Inca trail at Sayacmarca
Random stuff from day 3 of Inca trail
Inka Trail Patallacta or Llactapata Inkan Site
Peru. Day 5 - Inca trail to Phuyupatamarca ruins
peru samochodem - machu pichu - inca trail
cztero dniowy trek/spacer - inca trail z finalem na machu pichu. Idziemy tradycyjnym szlakiem Inkow i ogladamy miasteczka inkow (ruiny Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca i Wiay Wayna) po drodze przechodzimy przez przelecz umarlej kobiety na 4200 m.n.p.m. Nastepnie wracamy z Aqua Calliente pociagiem do miejscowosci urubamba.
Sayaqmarka - Day 3 on the Inca Trail - April 17th 2014 - Cusco to Machu Picchu
This amazing ruin is reached on Day 3 on the Inca Trail - An amazing city complete with running water, which just a narrow, precarious, stone stairway as the only entrance and exit.
Sayacmarca walk through - Inka trail 3580m elevation.
Day 2 of 4 on the Inka trail, 82km from Cusco City, Peru.
A Quick Walk Around Sayacmarca
A quick tour around the misty and mysterious Sayacmarca Inca ruin just off the Inca Trail.
INCA TRAIL RUINS OF SAYACMARCA
THIS RUINS ARE LOCATED ON THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
Sayacmarca
Sayacmarca was discovered by Hiram Bingham when he followed the old Inca road from Machu Picchu. Sayacmarca is located on a fork in the Inca Trail, with one fork going to Machu Picchu and the other to the Aobamba Valeey and the Santa Teresa River. For more information please visit
Inca Trail - Sayacmarca - April 4 2010
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Sayacmarca ruins
Camino Inca - Sayaqmarka
Dia 3 del camino del inca, ruina de Sayaqmarka El lugar inaccesible, con nuestro guia Eloy
Machu Picchu. visit the capital of the land of the Inkas
Machu Picchu bears, with Cuzco and the other archaeological sites of the valley of the Urubamba (Ollantautaybo, Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupamarca, Huiñay Huayna, Intipucu, etc.) a unique testimony to the Inca civilization. Cuzco and the old villages still retain traces of land occupation from the Inca Empire to preserve, in a more global manner, an archaeological heritage which has become susceptible to the effects of urbanization. Furthermore, Macchu Picchu is an outstanding example of man's interaction with his natural environment.
Standing 2,430 m above sea level, in the midst of a tropical mountain forest in an extraordinarily beautiful setting, Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height. Its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Machu Picchu covers 32,500 ha in some of the scenically most attractive mountainous territory of the Peruvian Andes. As the last stronghold of the Incas and of superb architectural and archaeological importance, Machu Picchu is one of the most important cultural sites in Latin America; the stonework of the site remains as one of the world's great examples of the use of a natural raw material to provide outstanding architecture which is totally appropriate to the surroundings. The surrounding valleys have been cultivated continuously for well over 1,000 years, providing one of the world's greatest examples of a productive man-land relationship; the people living around Machu Picchu continue a way of life which closely resembles that of their Inca ancestors, being based on potatoes, maize and llamas. Machu Picchu also provides a secure habitat for several endangered species, notably the spectacled bear, one of the most interesting species in the area. Others animals include: dwarf brocket, the otter, long-tailed weasel, pampas cat and the vulnerable ocelot, boa, the Andean cock of the rock, and the Andean condor.
The natural vegetation is of humid and very humid lower montane forest of the subtropical region, mainly with genera and ferns of the Cyathea and palms.
Set on the vertiginous site of a granite mountain sculpted by erosion and dominating a meander in the Rio Urubamba, Machu Picchu is a world renowned archaeological site. The construction of this amazing city, set out according to a very rigorous plan, comprises one of the most spectacular creations of the Inca Empire. It appears to date from the period of the two great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438-71) and Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1472-93). The function of this city situated at least 100 km from the capital, Cuzco, has not been formulated which are not verifiable given the absence of written documentation and sufficiently explicit material evidence.
Without making a judgement as to their purpose, several quite individual quarters may be noted in the ruins of Machu Picchu: a quarter 'of the Farmers' near the colossal terraces whose slopes were cultivated and transformed into hanging gardens; an 'industrial' quarter; a 'royal' quarter and a 'religious' quarter. Inca architecture reveals itself here in all of its force with the titanic earthen works which multiplied the platforms, levelled the rocky relief, constructed ramps and stairways and literally sculpted the mountain whose cyclopean constructions appear to be a prolongation of nature.
