 5 days these are the famous Peruvian treks.
Ausangate is one of the highest peaks in Peru located in the Vilcanota-Cusco mountain range and is located at an altitude of (6,372 m / 20,905 ft).
The Ausangate Trek or Ausangate hike offers a true wildlife experience, it has several lagoons of a green, luminous blue color, it presents a natural landscape of great beauty, it is the most challenging hike that is offered in the Cusco region. This is a great hike for nature lovers. There is also a cultural element in this chain of mountains covered with perpetual snow, various walks are made, one of them the famous pilgrimage to the Ocongate snow-capped mountain that takes place only once a year, where the Lord of Qoyllur Rity (resplendent snow) is located. That each year attracts thousands of pilgrims. The Ausangate mountain can be visited any time of the year, they are frequently visited by all those who love adventure and like to be in contact with pure nature.
The Salkantay trek is an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Sacred Way is a cutting edge adventure experience for travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity. With more spectacular views,
The Salkantay Walk passes through the most impressive landscapes of Peru. This hike runs through one of the foothills of Salkantay, one of the most sacred mountains in the region. The hike begins at the base of Salkantay at 3,883 meters or 12,740 feet and then descends through 5 of the ecological zones to Machu Picchu which is at 2,450 masl or 8,040 feet, giving you the opportunity to pass through mountains, cloud forests, and the jungle. There are also multi-day hikes such as 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days and more days.
For travelers wanting to escape to a part of Peru that has changed little in the last 500 years, Lares Trek is perfect. In this beautiful region, you can meet Andean peasants dressed in brightly colored ponchos. You will pass local communities and see thatched roof houses made of stones and surrounded by llamas and alpacas. In the kitchens, you can see guinea pigs running around the floor, ready to be caught and cooked (we will have the opportunity to eat guinea pigs for dinner on the second day). Although the people here only speak Quechua, they are very friendly and you can learn about their culture and way of life from the guide’s translations.
The most fascinating adventure to one of the last refuges of the Incas, the other Machupicchu, a city in the middle of the high jungle and the Andes with splendid views and passing through an immense canyon (Apurimac), where walking seems impossible, but the mountains , condors and nature will give you much more courage to do this route of Choquequirao trek.
