MACHU PICCHU - What they don't show you! (2024)

Traveling to Machu Picchu, we go to the town of Agua Calientes, and show you what most people don't show you! The REAL Machu Picchu!
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[@wake.up.and.be.awesome]

I hiked the Inca trail to Macchu Pichu. It took 4 days. I took the bus down the mountain to the little town and the train. When I first looked over at Macchu Pichu the mist was there and I saw a mountain in the shape of a face looking up at the sky. The place is magical. The feeling you get up there is like no other.

[@kendavis8819]

I’m still waiting for what they don’t show me

[@RobertYoung-rl5sh]

I feel the same. He didn't show viewers "what they do not show you."

[@2bposedny]

He did . The town below is what he meant.

[@lightingthedarkremoteviewi8086]

The town below

[@kramelbbiw]

He snuck it in early in the video, stating it at 1:27

[@christinesorensen8050]

It's the town. But you probably blinked at that moment and you missed it.

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

So this was great. Love that you showed the small town, explained going on the train later to save money, and how the buses work.

[@juneterry8487]

I visited there in 2008 but I didn't feel fit enough to do the 4-day hike, so I rode the train all the way to Aguas Calientes. The bus up to the top and the wandering around the Machu Picchu site itself was amazing. Probably one of the greatest achievements I was able to tick off my bucket list.

[@oneofmanyvessels554]

My wife is Peruvian. We lived in Lima after getting married there for 2.5 years. She's been there and been a guide. I'm scared of heights, so thanks for the video. Peruvian food is excellent!!! Eat ceviche, pollo a la praza, anticuchos!!! Must try!!!

[@oneofmanyvessels554]

Pollo a la braza! (Typo before)

[@sightzwhiz2648]

I'm a 10 year old aspiring traveler! I love your videos and hope I'll get to visit all these places one day.

[@MarceloRomero360]

Happy travels, buddy👍

[@anandpramanik7474]

Can ccçcccccçc

[@sam74]

See the world! It’s the best learning experience!

[@theodoresmith5272]

Do it! It's not what you make but what you save! Nice part about south america is it is very cheap. You meet so many wonderful people. Locals and fellow travelers that so much fun.

[@h.calvert3165]

I hope your dreams come true. Study hard to prepare yourself. Camping techniques (you'll save money).Geography. Languages. If you're in the US, join the Peace Corps, or some such thing. You can get almost free trips! Use your imagination & have fun! Good luck! 🍀

[@davidmacmahon7964]

Don’t just turn up and take the train and bus! I did this in 2011 (at 65!) and we hiked the Inca trail for 4 days and nights, visiting Inca ruins along the way. We were part of a group of 20 hikers, 3 guides and 25 porters. Our original goal was to see Machu Picchu or course, like everyone else! In retrospect, our greatest memories were the hike - you are at 10,000 ft up in the rugged Andes - no road access, no planB if you get sick, so you form an amazing camaraderie with the hikers, guides and porters. It’s a once in a lifetime experience- do it while you can.....and before they limit access even more. The video was interesting but written by a daytripper!

[@Annicaha]

I as there 2005 as a lazy 24 year old. So wish I done the hike!

[@chrisguevara]

Agreed...Its all about the photo :D

[@HAZE3047]

I did the same trip 5 day hike 4 nights camping in 2013 with the porters and It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

[@spiritbird1366]

Bang on! The feeling of hiking to the Sun Gate and then arriving at Mach Picchu City after the challenges and wonders of the Inca Trail is a beautiful memory. Such an emotional and powerful experience.

[@katiekat4457]

Thanks for the great advice. I was wondering how fit you needed to be to do the hike. I know you said you were 60 but you might be super fit for your age. I'm 54 and not really fit at all. My biggest concern is how much uphill hiking there is and if I have to carry anything on me? Idk if the porters carry everything or if a person could get an extra porter. I am capable of walking a few miles but my walking is on sidewalks. I don't know if you have to climb or be constantly walking over tough terrain. What do you think?

[@alongfortheride9345]

Wow..not only the ruins but the surrounding mountains are beautiful.

[@artistmodel1711]

Just to share: When we went to MP in the late 80's, we took the local train half way to Aqua Caliente and hiked the Inca Trail for three days before they charged a fee. Few people know that there are other ruins higher in the mountains that we had all to ourselves!

[@angelocattivo]

you still can do the inca trail hike, it's just not so cheap :)

[@puchara14]

That’s what I want to do! The Inca trail hike.

