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Inca Trail
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The continent's most famous pedestrian roadway, the Inca Trail (
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43km, up stone steps and through thick cloud forest mists. A true pilgrimage, the four- to
five-day trek ends at the famous Intipunku - or Sun Gate - where trekkers get their first
glimpse of the extravagant ruins at Machu Picchu. While there are countless ancient roads
all over Peru, the Inca Trail, with its mix of majestic views, staggering mountain passes and
clusters of ruins, remains the favorite of travelers.
View from Runkurakay (
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