Cusco to Machu Picchu is one of the most frequently asked questions by many travelers. To get to Machu Picchu there are several options and here we provide you with all the necessary information to visit one of the 7 wonders of the World.
Via Train from Cusco to Machu Picchu
If you go on your own, the first thing you should reserve is your train ticket to Machu Picchu and your entrance to Machu Picchu. It is recommended to reserve 3 months in advance. Booking at the last minute is not recommended since tickets to Machu Picchu sell out quickly and are subject to availability. If your reservation is at the last minute, you may have many inconveniences and have to wait in long lines to purchase a ticket. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance.
Once you have purchased your train ticket, the ticket will indicate where your trip to one of the 7 wonders of the World begins. If you are going from the Cusco Airport or from the city of Cusco itself, you must board a vehicle heading to the train station indicated on your ticket. The train stations that go to Machu Picchu are: San Pedro (Cusco), Poroy, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.
The San Pedro train station is located in the city of Cusco, while the Poroy station is located 20 minutes from the city of Cusco, the Urubamba station is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from the city of Cusco. Cusco and the Ollantaytambo station are approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes from Cusco. All of them have as their final destination Aguas Calientes or also known as Machu Picchu Town.
Important:
• If you want mobility from Cusco to San Pedro / Poroy / Urubamba / Ollantaytambo station you can hire Cusco Private Transport or Cusco Private Shuttle, both agencies offer this service in a safe and private way.
Once in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) you must board the charter bus that goes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone), once there you show your ticket and you will be able to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu, the approximate visit time It is 3 to 4 hours. During that time you can visit the entire Inca city. Take advantage of taking photos and if possible hire a guide (Recommended) as they will give you a lot of information about this wonder of the world.
You can buy the consettur Bus ticket online consettur.com or in the Machu Picchu Town itself (Aguas Calientes) price 24 foreign dollars round trip and 15 Peruvian dollars.
Once you have visited Machu Picchu you can go down again and board the Consettur Bus, wait for your return train to return to Cusco. Now if you want to spend the night in Aguas Calientes you can rent a Hotel/Hostel and take advantage of visiting the hot springs and return the next day to Cusco.
By car from Cusco to Machu Picchu
If you choose this option and do it on your own, the first thing you should do is buy your bus ticket from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica Machu Picchu, you can buy through a travel agency or if you want you can also go to the Quillabamba terminal in the Santiago district. where they also provide that service.
Once at the Hydroelectric Plant you will have to walk towards Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes), the path is completely signposted and you just have to follow the train line. On the way you will meet hundreds of travelers and you will be able to observe beautiful landscapes along the way. There are also some waterfalls, but if you visit you will have to have more time to be able to arrive at the town of Machu Picchu shortly after night.
The next day you visit Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone), you can walk up from the Machu Picchu Village or board the Consettur bus, choose the best option for you.
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