A Guide to the Epic Terraces of Moray
About Moray Inca Ruins in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Moray is one of the famous Inca ruins near Cusco. It is composed of four groups of circular terraces (muyus in Quechua) that descend 490 ft (150 meters) from the highest terrace to the lowest. Each muyu has 12 levels of terraces with the […]
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Aguas Calientes; The closest Town to Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu (the archaeological center). It is also known as Machu Picchu town. The name Aguas Calientes receives it because in a small part of the mountain, there are “Aguas termales” or better known, thermomedical waters. Located at the bottom of the sacred valley, below Machu Picchu. You […]
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Top 10 Things to know before you sign up for the Inca Trail
Are you thinking about trekking the Inca Trail? Do you want to walk through the Sun Gate to see the majesty of Machu Picchu at sunrise? Here are the top 10 things you should know before you embark on this once in a lifetime adventure! 1. Why should I do the Inca Trail? The Inca […]
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