[@jadeddragon4254]

Well don’t expect getting it all too yourselves now lol once a good “secret” is talked about on social media it’s all over

[@thatguy-art6229]

THAT IS EXACTLY THE WAY THAT T-RUMP WOULD EXPLAIN THAT. FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT... JUST ME AND GOD.

[@GrandSchemes]

Id to know more on those other sites/ruins

[@lodewijklangeweg742]

Wow, things have really changed since I spend two days in Machu Picho around 1980. There were much less visitors then, not even enough to fill one bus going up there once a day, so no waiting in line. The train and bus were only a few bucks then. After spending hours in the ancient city, first choosing to follow the only guide for a while, then freely roaming around, we also climbed up to the top of that highest steep mountain next the place you see in the background, and found out that on top of that mountain were also some ruins. . We stayed at the relatively inexpensive "Hotel de Turistas" right next to the place up there, and after dark when the only guard of the place had gone to sleep and there was no one out there we sneaked out of the hotel and spend hours roaming around by moonlight in the ancient city, some taking beautiful photographs. . (I still have a photograph of me standing on the well known stone statuette on the highest plateau [not shown in this video] me bending over with my hands on the imaginary "dials" on the part that sticks up higher than the little stone platform of the same carved tone. Imagining I was flying up in a non-terrestrial vehicle.) . The next day when we waited for the bus to go down we heard some heavy rumbling, and looking down saw an avalanche making a cloud of brown dust. After it had settled we saw that a huge boulder had come down right next to the train tracks... just leaving enough space for the train to pass by. . About those tightly fitting stones, on KZbin copy past this in the search bar: ancient stones melted . ❤️

[@ashleystudio7918]

wow! thanks for this amazing story lol what an experience that is!!

[@andrewgifford2792]

I think you are talking about Huayna Picchu

[@donaldcassidy1592]

I was there in 1980, I loved Cuzco, my guide there took me everywhere, even played poker in the hills with locals. Stayed at neat hotel on main road and only ate vegetables and bread. Beer, coca tea, and powder kept us going. Beautiful times. Took many photos, stayed for months. Loved it.DC

[@tinafincham8732]

You can feel his excitement at being there. Good job Cody. You seem such a nice guy.

[@oldgymrat71]

When I went here in 1976 it was just starting to catch the world's attention. There were only about 50 of us on the whole site.

[@user-so5fp3kk7d]

DUZTEM DE7IL jealous 😏

[@xxxXXXCH04XXXxxx]

Woah!

[@JeremiahWatkins-zv8bn]

Incredible

[@Enders]

smfh god damn you need an award for being so fucking special.

[@oldgymrat71]

@@Enders why are you so hostile?

[@bettyannbest]

I'm so happy we found you!! Traveling in my recliner is the BEST thank you 💗

[@beckycastillo1411]

That's funny. 😃

[@vasonar]

Looks like you got some great weather, Cody. I've been there twice. Pouring, cold rain the first time. The second trip was very hot and muggy. They actually carried off some tourists who were overcome by age, heat, humidity, and thin atmosphere in litters. It's a shame that most working people can't afford to go there until after they retire. Much easier when you're younger and healthy. It' very strenuous for anyone who's out of shape or in marginal health. There were so many people visiting Machu Picchu in 2015 that it seemed like a very real, rough and rugged and version of Disneyland. Excellent accommodations and food in Aguascaliente. Thanks. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos.

[@elizabethvanzyl6686]

I have become an armchair traveler due to not having the finances to travel overseas. Thank you for your lovely videos. Machu Picchu is still on my bucket list. Enjoy your travels and be safe. xx

[@lesoundtemple305]

You dont have to go there. There are many other sites way cooler to visit between cusco and Lima.

[@mati261000]

Armchair traveler is my favorite way to travel.

[@merryaijlman7833]

I went to Machu Picchu in 1971. I flew to Peru to visit family in Lima that I had never met. Back then you could just wander around without having to go in one direction. I remember I took a chartered flight from LA which then was only $265.00 round trip. Great video. 🤗

[@ArieEcreip]

One place that’s high in my travel goal! But wow Cody! Your video is so high def it felt like I was standing next to you overlooking the view lol! Thanks for the extra info for visiting Machu Picchu. I will surely sign up for your newsletter. Safe travels!

[@TheMoKat]

I was there back in 1989. I stayed inside and slept the night in the ruins. (illegally) There is so much more to see that is far more interesting than what you showed. I even climbed Huayna Picchu, the sharp mountain overlooking the ruins, in the rain! Amazing, incredible place!

