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@dreamtinder 4 күн бұрын

Very helpful video! Just one correction: Machu Picchu is not one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was declared a _Peruvian Historical Sanctuary_ in 1981 and a _UNESCO World Heritage Site_ in 1983. Then, in a 2007 worldwide internet poll, Machu Picchu was voted (mainly by the Peruvian people) one of the *_New_*_ Seven Wonders of the World._ While that title is often used to market Machu Picchu for tourists in Peru, it's not an official title. The popularity poll via free web-based voting and telephone voting was organized by the _New 7 Wonders Foundation_ (N7W) based in Zurich, Switzerland. The poll was considered unscientific, partly because it was possible for people to cast multiple votes, and because an intensive campaign was led by the _Peruvian Ministry of Commerce and Tourism_ in Peru, which had a great impact in Peruvian media and consequently, Peruvian people voted massively for Machu Picchu to win. So while it's a stunning site, it was basically voted a "New Wonder of the World" by the Peruvian people themselves, and it's not an official title.

@BackpackGringo 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the correction and thorough comment! Very insightful. I definitely learned a few new things and I’m sure others who read this will too. All the best 👍🏼🙏🏼

@milamcdonald716 6 күн бұрын

Excellent video. I needed this guide as I am going on october 14 already. will spend 2 nights in AC and 5 nights in Cusco.

@BackpackGringo 6 күн бұрын

Heck yeah! Hope you have an amazing trip!

@SpaseNastov 13 күн бұрын

Nestrov Spase LPR АТОМСКА OVER ISRAEL

@rafaelalexishuamanventura5369 13 күн бұрын

Lindo video :)

@BackpackGringo 13 күн бұрын

Gracias 🙏🏼

@eliasmantilla8490 16 күн бұрын

Hermoso y mucha cultura

@enrriquesuncion3011 17 күн бұрын

me gusta

@jhulissaplasencia 18 күн бұрын

😊

@yaniraarcela9468 18 күн бұрын

Que hermoso paisaje mi hermoso Perú

@BackpackGringo 18 күн бұрын

Perú es espectacular!!!

@meoramirez 22 күн бұрын

Very thorough and informative! Thanks

@shawnhennity1769 22 күн бұрын

This is by far the best visual introduction to Machu Picchu. BTW, I heard no videotaping is allowed. Is it true? Or to which point where videotaping is allowed. Thanks.

@BackpackGringo 22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!! Too kind :) You can film with your phone and small cameras, just no tri pods. But I believe if you have larger professional equipment, you’ll need to get permission / a permit to bring it in the park.

@postaldaytrader 26 күн бұрын

Great travel guide on traveling to Machu Picchu!

@BackpackGringo 26 күн бұрын

Cheers!

@ginanamay6150 27 күн бұрын

Hermosos lugares 😊😊😊

@BackpackGringo 27 күн бұрын

Gracias!!

@camilaperezchanta6870 27 күн бұрын

Waooo que hermoso

@BackpackGringo 27 күн бұрын

😎

@TheShaleco Ай бұрын

What time of day did you go?

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

We started at around 8am

@RolandoLópezVasquez Ай бұрын

Me gustan

@akatakam8551 Ай бұрын

excellent concise info. Thank You. Just subscribed to this channel after watching this concise video.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Appreciate the sub! Cheers!

@yenlukman6318 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight Its super helpful We are going there soon

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Anytime! Have a great trip

@SamuelAraujo1249 Ай бұрын

Video de mierda, Perú es horrible

@luischavez5775 Ай бұрын

muy hermoso

@francisjames7153 Ай бұрын

amazing video. very well explained. when is the good time to go? climate wise.. we are planning to go during Christmas new year time..

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Best time (dry season) = April, May, September, October. The rainy season is November to March, with Jan and Feb being the worst. The Incan trail is usually closed in Feb due to weather. If you decide on going around Christmas, you’d need to prepare for the rain and the possibility of it being too foggy to see any thing. We went in June, and had great weather. Cheers!

@francisjames7153 Ай бұрын

@@BackpackGringo Thank you so much!

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Have a great trip :)

@LUISALBERTOLEVITAHUAMANI Ай бұрын

Extraordinario ruta...ica uno de los lugar para pasarlo en familia...de Machu picchu un Santuario imaginable...mi Cusco lleno de rutas para pasarlo de la mejor manera...y lleno de alegrias todos los días...🎉

@ThiagoSalva-r1s Ай бұрын

Peru es un buen lugar para pasarlo de vacaciones junto a la familia o con amigos ...grandes aventuras

@786Saju Ай бұрын

Very nice beautiful London

@annen2650 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making your video. Very helpful compared some other videos I watched.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Glad to hear this video helped! Thanks for watching :)

@donnac.3848 Ай бұрын

The color coded circuit outlines all at once was very helpful. Thank you.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! ☺️

@alyssa329 9 күн бұрын

Note, they've changed all that since June 2024

@BackpackGringo 9 күн бұрын

That’s good to know! I’ll look into the changes. Thank you!

@odenirnascimento1135 Ай бұрын

Lindo vídeo

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Muy amable! Gracias 🙃

@GoDanePro Ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Thanks for all the usefull info! I'll be visiting Perù next month, do you know what are the regulations to fly a drone down there?

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! In Peru as a whole? Or at Machu Picchu? At Machu Picchu, no drones are allowed. In Peru, you’ll have to check the specific regulations per drone flying. Usually, a drone over 500 grams will require permit + you have to follow certain country wide rules.

@GoDanePro Ай бұрын

@@BackpackGringo Yeah I know Machu Picchu is off limit, I'd like to fly everywher else, I have a Mini 4 under 250g but I havn't find any reliable source!

