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6 Days to Machu Picchu: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

JUAN JAMES

JUAN JAMES

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey to Machu Picchu, Peru, and uncover the secrets of this ancient wonder. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, explore historic sites, and witness breathtaking landscapes. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

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Day 1Discovering the Heart of Cusco
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$19

San Pedro Central Market
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
11 - 16 min

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Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán
Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 2Unveiling the Mysteries of Inca Pachacutec
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$19

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$ 1

Monumento Inca Pachacutec
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
86 - 104 min

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Moray
Inca archaeological site on a high plateau featuring a series of concentric terraces.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 3Exploring the Treasures of Cusco
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$25

Qorikancha
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Twelve Angled Stone
Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
Day 4Conquering the Mighty Saqsaywaman
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$32

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$ 1

Saqsaywaman
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
13 - 16 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 5Immersing in Sacred Sites and Serenity
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$19

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$ 1

Church of the Society of Jesus
Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
2930 - 3516 min

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Tambomachay
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
Day 6The Majestic Encounter with Machu Picchu
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$63

Machu Picchu
Iconic hilltop ruins of a large 15th-century Inca city featuring numerous structures & terraces.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $177 In total

Activities & Food:$175
Transport:$2