How to Visit Machu Picchu in 2023 - The PERFECT Travel Guide - Things You MUST Know Before Visiting!

In this video, we break down the perfect travel guide to Machu Picchu in 2023!
Machu Picchu is one of the seven world wonders, so coming here has to be on your bucket-list! Getting here however, is not an easy task, it required a lot of work before hand on knowing where to book the Machu Picchu tickets, book the train to Machu Picchu, and some other lesser known things about Machu Picchu. From how to get there & booking the train tickets, to what the best time to visit is and how to get perfect weather we cover everything in this video.
Have you visited Machu Picchu yet? Let us know in the comments below! This is our second world wonder, five more to go :)
Guys, we hope you really enjoy this video as much as we do, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could drop us a like and subscribe if you're not already. We love making these videos for you, and will continue to do so every other weekend!
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Pricing:
Taxi from Airport to Airbnb: $5
Taxi from Airbnb to Poroy Train Station: $10
Machu Picchu Ticket: $42
Roundtrip Train Ticket to Machu Picchu: $120
Bus Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Trail: $25
Machu Picchu Guide: $80
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Getting to Cusco
00:17 - Where to Stay in Cusco
00:26 - How to Book Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets
00:59 - How to Book Train Tickets to Machu Picchu
01:12 - Riding The Train
02:56 - Book Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu
03:40 - Machu Picchu Trail
07:59 - What to Bring & Avoid

[@ramzerrudomarcaida6041]

Hey Cat and Marcos, Thank you for this video, this is very helpful an straight to the point, you guys are amazing.

[@catandmarcos]

thank you so much! we're so happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@alextu9454]

Outstanding! Thanks for all the useful information that you shared. Great vid, keep them coming please!

[@catandmarcos]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@adolfobriceno1635]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@catandmarcos]

Thanks for watching!

[@waradfaisal6004]

Most awaited video 🙌 This place is gorgeous 🥰✨ cannot be defined in words 🥀

[@catandmarcos]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sharonaumani8827]

I remember that, with the rock in the shape of the mountain. I am so glad my entire trip to Peru was guided and I had a few weeks. What an amazing visit. Thanks for bringing it back.

[@AndrewBramasco]

Great video and info!

[@catandmarcos]

Glad you enjoyed it!:)

[@gabbyyibirin9532]

Such a great trip!! Machu Picchu is a must / bucket list destination.

[@catandmarcos]

Yesss!! Everyone’s must visit destination

[@emmamiles9941]

Super helpful. Thank you so much.

[@catandmarcos]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@emmamiles9941]

Hi...I've been meaning to ask you where you got your sunglasses from or who's the designer? I love it! @@catandmarcos

[@mrkbes5366]

Hope, freddie is available in september! Planning on winging it.. now, seeing this video.. its really a must! Thanks, guys!

[@catandmarcos]

hopefully! He was so great, you wont be disappointed! :)

[@samirasmiley]

Hiking up there is much more fun

[@catandmarcos]

i bet! We wish we had the time to do it, but we will be back and do the entire trek! :)

[@MatteaandChris]

Awesome - we're going to Cusco and Machu Picchu soon 🥰

[@catandmarcos]

amazing, have the best time ever!

[@a.kornas3886]

Great video. Can you please share tour guide info? Thanks!

[@elsatodd5002]

Hola, me gusto mucho tu video. Qué circuito es el que hicieron?

[@zacsvarovsky7904]

This was a seriously useful video thank you sm for this! Was just wondering what route you chose for Machu picchu itself - can you do all 4 of them or just choose one and then go up one of the surrounding mountains? Thank you!

[@catandmarcos]

Thank you so much! We chose route 2 I believe, I’d have to rewatch the video but it’s definitely in there towards the end on which one we did. But you do have to chose the route you want to do, not all four of them

[@RonvanRutten]

Informative video, thanks! Can't seem to find Freddie's info tho, did you remove it? Hope to go in April of next year.

