HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU | The Ultimate Travel Guide - Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting

Summary

This travel guide offers an in-depth look at planning a trip to the iconic Machu Picchu. Starting with a flight to Cusco, Peru, the script details the journey to the ancient Incan city, including acclimating to the high altitude, choosing train options, and staying in Aguas Calientes. It covers the essential steps of buying Machu Picchu tickets, navigating the site, and the best times to visit. The guide also provides tips on what to bring, the hiking options, and the return journey, ensuring viewers are well-prepared for their adventure.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Machu Picchu is a must-visit location, known as the lost city of the Incan Empire and a wonder of the world.
• ✈️ To reach Machu Picchu, start with a flight to Cusco, Peru, with a likely layover in Lima, and then take a flight to Cusco which takes about an hour and a half.
• 🏙️ Cusco is a city worth exploring with many attractions and a rich cultural experience, including local foods and restaurants.
• 🚂 From Cusco, take a train to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo), choosing between Peru Rail and Inca Rail, with tickets best purchased in advance.
• 🚌 An alternative to the train is taking a Colectivo bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and then to Aguas Calientes, which might save time and money.
• 🏔️ Altitude sickness is a concern due to Cusco's high elevation, so it's advised to acclimate for a day or two before heading to Machu Picchu by drinking water or chewing coca leaves.
• 🎟️ Machu Picchu tickets must be purchased online in advance and include a strict time slot for entry, with options for additional hikes and private tours.
• 🚶‍♂️ There are two ways to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes: hiking the Camino Pional trail or taking a bus, with the latter being more popular.
• 🏞️ Weather can impact the Machu Picchu experience, with a wet season from late November to early April and a dry season from May to October, affecting visibility and crowd levels.
• 📚 It's important to plan your visit considering the one-way walking paths in Machu Picchu, as you cannot backtrack, and to bring essentials like bug spray, sunscreen, and a full meal before entering.

Q & A

What is the significance of Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incan Empire and is recognized as one of the world's wonders due to its historical and architectural significance.

How do I get to Machu Picchu?

To reach Machu Picchu, you first need to fly to Cusco, Peru, and then take a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the town nearest to Machu Picchu.

Why is it recommended to spend time in Cusco before going to Machu Picchu?

Spending time in Cusco allows your body to acclimatize to the high altitude, which is over 11,000 feet, to avoid altitude sickness when you visit Machu Picchu.

What are the transportation options from Cusco to Aguas Calientes?

There are two main options: taking a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes with either Peru Rail or Inca Rail, or taking a bus known as a 'Colectivo' from Cusco directly to Ollantaytambo and then to Aguas Calientes.

Why should I buy train tickets to Aguas Calientes in advance?

Train tickets to Aguas Calientes should be purchased in advance because they can sell out quickly, sometimes even faster than Machu Picchu entrance tickets.

What is the best time to visit Machu Picchu in terms of weather?

The dry season from May to October is recommended for fewer crowds and better weather conditions, although the wet season from late November to early April may offer unique photographic opportunities.

How do I purchase tickets to enter Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu tickets must be bought online from the official site before your visit, as they are not sold at the entrance.

What is included in the general admission ticket for Machu Picchu?

The general admission ticket for Machu Picchu includes access to the grounds and a round-trip bus ticket to get to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Can I get my passport stamped at Machu Picchu?

No, passport stamping at Machu Picchu does not occur at the site itself; it is available in Aguas Calientes.

What are the options to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes?

You can either hike up the Camino Pional trail or take a bus, which is the more popular option, directly to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

What items are not allowed inside Machu Picchu?

Items such as umbrellas, selfie sticks, strollers, tripods, drones, and food are not allowed inside Machu Picchu.

How long is the bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu?

The bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu takes about 20 minutes.

What is the policy on staying time inside Machu Picchu with a general admission ticket?

The general admission ticket is valid for four hours from the beginning of your time slot, but enforcement of this rule may vary.

What is the best way to navigate the artisanal market in Aguas Calientes before catching the train back to Cusco?

It's recommended to scope out the location of the train station beforehand to avoid being in a time crunch and to plan your shopping accordingly.

