Inca Highlands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
centre of Inca civilization in Peru
About Inca Highlands
Cuscowas the capital of the Inca Empire, and the area is the center of Inca culture, of which the most popular destination isMachu Picchuand the most popular trek is theInca Trail. However, there are many other sights and activities in the area, and Cusco itself is full of culture: once up there, there's a lot to explore. It's unique and distant: this is a classic once-in-a-lifetime trip. Cusco is also at high altitude (3400m), and most treks, the Inca Trail included, are demanding, high-altitude hikes, going up to 4200m (Inca Trail) or more, soaltitude sicknessis a serious concern: flying into Cusco and immediately hiking the Inca Trail is very likely to cause sickness. However, the Sacred Valley is significantly lower, though still at altitude (~2800m), and is thus an excellent place to
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