[@p.k4996]

lucky....I hate you....(jealousy)

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Yes - we met there in the 'Rain' - Blessed It Be.

[@ganeshsreedhar4657]

@@p.k4996 Your name! Bruh! Neeli, I guess?

[@ericolvera8199]

Wtf

[@TheWaywardpilgrim]

What an amazing behind the scenes tour! Thank you so much for this effort.

[@thedomesticmonk772]

My son and I did a 4 day hike to Manchu Picchu in 2016. The last leg was flat along those railroad tracks and it was the most grueling part of the whole hike! But we had a beautiful day in the town and got to watch the people go crazy when Peru won a match in the World Cup, it was pandemonium! We had great weather up top like you did. What an amazingly beautiful place!

[@puddingqueen6384]

Thank you for this wonderful series Cody! I hope you were able to see the Inca Bridge! It's kinda hidden up there, but way cool. You can also travel to Aguas Calientes by hiking it's about 6-7 miles and also hike up to Machu Picchu, it hurts like hell, but supports the locals as they don't own the railroad/buses or Macchu Picchu. I hope you got to visit the springs, definitely a must do after hiking! I'm so happy you shared this journey and did it so beautifully! I look forward to seeing more!

[@BenEspanto]

One of the best trips I've ever taken. You can't truly appreciate it though unless you do the Inca Trail

[@billtribble2904]

Too bad he didn't mention that the Incas built on a MUCH earlier civilization's construction!

[@nikosniko7092]

@@billtribble2904 relax how many things do you want home to spoon feed you

[@marymimouna]

Loved your video. I've never been there, and will never have the opportunity now to go there. But you made me feel like I did go there. I loved seeing the town of Agua Caliente. Never even heard of it. But I loved how you showed it to us, and the whole experience of how one would get a bus ticket and what the town is like.

[@glennisbriant5676]

I went to Machu Picchu in late 1976. Dont remember a town. Arrived late afternoon stayed in a tiny hotel behind the site. Tourists left back to Cusco and only half a dozen people in the hotel. When the lights turned off I have never seen such total dark. First in morning - tourists had not arrived and Machu Picchu belonged to me. Wandered around for a few hours all by myself and had a deep and meaningful conversation with a lama. No crowds with annoying clicking cameras. Magic.

[@tomjohn8733]

Sounds like you had a beautiful experience, tourism has both a upside and down side, like a pristine area that gets ruined by to much accessibility for tourist, who leave their footprints and garbage behind when they leave, however, tourism is good for businesses and those who travel in style and comfort!

[@noodengr3three825]

Just there myself in March 2019. One important thing to note is that there are no toilets past the entrance so your time is limited by how long you can hold it. No out and back in for anyone. Also passports required. We were there four hours be sure you go with a local guide you won't know the stories without one. All worth it for sure. One of my 2.5 month trip highlights.

[@jaimesolis8362]

Cool. What was the extra cost for the guide?

[@noodengr3three825]

@@jaimesolis8362 I did a 10 day tour of Peru which included 3 days in and around the Machu Picchu area. So all part of the package deal so don't know cost. Do some searching I am sure there are tour packages available with various levels of inclusion

[@jaimesolis8362]

@@noodengr3three825 Wow. Thanks for nothing. I travel all throughout Central and South America frequently. I came across the post and figured id ask right quick. No need to be a smart ass. Obviously i can "do some research". Lol

[@friendsoftheamazonjungle]

Costs of any trip can be debatable. I've been living in Peru for 3 years and what our buddy in this video didn't explain is Gringo Prices vs. Local Prices.

[@alexandercerna5486]

@Thomas Johnson yeahh, you are right, I'm from Peru, and I have seen many similar cases, some taxi drivers charge very expensive tickets to foreigners, especially if they're gringos😂, but to be honest the lifestyle in Perú isn't so expensive, obviously if you know the price of each thing and how much to pay. You're welcome to Perú again, It's a country full of mysteries, even I'm surprised every day🤙🤙

[@iGetDown420]

Next time I do business with a Hispanic I’m gonna charge them double

[@workingtools2999]

I'm sure every Country with tourist destinations have a Tourist price and Local price.

[@deanrichardson4712]

So all the tourist are being robbed then il be telling all my gringo friends to stay away go somewhere else.

[@deanrichardson4712]

We call it theft if someone get charged more than a regular price our taxis have a meter to stop greedy people robbing tourists.