Outlines

00:00

🗺️ Machu Picchu Travel Guide Overview

This paragraph introduces the travel guide to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incan Empire. It emphasizes the necessity of gathering comprehensive information for a successful trip to this world wonder. The narrator mentions the need to fly to Cusco, Peru, with a potential layover in Lima, and highlights the importance of acclimatizing to the high altitude to avoid altitude sickness. The paragraph also suggests exploring Cusco and provides links to related guides on the city and Peruvian cuisine. It outlines the options for reaching Machu Picchu, including train companies, ticket purchasing advice, and the decision between different departure locations.

05:01

🚂 Detailed Machu Picchu Access and Preparation

The second paragraph delves into the specifics of accessing Machu Picchu, including the train ride from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (renamed Machu Picchu town), with options for different train classes and the importance of buying tickets in advance. It discusses the scenic train journey, the possibility of taking a Colectivo bus, and the decision to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes for a more relaxed visit. The paragraph also covers the process of buying Machu Picchu entrance tickets online, the strict time slots for entry, and the consideration of weather and seasons for trip planning. It advises on the transportation options to the entrance of Machu Picchu, either by hiking or taking a bus, and the importance of preparing for the visit with the right timing and resources.

10:08

🏞️ Visiting Machu Picchu: Tips and Regulations

This paragraph provides a comprehensive guide for the actual visit to Machu Picchu. It starts with the do's and don'ts before entering, such as the prohibition of items like umbrellas, selfie sticks, and drones, and the necessity of having a passport. The paragraph also addresses the option of getting a Machu Picchu passport stamp in Aguas Calientes, the non-enforcement of mandatory guided tours, and the recommendation to bring bug spray. It discusses the one-way walking tracks within the ruins, the importance of choosing the right path, and the need to take advantage of the viewpoints early in the visit. The paragraph concludes with advice on the duration of the visit, the exit process, and the return to Aguas Calientes, including dining tips and navigating the artisanal market.

Keywords

💡Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, often referred to as the 'Lost City of the Incas.' It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. In the video's context, it is the main destination for the travel guide, with the script detailing the journey and experiences related to visiting this historical marvel.

💡Cusco

Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, historically significant as the capital of the Inca Empire and a common starting point for travelers visiting Machu Picchu. The script mentions Cusco as the location where one must first arrive before planning the trip to Machu Picchu, highlighting its role as a gateway city.

💡Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a condition that can affect travelers who ascend quickly to high altitudes, where there is less oxygen. The script advises viewers to acclimate to Cusco's high elevation before heading to Machu Picchu to avoid this condition, emphasizing the importance of health and safety in travel planning.

💡Train companies

In the script, train companies refer to the service providers that offer transportation from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the town nearest to Machu Picchu. The two mentioned are Peru Rail and Inca Rail, and the video discusses the options they provide for travelers, including different classes of service.

💡Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the town at the base of Machu Picchu and the last stop before the final ascent to the ruins. The script describes it as a place with activities, services, and accommodations for tourists preparing to visit Machu Picchu.

💡Machu Picchu tickets

Machu Picchu tickets are the entrance passes required to visit the archaeological site. The script explains the necessity of purchasing these tickets online in advance due to their popularity and the restrictions on the number of daily visitors allowed to enter the site.

💡Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is a famous trekking route that leads to Machu Picchu and is known for its stunning scenery and historical significance. The script briefly mentions it as an alternative way to reach Machu Picchu, different from the train journey, for those seeking a more adventurous experience.

💡Colectivo

In the context of the script, a Colectivo refers to a shared taxi or minibus service that operates in Peru, offering transportation from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. It is presented as a potentially time-saving and cost-effective alternative to the train.

💡Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu, also known as 'Young Mountain,' is a peak situated above the ruins of Machu Picchu and offers panoramic views of the site. The script mentions it as an additional hiking option for visitors who purchase the corresponding tickets.

💡Bus ride to Machu Picchu

The bus ride to Machu Picchu is the transportation method from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of the Machu Picchu site. The script details the process of buying bus tickets, the experience of the ride, and the importance of this step in reaching the final destination.

💡Accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Accommodation in Aguas Calientes refers to the various lodging options available for travelers in the town before or after their visit to Machu Picchu. The script suggests staying at least one night in Aguas Calientes to maximize the experience and mentions the affordability and pleasant surprises found there.

