Salkantay trail Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Salkantay trail
The trail starts inMollepata, a couple of hours away fromCuzcoand ends inSanta Teresaor Hidroelectrica, giving access toAguas CalientesforMachu Picchu. The trek is not as popular as the overbookedInca Trailbut many find it just as beautiful. You can either do the trek with a guided tour, or on your own. Salkantay was one of the trade routes for Coca and Potatoes and passes some Incan storage facilities. The Salkantay trek is considered less 'touristy' with more cultural highlights, however some critics comment that the very reasons that saw the Inca Trail severely regulated, are now occurring on the Salkantay trail (lack of infrastructure, random camping, large tour groups, maltreatment of guides and porters, etc.) Ensure that the company you travel with is aware of sustainable tourism. If
Salkantay trail Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 7 sections including: