TREK TO MACHU PICCHU: SALKANTAY - CACHICATA

SALKANTAY TREK  Classic Salkantay trek 5 days is considered by most to be the best alternative route, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, you will go up to humantay lake, you will pass for the highets point of the salkantay route to be to see salkantay mountain up close, you hike through the santa teresa valley that is full of vegetation is the begining of the peruvian amazon, you have the chance...

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The snowy Salkantay: information about the Salkantay trek

MORE TOURS IN CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHUOne of the most incredible ways to visit Machu Picchu is through the Salkantay trek. This 5-day and 4-night hiking route crosses the imposing snow-capped Salkantay and then reaches the Wonder of the World. Would you like to know Machu Picchu with this adventure surrounded by amazing landscapes? Know everything you need to know about the Salkantay trek. What does Salkantay mean?The Salkantay is a snowy mountain...

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All About Salkantay Mountain – Cusco – Peru (part 3)

Location of the snowy mountain of Salkantay: The Salkantay Route, also known as the “New Inca Trail”, is located north of the city of Cusco, following the Cusco - Limatambo - Abancay - Lima road, making a detour between Limatambo and Mollepata. Salkantay snowy climate: It is very sunny during the day, but cold at night. The temperature drops below 0 ° C at night during the months of June to September. In the season from December to March it is...

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All About Salkantay Mountain – Cusco – Peru (part 2)

Note: There is, in my opinion, a controversy regarding the paternity of the first ascent of this crest S.E., since it consists in the previous realization of a powerful group of Japanese who achieved the ascent by this route. Unfortunately, the only reference found in this Japanese ascension dates from an Iwa magazine to Yuki, written, of course, in Japanese, so without a translation of the text there is no concrete data. Humantay Mountain - Salkantay...

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All About Salkantay Mountain - Cusco - Peru (part 1)

Also known as Salkantay, Peru's snowy peak located in the department of Cuzco, it is one of the main elevations of the Vilcabamba Range, an extension of the Eastern Cordillera, a mountainous branch of the Peruvian Andes. It reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters. It has two snowy peaks, known as China Salkantay and female Salkantay, separated by a port that opens to the Santa Ana Valley in the province of Urubamba. Both the mountain pass and the course...

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SALKANTAY ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

The snowy Salkantay: complete information What does Salkantay mean? The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation. Where is it located? The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors). How high is the snowy...

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SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Salcantay located in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, department of Cusco, rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The Salkantay is the Apu and tutelary snow of Cusco. To get to it, you will cross beautiful Andean landscapes, open 5,000 meters. and the possibility of observing Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. You can take baths in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, different fruit plants and a variety of orchids. More Information...

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The snowy Salkantay: complete information

The snowy Salkantay: complete information What does Salkantay mean? The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation. Where is it located? The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors). How high is the snowy...

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MACHU PICCHU ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

INFORMATION OF SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHUSalkantay is a snow-capped mountain in Peru located in the department of Cuzco; It is one of the main peaks of the Vilcabamba mountain range. It reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters. It presents two summits covered by snow. The Salkantay Route, also known as the " New Inca Trail", is located north of the city of Cusco, following the Cusco - Limatambo highway, making a detour past Limatambo until you reach Mollepata. It...

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Salkantay Trek challenge To Machu Picchu

Salkantay trek challenge 3 days is considered by most to be the best and challenging alternative route to Machu Picchu, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, you will pass for the highets point of the salkantay route to be to see salkantay mountain up close, you hike through the santa teresa valley that is full of vegetation is the begining of the peruvian amazon, you have the chance to see, plantations...

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salkantay trek

Salkantay is a snow-capped mountain in Peru located in the department of Cuzco; It is one of the main peaks of the Vilcabamba mountain range. It reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters. It presents two summits covered by snow. The Salkantay Route, also known as the " New Inca Trail", is located north of the city of Cusco, following the Cusco - Limatambo highway, making a detour past Limatambo until you reach Mollepata. It is very sunny during the...

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BEST ROUTES TO MACHU PICCHU

INCA TRAIL  In the upper area close to the Skies, the Incas built one of their best-preserved cities, now recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Many travelers and adventurers come to explore the fantastic nature, beautiful landscapes and archaeological sites around the Inca trail, to finally get dazzled by the majesty of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Useful Information  Starting Altitude – 2720m /...

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SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN TREK

In the Peruvian Andes, you may experience a route available for all, without limitation spaces or permits (at least for the moment). You will join the Salkantay route starting the trek in the village of Mollepata through the majestic Salkantay glacier to the world famous Inca citadel. The Salkantay Route is an ancient trail that is in the same region as the Inca Trail, so you will not be surprised to encounter the snowy mountains and exuberant...

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