Highlights

Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incan Empire and a wonder of the world.

To reach Machu Picchu, first fly to Cusco, Peru, with a likely layover in Lima.

Cusco is a city with much to offer, including a guide to top sights and Peruvian foods.

Taxis and Ubers are available at Cusco airport, with Ubers being affordable.

Allow one to two days in Cusco to acclimate to the high elevation before heading to Machu Picchu.

Drink water or chew on coca leaves to alleviate altitude sickness symptoms.

Trains from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (renamed Machu Picchu town) are operated by Peru Rail and Inca Rail.

Buy train tickets in advance as they can sell out quickly.

Trains have different tiers, from high-end to budget, with amenities on the cheaper options.

Choose your departure location, either San Pedro station in Cusco or the Peru station outside the city.

The train ride offers stunning views, Peruvian music, and historical landmarks.

Aguas Calientes is the town where you'll stay before visiting Machu Picchu, offering many activities.

Stay at least one night in Aguas Calientes for a more relaxed visit to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu tickets must be purchased online in advance and include a time slot.

Tickets can be strict about time slots, so plan accordingly.

Consider the weather and seasons when planning your visit, with the dry season from May to October.

To reach Machu Picchu, hike the Camino pitonal trail or take a bus from Aguas Calientes.

Bus tickets should be bought in advance and can be purchased online with Machu Picchu tickets.

Machu Picchu has one-way walking tracks, so plan your route carefully.

Some items like umbrellas, selfie sticks, and food are not allowed inside Machu Picchu.

A passport is required for entry, and the Machu Picchu stamp is available in Aguas Calientes.

Bug spray is recommended for protection against insects during your visit.

Enjoy the views from above the city early in your visit as you can't return to these spots.

Machu Picchu tickets are valid for four hours, but enforcement of this rule is unclear.

After visiting Machu Picchu, hike or take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

Plan to eat before leaving Aguas Calientes as the train ride back to Cusco is longer.

Transcripts

We're at Machu Picchu and today we're  going to tell you everything you need  

to know to get here and how  to maximize your time here

Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incan Empire  and it's no surprise how it gained its title as a  

wonder of the world but it can be challenging to  piece together all of the info that's needed to  

reach this magical place and have a successful  Machu Picchu trip so in this travel guide we're  

going to walk you through everything you need to  know about planning a trip to Machu Picchu okay  

in order to get to Machu Picchu you'll first  need to catch a flight to Cusco Peru the Cusco  

airport is small and you'll probably have a  layover in Lima to get here there are plenty  

of flights from Lima to Cusco and the flight  time is about an hour and a half each way we  

actually love the city of Cusco and there's so  much to do while here we have a video it's a  

complete guide of the top things you need to see  while in Cusco as well as a video covering the  

top Peruvian foods and restaurants you need to  try in Cusco as well so be sure to check those  

out right the poison the poison for cusca the  poison chosen specially to kill Cusco cusco's  

poison when you land in Cusco there are taxis  available at the airport or you can take an  

Uber Ubers are plentiful and affordable in Cusco  and that's always a great option so you know your  

price before you get in the cap given cusco's  elevation is a little over 11 000 feet or over  

double the elevation of Denver you want to give  your body a day or two to become acclimated to  

the elevation before heading to Machu Picchu  to avoid altitude sickness you should drink  

lots of water or do as the locals do and purchase  cocoa Leaf to chew on to alleviate the symptoms

now that you're in Cusco in order to reach Machu  Picchu you're going to have to take a train from  

Cusco to the town of August Calientes or as it's  been renamed the town of Machu Picchu you'll have  

a few different options to get here for starters  there are two different train companies to take  

you there Peru Rail and Inca rail both of these  companies offer near identical rides and operate  

on the exact same train tracks so just do your  homework to see which one is most affordable for  

your travel dates you're going to want to buy  these train tickets in advance as we have heard  

that they can sell out even quicker than Machu  Picchu tickets both train companies have different  

tiers of train cars ranging from extremely high  end to more Budget Travel we opted for Peru girls  

cheapest car and the amenities were plenty nice  we paid 130 each for our round trip tickets from  