[@catandmarcos]

thank you!! and I htink KZbin for some reason won't let me post the phone number in the description, but here it is:[phone]

[@arunmallik1958]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very informative. Did you folks visit Machu Picchu in 2023 ?

[@catandmarcos]

Thank you!! And it was in later part of 2022, around late November

[@mtzan10]

Hi! This video is amazing!!!! Just a few questions- the bus to Machu Picchu from Aguascalientes, was there a long line to get the ticket? How long did you have to wait to get on the bus? Great video!!!!!

[@catandmarcos]

thank you so much!! the line was probably like 3 people in front so not bad at all honestly. I don't know if that's normal but it really was not a problem at all!

[@mr.chriscie2248]

Do you have the contact of freddie the tour guide? I cant find it in description. Thank you

[@venicesurfer]

I'm going in September! Is it true there are different paths you can take and once you start one, you have to finish it?

[@johnbrown6044]

Great video & information. Thank you. What did you do to acclimate to the altitude? Did you experience any issues?

[@catandmarcos]

we didnt do much to acclimatize to the altitude lol people told us not to eat too much the first day or we would get sick but we were too hungry lol. We feasted that first meal when we got there and luckily didn't feel sick. We had these altitude pills that we got from the airport and we're not sure if that's why we didn't get sick or if we just got lucky. But besides that, we really didn't do much

[@johnbrown6044]

Thanks 😊. What time of day did you all go to Machu Picchu? What month were you there? We are going in late April, the end of the rainy season. Trying to figure out if it’s best to go early morning or middle of the day.

[@johnbrown6044]

I see you went in November 👍🏼. I was reading other comments 😂. Again, heard advice to go early to Machu Picchu & to go later in the day. So, not sure what we’ll do🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks

[@thegallivanthropologists]

Your video quality and sound are spot on. I am still working on this. Subed to follow along. You almost have 2K. We are so excited to see this next month and film it for our channel. We are a father and son who travel the World to plant trees, clean beaches and teach people about culture, history, and natural wonders. Glad to find your stuff and hope you might like ours too. -Turtle

[@catandmarcos]

thank you so much for the kind words! You are going to absolutely love when you visit, and we can't wait to see the content you'll be able to capture! We love the good you and your son are doing and will surely be following along on your journey :) We saw your Petra video and that is high on our list, you guys provide wonderful insights and details!

[@thegallivanthropologists]

@@catandmarcos Thanks guy. Happy travels and we hope to run into you someday.

[@butchit09]

What was the website that you used to book the tickets?

[@thatappraiserchick]

What is the website to buy the tickets? The one I found looks very different from this one.

[@hiephoagroup9522]

Hi thank you for the beautiful video. May I ask how long it took you to get from the train station to the bus stop? The train usually arrives by 12:11, do we have enough time to get into MP with time slot 13-14?

[@catandmarcos]

It takes like 5 minutes walking from the train station to the bus stop, its so close

[@lakshmikrishnan5295]

Which circuit did you take ?

[@carolinamoilanen8627]

Ironman detected on this video haha that guy traveling with you is spending way too much on race gear! Say hi to him from a fellow triathlete! Going to Peru in November!

[@catandmarcos]

haha yes! Multiple ironmans actually! Enjoy your time in Peru :)

[@EyalNBarak]

Great Video!! A few questions: do they accept USD or only SOL? Which purchases can be made by CC and is it recommended? Would you advise to have a night at Aguas Calientes? how much effort does the 2.5-hour climb take?