@Anamillio Ай бұрын

I had no idea where to start or how to plan everything. almost gave up and tried to buy a pre-planned package. This video probably saved me a few thousands USD :D

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear!! Thanks for checking out the video, glad it helped you with your planning! Definitely one of the more complicated trips we had to book as well 😂

@daniellangi8542 Ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on staying in Cusco instead of staying in Aguas Calientes? And going directly from Cusco to Machu Picchu.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

We ended up booking an Airbnb in Cusco and used that as our "home base". We booked it for the whole trip, and left our luggage there so we could travel light up to Aguas Calientes. We ended up staying there for a night just to be on the safe side. You could technically book an early train up to Aguas Calientes, and immediately go catch the bus there to Machu Picchu that morning. From there, you would have to catch the bus down back to Cusco, but you will arrive after dark. It's definitely possible, and many people do opt for that. It will be exhausting, but it's certainly doable. The only downside to that approach is that if you miss a train or some unexpected delay occurs, you could miss your ticket into the park / ruin your trip. I would play it safe and stay a little in Cusco to adjust to the altitude, and just stay the night in Aguas Calientes. That way, you can wake up early, eat breakfast, visit Machu Picchu, and train back down to Cusco. This way, you won't have to rush / rely on everything going according to plan. It's your call. Wishing you safe and fun travels!

@robindiehl153 Ай бұрын

this video saved my trip !!! THANK U

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Awesome to hear 🥰👍🏼

@MattiasDahlberg-l2c Ай бұрын

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@MattiasDahlberg-l2c Ай бұрын

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@MattiasDahlberg-l2c Ай бұрын

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@MattiasDahlberg-l2c Ай бұрын

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@renzoandre5286 Ай бұрын

So I need to book a hotel at Cusco and then Aguascalientes?

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

It would definitely be wise to book one in Cusco at a minimum. The elevation is very high, so it’s best to relax and adjust to that altitude. You don’t necessarily need to book in Aguas Calientes, as you could train in, arrive and go to Machu Picchu, and train back. But that would be unnecessarily exhausting, and too many variables that could potentially cause you to miss something, and ruin your trip. A 1 night stay in Aguas Calientes is a great idea, and allows you to relax and enjoy the experience better.

@hotkopipeng Ай бұрын

Hi Backpack Gringo, alot of times I will pre book hotels, tours and excursion before the trip through online website and pay by credit card. Since Argentina has two exchange rates, is it cheaper for me to wait and arrive in Argentina first before booking excursions and pay by cash?

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Great question. It could be possible to get a more favorable local rate paying in cash in person, but I would most likely just keep it simple and purchase via card ahead of your trip. Pre booking things is usually the safer option and it’s what I would do as well. Plus who knows if later on, there becomes no availability for your hotel / excursions. Better safe than sorry ☺️

@mohammadahmadnaz9232 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you. From London, England. I visited Machu Pichhu in 2014. I live in London, England.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Such an amazing place! Cheers from the US 🙏🏼

@ThomasOGrady-c4p Ай бұрын

Brilliant video! This video, especially the bits on the circuits, was super helpful. Thank you!

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Glad to hear! Appreciate your kind words.

@chayejackson9367 Ай бұрын

So happy that I came across your videos! I’ve been doing a lot of research for my upcoming trip to Peru and was overwhelmed by the amount of information on Machu Picchu. Your video gave me all the information I needed! Thank you! Thank you!

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

I’m happy you stumbled across my video! We felt the exact same way when we were planning our trip as well 😂 Hope you have an amazing time!

@brisadean9783 Ай бұрын

IS OK TO BRING US DOLLARS AND COLOMBIAN PESOS? OR JUST DOLLARS IS OK?

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

The currency there is COP (Colombian Pesos). They may accept USD in some places but you’d get a bad exchange rate. When traveling, I find that the ATMs often give you the best rate. So I wouldn’t bother bringing a lot of USD, as you can just go to an ATM and pull out COP!

@brisadean9783 Ай бұрын

PARADISE

@IbnShahid Ай бұрын

Go to London, I guarantee you'll either be mugged or not appreciated. Yeah, that's right, catch the train to London, stopping at Rejection, Disappointment, Backstabbing Central and Shattered Dreams Parkway.

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Someone sounds a little salty

@An-lv9vw 12 күн бұрын

@@BackpackGringoanother gammon ranting

@JenniferGilAcevedo Ай бұрын

I go to buy my ticket but it ask me to. choose a circuit before hand. I

@BackpackGringo Ай бұрын

Ahh good to know they changed the process a little. I would reference this videos “circuit” section to get a better feel for which one you want to do. I would recommend circuit 2 as it’s the most complete!

@markusberger5851 2 ай бұрын

Ill go there next June (not the best time, but maybe less crowded and not too rainy :)) you've been there in September 2023? :)

@BackpackGringo 2 ай бұрын

I was actually there in July of 2023! I’m sure you’ll do just fine. It rained here and there but only for brief periods of time. We still had great weather! I’m sure everything will work out in your favor! Let me know how your trip goes!

@EmilyDiaz83 Күн бұрын

Why is June not a good time to go? We are thinking about June as well.

@BackpackGringo Күн бұрын

@EmilyDiaz83 It just falls in the “rainy season” in the Caribbean…(May-November). I would google average rainfall per month to get a better idea.

@courtauly 2 ай бұрын

We really love your videos. You're so positive and knowledgeable and make us want to visit the places you've been to. Thanks mate and keep up the great work!

@BackpackGringo 2 ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate it :) Glad to hear I’ve inspired y’all to travel! There’s a lot of amazing places out there ☺️ Wishing you the best on your future adventures. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.