Guides, tips and experiences told by our local guides.
Machu Picchu's two mountains are very different, and from 2027 entry is only until 10:00 am. Here is which one suits you and how to secure a spot.
New rules apply at Machu Picchu from January 1, 2027. Here is what changes, when demand peaks and in what order to book.
On June 24, 2027 Cusco celebrates Inti Raymi. It is the busiest week of the year: here is how to enjoy it and fit Machu Picchu in.
Tour prices, what is not included and a 4-day Cusco budget with Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain.
From March 25 to 28, 2027 there is a long weekend and Machu Picchu enters high demand. Here is Holy Week in Cusco and how to book in time.
Machu Picchu will have 147 high-demand days in 2027. These are the dates, the holidays that make them busier and the months with more room.
The train is the priciest and trickiest leg. Here are the two companies, the classes, the stations and how to match the train to your entry time.
The 2027 rules change the comparison: if you want to climb a mountain, the one-day trip from Cusco becomes very tight. Here is how to choose.
The itinerary we recommend most for 2027: five days, ordered so you acclimatize well, with Machu Picchu over two days and the total price per person.