Amanecer en Machupicchu - Sunrise Machupicchu
Amanecer en la ciudadela de Machupicchu
El Camino Inca Trail fue una ruta de peregrinación a Machu Picchu realizada por el Rey Inca y su corte en los años del siglo XV y XVI. No tenía un propósito comercial, ya que había otros caminos más sencillos para transportar productos o animales a Machu Picchu.
Durante todo el año, miles de viajeros de todas partes del planeta emprenden el recorrido de los Caminos del Inca desde el Cusco para acceder a la selvática sierra peruana, y a los misterios que aún encierran las piedras de Machu Picchu.
Incatrail day 2
From the Ayapata campsite we walked 3 mountain passes including the 4200m high Warmiwanusca to the inca ruines of Phuyupatamarca. Passing de inca ruines Runkurakay and Sayacmarca.
Machupicchu, Cusco Peru
Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Long Description
Machu Picchu bears, with Cuzco and the other archaeological sites of the valley of the Urubamba (Ollantautaybo, Runcuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupamarca, Huiñay Huayna, Intipucu, etc.) a unique testimony to the Inca civilization. Cuzco and the old villages still retain traces of land occupation from the Inca Empire to preserve, in a more global manner, an archaeological heritage which has become susceptible to the effects of urbanization. Furthermore, Macchu Picchu is an outstanding example of man's interaction with his natural environment.
Standing 2,430 m above sea level, in the midst of a tropical mountain forest in an extraordinarily beautiful setting, Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height. Its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Machu Picchu covers 32,500 ha in some of the scenically most attractive mountainous territory of the Peruvian Andes. As the last stronghold of the Incas and of superb architectural and archaeological importance, Machu Picchu is one of the most important cultural sites in Latin America; the stonework of the site remains as one of the world's great examples of the use of a natural raw material to provide outstanding architecture which is totally appropriate to the surroundings. The surrounding valleys have been cultivated continuously for well over 1,000 years, providing one of the world's greatest examples of a productive man-land relationship; the people living around Machu Picchu continue a way of life which closely resembles that of their Inca ancestors, being based on potatoes, maize and llamas. Machu Picchu also provides a secure habitat for several endangered species, notably the spectacled bear, one of the most interesting species in the area. Others animals include: dwarf brocket, the otter, long-tailed weasel, pampas cat and the vulnerable ocelot, boa, the Andean cock of the rock, and the Andean condor.
The natural vegetation is of humid and very humid lower montane forest of the subtropical region, mainly with genera and ferns of the Cyathea and palms.
Set on the vertiginous site of a granite mountain sculpted by erosion and dominating a meander in the Rio Urubamba, Machu Picchu is a world renowned archaeological site. The construction of this amazing city, set out according to a very rigorous plan, comprises one of the most spectacular creations of the Inca Empire. It appears to date from the period of the two great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438-71) and Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1472-93). The function of this city situated at least 100 km from the capital, Cuzco, has not been formulated which are not verifiable given the absence of written documentation and sufficiently explicit material evidence.
Without making a judgement as to their purpose, several quite individual quarters may be noted in the ruins of Machu Picchu: a quarter 'of the Farmers' near the colossal terraces whose slopes were cultivated and transformed into hanging gardens; an 'industrial' quarter; a 'royal' quarter and a 'religious' quarter. Inca architecture reveals itself here in all of its force with the titanic earthen works which multiplied the platforms, levelled the rocky relief, constructed ramps and stairways and literally sculpted the mountain whose cyclopean constructions appear to be a prolongation of nature.
Source: UNESCO/CLT/WHC
Species
The species listed below represent a small sample of iconic and/or IUCN Red Listed animals and plants found in the property. Clicking on the number in brackets next to the species will reveal other World Heritage Properties in which a species has been identified. These species are identified in an effort to better communicate the biological diversity contained within World Heritage properties inscribed under criteria ix and/or x.
Leopardus colocolo / Pampas Cat
Leopardus pardalis / Ocelot (5)
Lutra longicaudis / Neotropical Otter (3)
Mazama chunyi / Peruvian Dwarf Brocket
Mustela frenata / Long-tailed Weasel
Penelope montagnii / Andean Guan
Rupicola peruviana / Andean Cock-of-the-rock (2)
Tremarctos ornatus / Spectacled Bear (3)
Vultur gryphus / Andean Condor (2)
Patallacta Ruins on Inca Trail
Day 1 of Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Patallacta Ruins
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The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (45km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: Machu Picchu, the mysterious Lost City of the Incas.
Cultural And Adventure Travel is an independent guide to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu aimed at helping visitors to decide whether the Inca Trail is the trek for them. Although there are literally thousands of kilometres of Inca Trails throughout Peru this website concentrates on the Classic 4-day Inca Trail trek that starts at km82 (82 kilometres along the railway from Cusco to Aguas Calientes) and treks high up into the mountains passing the Inca ruins of Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna before finally arriving at Machu Picchu for sunrise on the 4th day of the trek. We have include information about when is the best time to do the trek, how best to prepare for it, and advice on how to choose a tour operator best suited to your interests and budget. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu really is an beautiful trek and we hope that with a little advice and planning it turns out to be an incredible and unforgettable experience. Good luck and happy trekking!