[@jgodfrey7283]

Thank you, this is exactly the kind of detail I needed for planning my trip. Good job!

[@oreoman6094]

When I went to Machu Picchu in the summers, I took the 4 day hike. It is very beautiful and recommend it way more than the train ride.

[@AffinityAdventure]

What an incredible place to explore! I loved how they gave space to film to get all the epic shots. Also the mist coming over the mountains was amazing! Machu Picchu was a lot better than I thought it would be! Great work presenting this video man. I learned a lot!

[@neeltjebooysen2688]

Was there in May what an experience. Went up with bus nearly had a heart attack

[@AffinityAdventure]

Neeltje Booysen it’s definitely a challenging hike up there! So worth it though 😊

[@breenhue]

Michael.. There are some massive docos on this place that go for hrs and look at every detail.. All on Utube.. You'll find it.. Enjoy 👍

[@imluzcusi2197]

Michael Makes Films you should visit it.

[@imluzcusi2197]

Yo should visit it.

[@oceantiara]

Awesome Cody! I have always wanted to see this place and seeing it with you is the best. You are a real trooper getting up so early💖

[@CodyBuffinton]

Same here, and thank you RosAnn

[@oceantiara]

@@CodyBuffinton Always welcome friend Cody..you are the best:)

[@robertthaler2390]

Wonderful video -thank you. Ten years ago, we arrived by train the day before and took an early morning bus -but not quite so early. The bus was nearly empty and we had the site nearly to ourselves for about three hours. It was glorious. It seemed like you could hear the stones singing. We engaged a guide to lead us around and then just wandered. About 11:00am, the day-trippers from Cusco arrived and the place was absolutely packed. We found a shady spot, ate our lunch and rested. About 3:00pm, everyone left for the train back to Cusco. We then had the place to ourselves again until the nearly the last bus down. Things have changed. One the one hand it is so good that more people are out seeing the world but on the other hand, places are packed with people, becoming "tourist" sites and getting trampled down.

[@UniverseSinking2011]

Great video and loved seeing the town you start out from and hearing the practical tips!

[@killahjay1000]

Fantastic job on this video. I like where you've been heading lately. Glad to be a viewer.

[@paulromero3783]

Thank you Cody!! Very informative video!! I have been there 3 times already and every time is as magical as the first!! One thing I would recommend is taking the side tour to Huayna Piccu which is the big peaked mountain in the foreground. You can climb to the top and you have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. You have to reserve a spot to climb the peak Well in advance. I truly recommend it to anyone! It's best if you are in good health! When climbing it I saw people of all ages!! Enjoy!!!

[@gypsy1393]

Magnificent job!!! This is amazing and detailed video, explicitly explained...thank you!

[@davidgraham-parker]

Great video. I like how you showed where the train came in and the bus was literally just over the bridge. That sort of info is really important - for older guys like me. I used to like exploring where various things are, but now I just want to know, y'know. It reminded me of when I was visiting Pompeii in 1991.

[@pp1735]

I was there 3 years ago, hiking the 4 day Lares trekk to Machu Picchu then on to the Amazon Jungle ....This video brought back wonderful memories....one of the best places to go ....Peru is absolutely magical!! Once in a life time experience

[@enough1494]

Hi! I was born in Lares Puerto Rico and as a teen we too took the Lares route, we stayed 23 days in the jungles and general area! Simply the best trip ever, early 1970’s!

[@johnglover4453]

A wonderful video. Really enjoyed seeing the little town at the base of the mountain. Added a lot of context, and made the little video journey to the mountain top all the more colorful. Thanks!

[@elizabethcarey995]

Just watched Moving Art on Netflix Series 3 episode 4 , was googling Machu Pichu information and stumbled on your video - you did a great job - what a trip and your photography was excellent! Don't think I will ever get there now - but it is so good to see it on your video. The information which you gave in relation to trains, buses and times for visiting will help so many people and is very practical. Well done!

[@davidevans3227]

thankyou! the context of the surroundings makes a difference.. the buses, train, the town etc.. it's all really interesting.. david, south wales, uk.. come to Wales! 🙂 x

[@deborahjohnson2708]

Thanks for the trip, Cody! Beautiful!

[@CodyBuffinton]

Thanks for watching Deborah

[@nicoleorourke395]

thank you for showing aguas calientes. I was wondering how big of a town it was. Now I have a visual reference!

