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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The last few steps of hiking the Inca Trail are nicknamed the monkey steps for good reason – trekkers literally crawl on all fours to reach their first glimpse of Machu Picchu. After four days of sweating profusely, using makeshift toilets, desperately needing a shower, sucking in air at 14,000 feet, cursing the Incas for making such ridiculously huge staircases, and asking yourself if this hike was really a good idea, suddenly everything becomes worth it.

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Fun Statistics for 41 Days of Travel in Peru

We love numbers! So we thought we’d share some with you. Ya know, for fun.

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Colca Canyon Trek

Need more motivation to get to Peru than just Machu Picchu? Colca Canyon is where it’s at. It’s the perfect warm-up adventure before the long haul on the Inca Trail.

Colca Canyon Trek

Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world reaching a depth of over 13,000 feet, more than twice that of the Grand Canyon in the United States. Situated in southern Peru, Colca Canyon is often overshadowed by the more famous nearby tourist attractions of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca; however, it should not be forgotten on the Peru to-do list especially for active, outdoor lovers. …Keep Reading!