Cuzco is a lovely, quaint city and an ideal setting-off point for treks to Machu Picchu. It's well worth hanging around a few days to enjoy the surrounding mountains, beautiful architecture and friendly people. It also allows you to adjust to the Peruvian altitude (and the headaches that come with being this high) before setting off on the Machu Picchu trek.
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The Salkantay Trek
The 5-day Salkantay Trek is a great alternative to the well-known 4-day Inca Trail. Instead of seeing the Inca ruins, this very scenic trek takes you through majestic mountains (4,600 metres high), Peruvian jungle and remote villages.
The only downside, in our opinion, was the ease of the trek. While Salkantay has moments of difficulty - we still suffered from aching, blistered feet, mosquito-ridden limbs and fatigued bodies - the trek is not extremely physically challenging. Compared to our hike in Colca Canyon, this trek was a walk in the park.
Nevertheless, we would highly recommend Salkantay, especially for those looking for a less touristy way to get to Machu Picchu.
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