inca trail

The network of Inca Trailsthe hiking trails that lead to the citadel of Machu Picchu, are among the best travel experiences in the world, according to the famous American site which offers reviews of travel-related content. Tripadvisor.

As part of Travelers’ Top Picks of 2022, the website has revealed Best Overall Experiences – World, which are the top activities around the world, according to tourists who have done them. The Inca Trails take sixth place on the list.

Here are the favorite activities of travelers in 2022:

1. Sail on an open boat through the canals of Amsterdam with live local guide with bar on board. “Fun and informative and money well spent. The captain and the host were funny and kind, and they told us random, but no less incredible facts about Amsterdam,” they comment.

2. dubai: Sandboarding, camel riding, camping, dining and stargazing in the desert. “Best experience in Dubai. Everything was perfect. The show, the quad, the 4×4 tour through the desert, the sandboard, the reception at the camp, the food”, they say.

3. Visit of the North Shore and Sightseeing, in Honolulu, Hawaii. “The Waimea Gardens and Waterfall were beautiful and definitely something not to miss! I loved every minute!” they said.

4. Jeep safari around the aruba natural pool and the Indian cave. “Amazing tour – great introduction to the wonders of Aruba’s underdeveloped side. Wonderful guide (…) Excellent lunch included,” they mentioned.

5. Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area, Florida. “Kayaking in beautiful blue waters and walking in and out of mangroves,” they said.

6. Classic tour of the inca trail to Machu Picchu. “Completing this trek was so much easier thanks to Alpaca Expeditions, our guide, porters and chefs who accompanied us. They are 100% local and indigenous properties and are precursors to sustainable tourism,” travelers commented.

From February 1 to 28, the Inca Trail network to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu will enter maintenance.  (Andean)
From February 1 to 28, the Inca Trail network to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu will enter maintenance. (Andean)

on the page of Tripadvisor, this last experience is offered from 730 dollars, for people between 5 and 75 years old. They leave in groups of 14 travelers for four days. The service includes entrance fees to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu; Food, tour guide and return train.

At the beginning of February, the Ministry of Culture of Cusco and the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp) have detailed the maintenance and conservation works of the infrastructures and the ecosystem that they will develop during this month in the Inca Trail Network at Machu Picchu.

The head of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, Zenobio Valencia, pointed out that the annual closure of this pre-Hispanic road network is provided for in the regulations for the sustainable tourist use of the Inca Trail Network.

Specialists will carry out cleaning and maintenance works on the walls, enclosures, stairs, fountains, channels and internal spaces of the archaeological monuments located throughout the network, such as Patallaqta, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñaywayna, Intipunku, among others. The works will be carried out until February 28.

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