[@michelles.9859]

I liked your video too. You gave really good advice about the train ride in, (great advice on the train) actually its excellent advice. I went one time to Machu PIcchu, it was amazing but I didn't get to see the sun set, had to leave to catch the bus to get to our train. I tell people you should stay 2 days. He's right, going early to the bus line helps. We didn't arrive until 5am and the line was very long. I missed the sunrise but my friend got to see it. Only thing I can add is new people going should also go do the Inca Bridge trail - it was off to the left - pretty cool and beautiful. Thanks again.

[@pandapetz]

I visited in 1974, it was a mean feat to get there and the trip up the mountain was in an old VW trooper, hanging off the sides of the tiny dirt track to the site. What I would call now a white knuckle ride. There was barely a town at the base of the mountain where the train pulled in from Cusco just lots of single vendors trying to sell their fruit etc... still spectacular and the Lamas still spit at you👍 Great Video Kiddooo

[@jobethk588]

Thanks for showing the reality of getting to Machu Pichu. It's so different from what I had imagined.

[@nunyabeezwacks1408]

Every other video I’ve seen is based on the Inca Trail hike. Didn’t know you could ride the bus there.

[@marionhancock-kooijman475]

Thanks for another great video Cody, they keep getting better & better & are so interesting!

[@marjoriegarner5369]

if this is "better and better" as you say, wow, he didn't tell us what Machu Picchu is. There's no background story if the place, and tells nothing about where it is, and why it's there.

[@sandramurray5879]

I've been lucky to travel extensively and Peru is right up there at the top of my favourite places in the world. Loved watching this as it reminded me of a very happy trip with my partner in 1999.

[@tomjohn8733]

Thank you for the tips, good to know what to expect, on the chance I ever get to visit..looks very touristy!!

[@zacariasyanepillaca3747]

wow!!! increíble hermoso lugar!

[@jorgelvs30]

Did the Inca trial in 2004, and the view you are showing in this exelente video brings me many memories. Thanks Cody!!

[@rogersprunt7153]

I went in 2012, and we could walk any where freely with out a guide. in the area where he first entered there is a hidden Inca trail that takes you around the back side of that mountain. The trail is incredible and extremely dangerous because the drop off is straight down, and there are no hand rails, but the views were spectacular.

[@j.porlando5091]

These were my ancestors always wanted to go maybe one day

[@MrHmjg]

i walked up and down from the train. 1979. great presentation.

[@brianwales7867]

I did the same in 79, several times. We also climbed Wina pichu, the peak at the end of Machu Pichu. At the top of Wina pichu, there is a huge rock with a hollow underneath. A guy who climbed with us, an American if I remember correctly, knocked himself senseless on this rock. Machu Pichu looked very small from the top.

[@SteveBusch]

This is pretty much exactly what it's like. I went up in the afternoon, and was up there for golden hour, but he's really captured the exprience perfectly.

[@witchmoon11]

Soooo amazing! Subbed! I hope to go here before i leave this life. You also are a phenominal photographer! Bless you, and thank you!🤩❤🤗

[@CapeFearFamilyLaw]

THis is EXACTLY what a travel channel should show. I immediately subscribed. Can't wait for more content!

[@christiesmith536]

Loving the new style travel videos!!Very informative and as someone who when visiting new places researches everything endlessly right down to the smallest detail (thanks anxiety 🙈) I feel these videos would give me the confidence to visit some places that I would not have thought to visit before.

[@AffinityAdventure]

Christie smith so happy to hear that! I know Cody wants to share as much as he can!

[@CodyBuffinton]

Hahah I’m glad this has helped the planning process a little bit better

[@EVNL576]

Joy Choice 6:30 It’s called colonization and religion was one of the excuses, now is abortion and gender. The new way of ending or destroying a civilization.

[@rogerc.roberts4705]

One of the best presentations I have seen on You Tube. No indication of ego! Keep up the good work.

[@vespadavidson2315]

Roger Roberts Absolutely.! We need more of the presenter. What a shrinking violet.

[@munihmuni8814]

I think there was a couple indications of an ego lol

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Beautiful video! - will visit Aguas Calientes too - thank you for your great energy that you brought to 'Machu Picchu - my land is calling me now - Blessings to you and yours from Las Vegas NV - Blessed It Be.

[@noodengr3three825]

I was there in March 2019. Yes amazing and you did a good job relating the experience. Thanks

[@sandywinger3898]

Hi Cody , that looks like a very nice quaint town and the scenery is awesome . 😊

[@luisaraujo8697]

Thanks for the great tips, love it Cody, brother,.. greetings from ny...

