5 days in Peru 🦙 | exploring Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

6 places in this vlog

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1. 3:58

   Sacsayhuaman

   🏛️ Historic site · San Cristóbal

   Walkable from the centre, but take the climb slowly at 3,400–3,500 m altitude.

2. 5:06

   La Chola Cafe Concept

   ☕ Cafe · Centro Histórico

   Tea, juice and a brownie make a good refuel stop when the altitude hits.

3. 8:36

   Aguas Calientes

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Machu Picchu Pueblo

   About 5 hours from Cusco by bus and train; lower altitude than Cusco, good for a sunset walk.

4. 10:36

   Machu Picchu

   🏛️ Historic site · Machu Picchu

   Arrive for sunrise, then take the steep 45-minute hike up the Inca steps for the best view back over the ruins.

5. 15:12

   Sacred Valley

   🚆 Day trip · Urubamba Valley

   A helicopter tour over the valley, salt mines and river is a memorable way to see the scenery.

6. 15:55

   Salineras de Maras

   🏛️ Historic site · Maras · brief mention

   Visible from the air on Sacred Valley helicopter tours.