MachuPicchuTrek.net is the leading online resource for trekkers and visitors to Machu Picchu. The site is maintained by a number of trekking experts in the region and is provided as a free and independent information resource.
There is a wealth of information on the site. To help you navigate quickly and effectively to key sections of the site we have written this site map.
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Machu Picchu Site Map
Trails and Treks to Machu Picchu
For a complete overview on treks to Machu Picchu, including the Classic Inca Trail and alternative trails, please see:
Alternatively, you can navigate to individual and detailed trail guides:
- Inca Trail - also see the 4-day Inca, 2-day Inca and the 7-day Salkantay / Inca Combined
- Salkantay Trek - also see how to hike the Salkantay unguided and Salkantay mountain
- Lares Trek
- Choquequirao Trek
- Vilcabamba Trek
- Inca Jungle Trek – for adventure-seekers
- Huchuy Qosqo Trek – for people with limited trekking time
- Ausangate Trek
Your can also find a detailed overview on all alternative Inca trail treks to Machu Picchu.
Once you arrive at Machu Picchu we highly recommend getting a birds-eye view of the site. You can do this by climbing Huayna Picchu (aka Wayna Picchu or Wayna Pikchu), Machu Picchu Mountain (aka Cerro Machu Picchu), Putukusi Mountain (or Happy Mountain), or indeed, walking to Inti Punku (the Sun Gate). Here is a detailed article on all these options:
If you're still uncertain on what route to take, then check out our comparison articles:
- Inca trail vs Salkantay trail
- Lares trek vs the Inca trail
- Inca quarry trail vs the Inca trail
- Rainbow mountain vs Humantay lake
In terms of finding the best operators, check out these articles:
- Best Inca trail tours
- Salkantay trail tour operators
- Machu Picchu tour operators
- Luxury Inca trail tours
- Cheap Inca trail tours
Tour Operator Recommendations
There are literally 100s of Machu Picchu trekking companies. Finding a reliable on-the-ground operator who is not an agent or local guiding company of questionable repute, can be challenging. We work with a number of leading on-the-ground operators who offer brilliant value services and have impeccable reputations. If you would like to get a tour operator recommendation please complete this form.
Inca Trail Guides
We have loads of specific guides on the Inca trail. I suggest starting with our Inca trail guide, but if you want specifics, then these articles may help:
- Inca trail toilets
- Inca trail cost
- Inca trail packing list
- How much to tip Inca trail guide
- Inca trail permits
- Inca trail travel insurance
- Inca trail difficulty
- Inca trail campsites
- How long is the Inca trail
- Best time to hike Inca trail
- Inca trail elevation
- Inca trail weather
- Is the Inca trail dangerous
- Inca trail training
- Is the Inca trail open
- Is the Inca trail worth it
- Inca trail shoes
- Inca trail facts
- Inca trail ruins
- Inca trail without guide
- Inca trail deaths
- Inca trail history
Machu Picchu Guide
We also haves tons of helpful guides on Machu Picchu. Start with our hike to Machu Picchu guide, otherwise, check out:
- Best time to hike Machu Picchu
- Training for Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu altitude sickness
- Machu Picchu in December
- Things to do in Machu Picchu
- Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu
- How many people visit Machu Picchu each year
- How to get to Machu Picchu
- Luxury train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu facts
- Machu Picchu news
- Machu Picchu books
- Machu Picchu Covid
- Machu Picchu trip cost
- Machu Picchu packing list
- Machu Picchu day trip
- Machu Picchu elevation
- Machu Picchu animals
Cusco and Sacred Valley Guides
Cusco and the Sacred Valley are incredible tourist destinations. Here are helpful guides to get the most out of these destinations.
- Cusco Travel Guide
- Things to do in Cusco
- Best Restaurants in Cusco
- Best Hotels in Cusco
- Luxury Cusco Hotel Options
- Paragliding in Cusco
- Things to do in the Sacred Valley
- Best hotels in Ollantaytambo
- Best hotels in Aguas Calientes
Other Destinations and Things to See
There are a number of fantastic places to visit before or after Machu Picchu. Here are some of our travel guides for destinations that are close to Machu Picchu, and some a little further away:
- Lake Titicaca travel guide - also see Lake Titicaca ruins, Lake Titicaca floating islands and Lake Titicaca hotels
- Humantay Lake travel guide
- Rainbow Mountain travel guide - also see how to get from Cusco to Rainbow mountains
- Nazca Lines
- El Misti Arequipa