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Explore the Inca Trail
This guide contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels); detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels); detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs; background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru; advice on planning and preparation, including a packing checklist; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English; in full colour, with over 75 photographs.
64 pages, Spiral-bound
First published April 1, 2002
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March 27, 2008
Explore the Inca Trail is a guide detailing two interconnected long distance walking trails (the Mollepata Trail and the Classic Trail) leading to Machu Picchu. This guide is set out so that walkers may join these trails at various stops along the usual train route. This aspect of the book enables participants to walk the trail and still adhere to their time and ability requirements.
The Inca Civilization was an advanced civilization that thrived in what is now modern Peru until it was conquered by the Spaniards in the late 1500s. This amazing civilization was responsible for some of the most amazing sculptures, textiles, metalwork, and architecture that the world has ever seen.
Machu Picchu is the remnants of a breathtaking Inca site hidden in the Andean Mountains. This former royal estate contains over 200 residences, shops, and temples and probably housed between 750 and 1250 people. These buildings feature unique trapezoidal windows and earthquake proof stone building foundations.
The Mollepata Trail leads from Mollepata to Wayllabamba following the existing Inca trail. This trail features three access points along the main road to Wayllabamba. If this trail is completed as a whole, the journey takes the walker three days. Highlights along this trail include gorgeous mountain views and ample wildlife.
The Classic Trails leads from Chilca through Wayllabamba to Machu Picchu. Those participants that walk the Mollepata Trail will connect with the Classic Trail at Wayllabamba. The Classic Trial contains three access points along the train route. This journey takes the walker three or four days depending upon his or her access point. The Classic Trial features many archaeological sites including the Sayaqmarka ruins, the Runkuraqay ruins, the Winaywayna ruins, and the remnants of Machi Picchu.
For those wanting a short walk, there is a Short Trail leading from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu. This journey takes about 4-6 hours to traverse.
Explore the Inca Trail outlines not only the background of Inca and the various stops along the various parts of the walking trails (including full color maps) but also details various long walking and high altitude hiking fundamentals. These details include what types of equipment the participant should bring to complete the walk and how long the various sections of the journey will take. There are also helpful tips especially for novices about daily mileage, feet, weight, and the right gear.
The Inca Civilization was an advanced civilization that thrived in what is now modern Peru until it was conquered by the Spaniards in the late 1500s. This amazing civilization was responsible for some of the most amazing sculptures, textiles, metalwork, and architecture that the world has ever seen.
Machu Picchu is the remnants of a breathtaking Inca site hidden in the Andean Mountains. This former royal estate contains over 200 residences, shops, and temples and probably housed between 750 and 1250 people. These buildings feature unique trapezoidal windows and earthquake proof stone building foundations.
The Mollepata Trail leads from Mollepata to Wayllabamba following the existing Inca trail. This trail features three access points along the main road to Wayllabamba. If this trail is completed as a whole, the journey takes the walker three days. Highlights along this trail include gorgeous mountain views and ample wildlife.
The Classic Trails leads from Chilca through Wayllabamba to Machu Picchu. Those participants that walk the Mollepata Trail will connect with the Classic Trail at Wayllabamba. The Classic Trial contains three access points along the train route. This journey takes the walker three or four days depending upon his or her access point. The Classic Trial features many archaeological sites including the Sayaqmarka ruins, the Runkuraqay ruins, the Winaywayna ruins, and the remnants of Machi Picchu.
For those wanting a short walk, there is a Short Trail leading from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu. This journey takes about 4-6 hours to traverse.
Explore the Inca Trail outlines not only the background of Inca and the various stops along the various parts of the walking trails (including full color maps) but also details various long walking and high altitude hiking fundamentals. These details include what types of equipment the participant should bring to complete the walk and how long the various sections of the journey will take. There are also helpful tips especially for novices about daily mileage, feet, weight, and the right gear.
February 12, 2009
Explains the Classic trail and others. A great play-by-play to let you know what you're getting into. I won't be taking it with me, because it lacked detailed information on the cultural significance of the sites in route of Machu Picchu itself. (I recommend taking "The Machu Picchu Guidebook" instead.)
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