Cusco to Machu Picchu on Peru rail but these  prices vary from year to year and also with the  

seasons you'll also need to choose your departure  location you can either depart from the San Pedro  

station located right by the San Pedro Market in  the historic Center of kusio Peru where you can  

depart from the Peru station which is a 30 minute  taxi ride from Cusco we opted to depart from the  

San Pedro station as it was right near the hostel  we stayed at which we'll link below plus it makes  

sure you get to see way more Peruvian puppies  along the way the other thing that's been so  

enjoyable about this train ride so far is all the  dogs you see along the way I swear every dog in  

Cusco has come out to take a look or park at the  train so I think we've probably seen close to a  

hundred dogs just in probably the 30 minutes  we've been on the train so far another option

and from there catch a train ride to Machu Picchu  from Cusco you can take one of these buses called  

a Colectivo from Cusco directly to oleante  tombow and there are a couple of different  

spots to catch these collectivos around Cusco  opting to take a Colectivo May save you a little  

bit of time and money but we decided to take the  train directly from Cusco to Aguas galantes to  

simplify our journey the train ride to August  Calientes is extremely enjoyable with stunning  

views and overhead speakers playing authentic  Peruvian music and announcing historical and  

environmental landmarks and facts along the way  when you arrive in August Calientes you might  

be dropped off in the train station or right in  the heart of downtown on the train tracks it's  

important to note that you're going to have to  catch your train back at the train station even  

if you're dropped off in the downtown area so  be sure to pay attention to the later section  

of this video where we talk about returning to  Cusco after Machu Picchu so you don't miss your  

train ride home of course you can also hike to  Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail which is a four  

day three-night hike from right outside of oleante  tombow but this definitely takes a bit more prep  

work we'll have some resources listed below  if this is something that interests you but  

if you're like most Travelers and take the train  all the way to Aguas Calientes this is the town  

where you'll stay before visiting Machu Picchu  there's actually tons to do in this cute little  

River Town it's got a great adventure Vibe and  whether you're looking to rejuvenate from hiking  

in the world's most scenic hot springs or get  your passport stamp to prove you made it to  

Machu Picchu we'll have a video coming out shortly  walking through the top things you need to do in  

Aguas Calientes we'll cover all the details and  Insider tricks to Aguas Calientes there so be  

sure to check that out to maximize your time in  Aguas Calientes we'd recommend staying at least  

one night in this town instead of trying to do the  round trip train ride in one day we really enjoyed  

our time in this magical little town we opted to  stay the night here head to Machu Picchu the next  

morning and then catch a train ride back to Cusco  in the afternoon and this worked out really well  

for us we were also expecting this town to be very  expensive in touristy but we found it to be pretty  

reasonable again keep an eye out for our Aguas  Calientes video if you're interested in where  

we stayed and what we ate now that you've made it  to Aguas Calientes it's time to talk about buying  

your Machu Picchu tickets Machu Picchu does not  sell any tickets at the entrance so you need to  

buy them online before you go this process is  pretty simple you'll need to go to the official  

site which we'll link below and select a time  slot there are options here to add on Private  

Tours and additional hikes but we didn't feel the  need to add that to our ticket there are a couple  

of different tickets that you can buy whenever  you come into the Machu Picchu we opted for just  

the general admission ticket and it looks like  that's going to grant us access to all of the  

grounds that we're really interested in there are  also a couple tickets where you can add on Hikes  

one of them is the Hawaii new Pichu hike I think  I said that correctly and you can see that behind  

me it's the little Mound next to the larger Hill  and we can actually see people hiking that right  

now we paid about 97 each for our entry tickets  and this included a round-trip bus ticket to get  

to the entrance of Machu Picchu which we'll talk  about later in this video to buy these tickets  

you'll have to go to the website and select a time  slot and note that they're pretty strict about not  

allowing you in before your time we arrived at  the ticket Checker three minutes before a time  

slot and he made us wait until exactly 9am to  enter they're pretty strict about not letting  

you in after your time slot as well if you buy  your tickets for 6am you're allowed to enter Machu  

