Inka

Trails & Tourism

The Walk to Machu

Picchu

Km 82

The Descent to Machu

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Visitor ComparisonsMachu

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Why walk the Inka

Trail?

Location

Sunrise

Sunset

The Challenge

The First Pass - Warmiwañusca

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4,198m

Approaching the First Pass

View From First Pass -

Onward & Down

Flora & Fauna

Wiñay

Wayna

Intipata

Archaeology

Llactapata

Phuyupatamarca

Management IssuesDamage control – natural & trafficEnvironmentHeritageAccessMaintenanceControlFinance

Damage via Natural Events

Traffic damage

Maintenance & Conservation

Guides, Cooks & Porters

Appropriate qualificationsAdequate conditions

New regulations do not allow porters to carry more than 25kg.

Porters packs weighed at start

Controlled Camp Sites

Campsite -

Llulluchapampa

Access

Local Enterprise

Managing the FutureTrafficAccessHeritageEnvironmentFinanceEducation …