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Day by Inkayni Peru Tours
Trek to Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail ideal for combining culture, nature and living traditions. One of our most popular trips of the region. A unique experience Peru’s number one trek and one of the most well-known and popular treks in the world. Offering 4 days of trekking along original paved Inca pathways, a variety of fascinating Inca sites and the beautiful scenery of the Machu Picchu national park the Inca Trail is one of those things that everyone should do once in their life. Be you young or old, in good shape or bad, the Inca Trail is for everyone and is a must do if you plan to visit Machu Picchu.
Inkayni Peru Tours offers DAILY DEPARTURE, as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers. We can leave any day of the week as long as permits are available from the government.
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Inkayni Peru Tours is a highly reliable company, exceptionally recommended by its clients, guidebooks, forums, etc. Our principle objective is to provide the best service, achieve the maximum satisfaction of our customers, and to assume the responsibility as guardians of Nature in all our undertakings.
Classic Inca Trail Itinerary:
DAY 1: CUSCO TO WAYLLABAMBA
After breakfast, head to the starting point of the Inca Trail known as Kilometer 82. This first day is relatively easy and smooth. Along the way, visit ruins such as the city of Patallacta. Continue on the trail through the Wayllabamba Valley and along the the Cusichaca River observing the Inca terraces before reaching the campsite in Wayllabamba.
• Walking Distance: 12km / 7.45 miles
• Starting Elevation: 2720 meters ASL / 8923 feet ASL
• Campsite Elevation: 3000 meters ASL / 9842 feet ASL
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Weather: Warm and windy
• Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Plus snack and afternoon tea)
• Accommodation: Camping
DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYU
Get an early start and make your way up the trail through a dense forest full of Unca trees unique to the area. Finally make your way up the challenging climb to Warmihuañusca pass (13,829 ft), the highest point on the Inca Trail. After trekking over the pass, begin the descent to the next campsite at Pacaymayu.
• Walking Distance: 12 km / 6.82 miles
• Starting Elevation: 3000 meters ASL / 9842 feet ASL
• Campsite Elevation: 3580 meters / 11700 feet ASL
• Maximum Altitude: 4200 meters ASL / 13779 feet ASL (Warmy Wañuska Pass)
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Weather: Cold and rainy
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (Plus snack and afternoon tea)
• Accommodation: Camping
DAY 3: PACAYMAYU TO WIÑAYHUAYNA
Begin the day by crossing the Runkurakay Pass (12,959 ft), the second highest point on the Inca Trail. Next, descend to the beautiful archaeological site of Sayacmarca and explore the ancient ruins. Continue down the beautifully paved road to Chaquicocha for a lunch break. After lunch, continue on toward Phuyupatamarca and enter the high Andean cloud forest. The trail continues along a narrow ridge with spectacular views of the Sacred Valley and numerous mountain peaks towards the last campsite.
• Walking Distance: 16km / 9.94 miles
• Starting Elevation: 3580 meters / 11745 feet ASL
• Maximum Altitude: 4000 meters ASL / 13123 feet ASL (Runkuracay Pass)
• Campsite Elevation: 2680 meters ASL /8792 feet ASL
• Difficulty: Formidable
• Weather: Warm and very humid
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
DAY 4: WIÑAYHUAYNA TO MACHU PICCHU TO CUSCO
Get an early start to enter Machu Picchu through Inti Punku, the ‘Sun Gate’, at dawn. After descending to Machu Picchu, join a two hour guided tour of the ruins followed by free time to explore on your own. In the afternoon, travel by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes (20 min) where you will board a train to Ollantaytambo (2 hrs) and then a bus to Cusco (2 hrs).
• Walking Distance : 5 km / 3.10 miles
• Starting Elevation :2680 meters ASL /8792 feet ASL
• Maximum Altitude: 2730 meters ASL / 8956 feet ASL (Sun gate)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Hot and very humid (bring lots of water)
• Meals: Breakfast
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IntiPata Lugar antes de llegar al ultimo campamento de winay wayna winay huayna. incatrailtours.com
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entradaamachupicchu.com
Inca Trail To Machu Picchu, Peru - Best Travel Destination
Many visitors to Machu Picchu choose to get there the way the ancient Inca did—on foot. The legendary Inca Trail winds through Peru's Andes Mountains and along the path of the ancient royal highway. More than 75,000 people make the trek each year.