Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

There are different ways to access the famous Machu Picchu, but being well motivated to realize this dream, I wanted to play it hard and get there thanks and only to the sweat of my brow. The Salkantay trek was therefore what suited me. Trekking: Salkantay Trek Duration: 5 days One of my wildest dreams was to visit Machu Picchu, and I decided to make that dream come true in December during a trip to South America with my boyfriend. So yes, December is not the best season, but there are opportunities not to be missed and this is one of them. We had to try and see if the Pacha Mama would be with us or not. Arrived in Cusco, we agreed: We go there in MAR-CHANT. Rather adventurous, sporty, and in love with Andean landscapes, it was a challenge for me to do the Salkantay Trekking . Top of the hike Duration : 5 days Country : Peru Difficulty : Medium Distance : 95km Ascent : 1000 m Additional information : Possible snow, Remains, Panorama, Lake Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days The alarm

Salkantay trek “Machu Picchu by  5 day trekking Salkantay”. Due to the new restrictions and limitations on the numbers to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, new alternative hikes to reach the mystical sanctuary of Machu Picchu has been opened. The Salkantay Trek is an alternative trek to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This quite scenic trek is for those adventurers who are seeking nature and the old remains of Peruvian indigenous cultures. The Salkantay trek offers breathtaking scenery en route to Machu Picchu and also quietness being in nature within the Machu Picchu archaeological park. If traveling to Salkantay is on your plans here you have some recommendations you need to know. When is the best time to hike the Salkantay trek? The best time to hike the Salkantay is in the dry season from May to  October. May is the most advisable month because everything is green after the rainy season. The months of June and July are winter so it is warm in the sun and cold in the sh