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If I go to Machu Picchu in March, are the mountain roads safe during the rainy season?
I know that roads in the Andes are not for the feint of heart in any month.
Also, if I do not plan to hike the Inca trail can I make this trip with no reservations? I would like to spend 2 nights in Aguascalientes so that I have the full day at Machu Picchu.
In Cusco there are many tour agencies. If you can’t walk it you can always take the train. Buy your ticket at least a day before you go. No problem staying 2 days in Aguas Calientes. hiking and the train are the only ways to get there.
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October 25th, 2009
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I once wrote this about Cusco and its surrounds. I dont know if its any use to you. But, yet I would like to share it with u.
Cusco and the surrounds
In the heart of Peru, lies the historical city of Cusco. It is the centre of the Inca civilization that thrived in the Andes between 1200 and 1535 AD. Cusco connects itself to the Inca in the same way as a child is connected to the mother at the time of birth. No wonder the city is called the ‘navel of earth’.
For those of you who wish to dig deep into the remains of a civilization, Cusco offers a real treat. The forts, mansions, churches, and museums of the city are proofs of an extinct empire in the vicinity.
Cusco is the nearest departure point for Machu Picchu which showcases the ruins of Incas. 120 km from Cusco, the Urubamba River flows near the foothill of Machu Picchu where the Incas dwelled.
Besides the historical importance and beauty of Cusco and its surrounding region, the scenic beauty of the flora and fauna, the rugged terrain of the snow-capped mountains, and the terraced slopes offer a feast for the eye. Here is where the dense Amazon forests begin amongst the highs and lows of the surrounding hills. The freshness of flowers and leaves here and the mystic aura of the history of the Inca Empire will bind you in a spell which will not be easy to break away from.
A meeting point of a blend of a diverse culture, customs, and traditions, Cusco offers the colourful exuberance of handicraft, textile, folklore, and dances. An unmistakable treat for visitors to Cusco are the varied dance forms like Chuchos, Qollas, la Contradanza, and mouth flavouring delicacies like cuy (guinea pig), cordero (lamb), and chicharrones (cracklings).
The hospitable and naturally creative people of Cusco not only knit exquisite llama or vicuna wool garments; they also weave a relationship with you.
A trip to the historic and culturally rich land of the bygone era of the Inca Empire, Cusco will prove to be an enthralling treat. The civilization may have perished completely now, but its remains still speak of the grandeur of the civilization.
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In Cusco there are many tour agencies. If you can’t walk it you can always take the train. Buy your ticket at least a day before you go. No problem staying 2 days in Aguas Calientes. hiking and the train are the only ways to get there.
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