Picchu between 6am and 7 A.M we've heard that if  you're a bit late they will usually still let you  

in but if you're significantly late you'll have  to go back down to Aguas Calientes and buy a new  

ticket for a later time slot we opted for a time  slot at 9am and this worked really well for us we  

were told by a couple of locals that the prettiest  time to see Machu Picchu was at 10 am due to how  

the Sun is striking the mountains during this time  so you might want to keep this in mind try to book  

these Machu Picchu entrance tickets hand in hand  with your train journey because both of these sell  

out months in advance another thing you need to  consider when planning your Machu Picchu trip  

is the weather Machu Picchu is open year round  but you may want to plan your travels around the  

wet season which occurs between late November and  early April since tourism isn't as high during the  

wet season it may be a great opportunity to score  some deals at Machu Picchu nearly to yourself and  

get some cool Moody cloudy pictures but there is a  chance that the cloud coverage during this time is  

so significant that it covers the mountains  entirely so that's something to take into  

consideration as well the dry season for Machu  Picchu goes from May until October we visited  

in May 2022 in a beautiful weather with minimal  crowds we're so thankful we got the blue skies  

that we did right now we can see the clouds are  starting to come in still definitely nice here but  

it's definitely nicer one there's a little bit of  sun peeking through yeah and we actually wanted to  

see it a little bit cloudy just because it gives  it really cool mysterious feel with the clouds  

rolling in but we're glad we have the sunshine in  the morning it was expected to be rainy the entire  

day of our visit according to our Google searches  the night before but we were surprisingly met with  

a gorgeous sunny day we were told by locals it  is typically sunny in the morning and the rain  

tends to come in the afternoon which is exactly  what we experienced with our visit so that may  

be something to consider when booking your time  slot for Machu Picchu okay when it comes to your  

Machu Picchu day you have two main options to get  to the entry of Machu Picchu the first is to hike  

up the mountain on the Camino pitonal hiking trail  this is a path with a whole lot of stairs and it's  

quite strenuous given the 1279 feet of elevation  gain and this takes about two to three hours to  

hike if you have an early morning ticket chances  are you'll be starting this hike very early before  

the sun rises so keep that in mind the more  popular option to reach the top is to take a  

bus and this is what we did this bus ride offers  you a direct drive right to the entrance of Machu  

Picchu you can buy bus tickets in August Calientes  but we recommend buying them online in advance you  

can do this on the same site where you bought your  Machu Picchu tickets which really simplifies the  

process we recommend printing out paper copies  of these tickets and bringing them the date of  

in addition to your digital copies we saw some  people using digital tickets on their phone with  

no problem but we have heard of some visitors  having a hard time without a paper ticket so  

it's best to play it safe when it comes time to  board your bus be sure to get to the bus stop  

on the earlier side good morning guys we are in  there's Calientes right now in line for yeah the  

line looks a little long but there seems to be a  lot of buses stacked up so it seems to be moving  

pretty quick we got here around 7 15 for our 8  o'clock time slot the line for us seems long but  

it moved pretty quickly and we were boarded within  20 minutes the buses run from 5 30 a.m to 6 p.m so  

keep this in mind when you're booking your time  slot into Machu Picchu it was about a 20 minute  

bus ride or so not bad at all and we're just  fees the whole way up so we're just waiting in  

line right now to get our tickets checked and our  passport checked yeah and one thing to note with  

the bus line was there were constantly people over  the front of the line throwing up there's like two  

or four fingers and they were looking for pairs or  quadruples that had extra seats in the buses so we  

were actually able to sneak up a little further in  line because there's just two of us yeah it looks  

like most people here in larger groups going  in down here you can see the switchbacks that  

we actually took the bus up on it was very windy  but it was really Pleasant ride when you arrive at  

the top and hop off the bus there'll actually  be another line you need to stand in to enter  

Machu Picchu however before you you jump right  into the line consider if you need to use the  

bathroom before entering there are no bathrooms  inside the ruins of Machu Picchu so if you think  

that you'll need to go there are bathrooms by the  snack bar outside it costs two soles to use the  

bathroom but that peace of mind can be totally  worth it another thing you'll want to consider  

before entering Machu Picchu is you'll definitely  need to eat a big meal beforehand we stayed at a  

hostel with free breakfast and we honestly tried  to eat as much as possible before we left for  

the day also be sure to wear your sunscreen the  elevation is no joke now let's talk about some

things you're not allowed to bring into Machu  Picchu like umbrellas selfie sticks strollers  