[@catandmarcos]

We paid in mostly card honestly. But when we needed to pay for certain things like souvenirs, we paid in their currency cash yes. As for a night in Aguas Calientes, it would be nice if you wanted to take it easy and not have such a busy day yes. And the route we did was super super easy! As for the other ones I know there are more difficult ones but as long as you don’t do the multi day Inca trail, you should be fine :)

[@aleksandarilievski5998]

great video guys , one question , did you stayed one night in aguas calientes or you had a time to return bacck to cuzco the same day ? thank you kindly

[@catandmarcos]

Thank you!! We didn’t stay a night there no, just the day! :)

[@aleksandarilievski5998]

Thanks for the quick answer 😊

[@user-jo7yh1on3v]

What is the information of the tour guide Freddy

[@isabelgiraldo1109]

Great video! Did you guys arrive in Aguas Calientes without a tour planned? Did you find Freddy in-person once you arrived and had lunch? Would you recommend finding a tour ahead of time (online or in Cusco) or just finding somebody in Aguas Calientes?

[@catandmarcos]

thank you! We did not have any tour planned no, and we met Freddy while at lunch. I think you can definitely find someone while you're there in town

[@metamorphosis811]

​@@catandmarcos Thank you so much for your sharing and your kindness information. Could I have the guide Freddy contact number?

[@clarilyguzman6370]

I need a tour guide for Machu Picchu. Can I have Freddy’s info as well😅

[@grantdowning4175]

Where is the guides information? I didn't see it linked but may have missed it?

[@catherinelim8194]

Is there a reason why you boarded Peru rail in Poroy instead of San Pedro which is nearer to Cusco centre?

[@catandmarcos]

i think it was just the route we chose since it was the time slot we wanted and the less expensive option

[@salvadorbibat8346]

Hi what time did u leave ur hotel and what time did u guys choose to see Machu Picchu?

[@ephmoks1]

What time exactly you went to Machu? I seen other vids that, morning time does pose an issue because of thick fog. And did you use airbnb in Cusco?

[@catandmarcos]

we went in early november, and yes we did use an airbnb in Cusco :)

[@krest2012]

i am preparing my itenary for sep visit will be in peru for 10 days.. any recommandation, a few spot im trying to hit , MP, RM, Sacred Valley seeing some ruins etc.. is freddie a good tour guide to have with me?

[@catandmarcos]

Yes he’s a phenomenal guide! Text him and let him know your plans, then he will let you know what would be best and if he’s the right fit :)

[@WorldDoorStep]

What cameras did you use to film this?

[@catandmarcos]

hey :) we use our Canon R5 mostly, and then in between we will use our iPhone or GoPro, depending on the video

[@Rawcoh]

DId you book the return train on the same day you arrived or the next.

[@catandmarcos]

We booked both trains ahead of time the same day yes

[@storyanimator3763]

What month did you all visit.. I plan to visit during my bday month (June) but it may be cold

[@catandmarcos]

we were there in november

[@Phlegethon]

Isn't there a train station right by the downtown square?

[@catandmarcos]

I’m pretty sure but I’m not certain! I heard about it though

[@aleahblaisdell]

What guide company did you use? I saw the pricing but not the company!

[@catandmarcos]

inca peru travel!

[@catholic3dod790]

When will Machu Picchu build cable car? You know some old people including wheelchair can't hike up and down that mountain.

[@andrearathbone3500]

What month did you go?

[@catandmarcos]

November

[@EarthTraveler7]

Hell0~ which month have you visited Machu Picchu? Thanks!

[@catandmarcos]

november

[@barryleach]

Great video...I'm looking to hire Freddy but can't find his Whatsapp number. Can you repost it?

[@barryleach]

Sorry I see you posted in comment below. Thank you.

[@bluejay3945]

Didn’t see Freddy’s link

[@catandmarcos]

i left his phone number in the link and through some comments, are you not able to see it?

[@CeeClavijo]

Sorry, I don’t see the info for the tour guide

[@catandmarcos]

Really? I have it in multiple comments on his info, I’m not sure if YT is blocking his number out. Let me know please

[@juanllana3810]

What is Freddie’s contact info ??

[@catandmarcos]

[phone]

[@catandmarcos]

I just commented his phone number, let me know if you received it because I know sometimes KZbin doesn’t let me comment phone numbers for some reason