Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Trek, Peru
Machu Picchu totally exceeded my expectations! This 15th century Inca City sits up high on a ridge of a 7,970 ft mountain in Peru near Cusco. At its base is Aguas Calientes a small town in the Urubamba River Valley famous for its hot springs. We loved this little village, its very much a pedestrian town (no vehicles) so its super easy and safe to wander and explore. There is a large choice of restaurants and accommodation in the town however...