tripods drones and food while we can't recommend  breaking any rules we saw plenty of people with  

water bottles and sneaking granola bars so use  that as a guideline on how strictly the food  

and drink rolls are in force another thing you  absolutely need to enter Machu Picchu is your  

passport this one's pretty simple you just won't  be allowed in without it and you should have this  

on you at all times anyway you may have heard that  you can actually get your passport stamped with  

the Machu Picchu stamp something we didn't realize  until the day of is that they don't actually stamp  

your passport at Machu Picchu the place where this  gets stamped is actually down in August Calientes  

this spot was kind of hard to find but we're going  to outline exactly how to get there in our agua  

scalances video another thing you might want to  note is that technically you need to hire a tour  

guide inside of Machu Picchu to escort you around  during your stay but this rule is not enforced  

personally we did not hire a tour guide and we  enjoyed being able to take things at our own  

pace but we did see plenty of people with a tour  guide and they seemed informative and helpful some  

something that you're going to want to bring in  with you to Machu Picchu is bug spray I brought  

some bug spray in with me but I may have applied  it just a little bit too late because I still got  

some pretty significant Sandfly bites that took  pretty long to heal we've heard the mosquitoes are  

pretty bad on some of the hikes too so take this  precaution if you get bit up like crazy like me  

wear your bug spray kids these bites are gnarly  once you actually are inside Machu Picchu this  

is where you have some serious decisions to make  the walking tracks of Machu Picchu are one way  

meaning that you can't walk backwards and given  that there are many different Trails it leads  

you to different parts of the ruins you're going  to want to do some research on which route makes  

the most sense to you as you can't walk backwards  to see sights on other paths that you missed it's  

almost like a Choose Your Own Adventure game in  a way where once you choose a path you're on it  

until another Fork presents itself so definitely  do your research before you go to decide which  

path works best for you and that you see all the  sights you want to see and one more thing about  

not being able to walk backwards some of the most  picturesque places to take in the mountains and  

the City from above are early in your journey and  as you descend into the ruins you won't get those  

fantastic viewpoints and backdrops so be sure  to take your time while you're above the city  

because you can't go back there later on also  be mindful as you go because the nearest llamas  

may be above you in truth be told we actually  broke this don't walk backwards rule once when  

we were told that we missed some llamas that  were just behind us when we certainly don't  

recommend breaking any rules we don't regret it  technically your Machu Picchu ticket is valid for  

four hours from the beginning of your time slot  but I will say that we don't really know how they  

enforce this role as we didn't see anybody  checking tickets after you were inside Machu  

Picchu we ended up staying from 9am to 1pm and  we thought four hours was the perfect amount of  

time and believe me we took our darn time walking  through those ruins when it comes time to leave  

Machu Picchu you can either hike down that same  Trail we talked about or take the bus there'll  

be a queue formed for the bus at the top so just  wait in line for your spot we visited in May and  

waited about 10 minutes to board a bus back down  again it's best to have your tickets in advance  

but there is a ticket office at the top for you  to buy bus ticket once you're back in August  

Calientes you'll probably want to grab some food  and head to the train station to catch your train  

out we'd love the lasagna from this restaurant and  the vegetarian pizza from this one with the pizza  

place being pretty close to the train station we  highly recommend filling your bellies beforehand  

as the train ride back is slightly longer  than the train ride in as the train needs to  

chug uphill and speaking of the train station  you can find it just on the other side of the  

artisanal Market in Aguas Calientes this Market is  actually pretty massive so if you're tight on time  

you'll need to navigate the sprawl of shops rather  quickly but if you do have time to burn it's a  

great spot to shop for some souvenirs or pick up  some last minute snacks we recommend scoping out  

the location of the departing train station  before you're in a time crunch so be sure to  

plan ahead let us know in the comments below if  you're planning on visiting Machu Picchu or if  

you have any other questions that we can help  answer seriously guys we love hearing from you  

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channel to see more of our adventures ahead and we  have a very exciting Vlog coming up from our day  

in Machu Picchu that has some incredibly exciting  news for us so stay tuned for that as well thanks  

everyone we'll see you in the next one adios right  from outside of alital Ali Ali Tay Tambo Dumbo