Among the attractions of Peru, a South American Country facing the Pacific Ocean is the 43-kilometers Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. With mountains, Andean Valleys, tropical forests and the Inca ruins along the Urubamba River, an Amazon tributary, this trail pulls history- lovers and adventurers from all over the world. How to reach The City of Cusco is the access point to the trail. You can either tour the trail on a train or explore the area on a 4-day hike. Reaching Cusco is convenient as the cities in Peru are well-connected by flights, as well as bus and railways. Best Time to Visit Inca Trail The months from May to September are the best time to hike the trail as the rest of the months are wet. The Trail is closed in February. Inca Trail  [...]

Cusco, the ancient Capital of Inca, is in the South American Country of Peru. The City lies in the Huatanay River Valley, in the southern parts of Peru. Best Time to Visit Cusco Peru Being in the Andean region of Peru, the relatively drier season from December to March is the best time to tour the City of Cusco. How to Get to Cusco Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport is the main entry point to Peru and particularly its southern cities. Within Peru, flights are the best mode of transport. Peru also has an efficient bus and railway system. There are always the cars and taxis that you can hire. There are daily flights between the major Peru cities of Cusco, Puno, Lima and Arequipa. The journey-time between all these cities is close to 2  [...]