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The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 3 - Machu Picchu and Starting a Riot)

The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 3 - Machu Picchu and Starting a Riot)

After two days on the trail, we make the final push to Machu Picchu, eventually reaching the old Incan citadel, getting to lay eyes upon one of the new seven wonders of the world. Trying to get back to Cusco, we get caught up in blockades and come face to face with armed, violent protesters.

travelLuis FayadFebruary 11, 2023machu picchu, huayna picchu, salkantay trail, salkantay, peru, cusco, cusco peruComment

The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 2 - The Trek Begins)

The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 2 - The Trek Begins)

Melissa and I embark on our 5 day trek through the Andes and the Salkantay Pass on our way to Machu Picchu but the resumption of civil unrest back in the cities begins to affect our plans while out on the trail.

travelLuis FayadFebruary 1, 2023salkantay trail, salkantay, cusco, cusco peru, peru, hikingComment

The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 1 - Arriving to Cusco)

The Salkantay Trail, Peru, January 2023 (Part 1 - Arriving to Cusco)

We celebrate my partner’s 30th birthday in a big way: traveling to Peru to embark on a five day hike to one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, but before our excursion can start, we have to spend a few days acclimating to the altitude in the old capital city of the Incas: Cusco!

travel, foodLuis FayadJanuary 14, 2023machu picchu, salkantay trail, salkantay, peru, cusco, cusco peruComment