[@arlanlandey5659]

When I was there in 1974, we had the run of the place....we wandered all over and even did some mountain climbing and found some ancient and frightening stairs that allowed us to take incredible photos from various mountain tops!

[@badgermoon9229]

I was there in Feb. of 2001. At that time you could still wander about as you liked. The second day there I got there in the morning and saw very few other people for a couple hours. I sat by myself at the Temple of the Earth for a while and then hiked up to Wyana Pichu (sp?). I was told it was the most holy spot, and there was another temple up there. It was amazing! You just had to sign in before you hiked up the trail/stairs so that the park authorities could keep track of who had gone up and they didn't leave anyone up there. I didn't know the visit had become so structured, but I imagine there are so many people going there they had to start doing it like this.

[@alphagt62]

Badgermoon I suspect all the images of it on Ancient Aliens and other shows has sparked much interest. The part he did not show was the part I wanted to see! What is the trail like between the bus and the top? I have knee problems and can’t be mountain climbing, I really wanted to see the path to the top, but he completely skipped over that part. So much for the parts they don’t show?

[@badgermoon9229]

@@alphagt62 From what I remember, the walk from the bus is not a problem. It is pretty flat, just a sidewalk up to the entrance and then most of the area is pretty flat. Some stairs and such but nothing too challenging. The walk up to Wyana Pichu (again I probably spelled it wrong) is where it gets rather steep and a bit of a challenge. It might be different now, I was there quite a while ago, but it was steep and in places a person could fall a long way. There have been people who have fallen to their death, but I made it without a problem. It isn't like it was climbing a mountain, but you had to pay attention and just exercise due caution and it was fine.

[@alphagt62]

Badgermoon thank you! That’s exactly what I needed to know

[@badgermoon9229]

@@alphagt62 I found a video of the walk up to Waynapichu that gives a good idea of what it is like. I went alone but it would have been great to have a guide to explain what I was seeing. There are some buildings and temples along the way. Fascinating view and experience. You'll love the whole thing even if you don't make the trek to the top of Waynapichu. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ7Fl6GtiKioa5o

[@stevetobias4890]

Great video Cody, your lucky to be able to travel the world to see these ancient wonders.

[@welshlad6427]

Great vlog buddy. Like your blogging style. Easy and friendly with good info. Macho Pichu is definitely on my Bucket List.

[@OffTheStrip]

Thanks Cody!...the whole process to see it seemed overwhelming. This gave me a better idea of what to expect. Good tip on the afternoon train.

[@CodyBuffinton]

Thank you, glad it helped 😃

[@singlah]

You save money by taking the afternoon train, but you have to spend money on over night accommodations at Aguas Calientes. Is the cost of accommodation less than the difference between taking the morning vs afternoon train, plus meals, etc? Aguas Calientes seems like a nice place to chill... I didn't get a chance to wander around the town because I was rushing through it to catch the train or the bus.

[@OffTheStrip]

I think Cody did it right!...@singlah you’re comparing the cost of accommodations and meals?...wouldn’t you have spent that if you stayed where you were anyway? Unless you didn’t eat or have a place to sleep before you went to Aguas Cliente? And a bonus is not having to run around like you did, because you would have had time the day before to find where the buses and trains were. So, yes, the price difference is worth it...specially if the you get more time to explore another city and have a more enjoyable stress free train ride.

[@Lighthouse6b]

We went with a local guide. Unfortunately, the was a teacher strike that day and they blocked the train. We had reservations for the bus transport so waiting in line. Our guide took us directly in and she gave us an independent tour. We didn’t have to walk your circle. Our guide was vert knowledgeable and we learned a lot from her. On the same trip, we went to the Galápagos Islands. Of all the trips we took in our Bucket List, this was one of the best.

[@silverscreenproductions]

This was awesome Cody. Great video bud. 👍

[@dodecaheathenblue8132]

What a Marvel...lovely atmosphere...thank you for sharing!

[@dcallan812]

Very informative, the village is never mentioned really. I spent ages trying to get to Machu Picchu about 20-30 years back it was virtually impossible. Now its a lot easier Im in a wheelchair and that's almost impossible to get to Machu Picchu in, still could be worse I get to visit other locations. Thanks for sharing your journey. 👍👍

[@CodyBuffinton]

Appreciate the comment and it’s true it has become more accessible, but maybe not as wheelchair friendly. At least there are a lot of other incredible places to see as well

[@dcallan812]

@@CodyBuffinton Thanks Cody I get about quite a bit, and we all get to see where your traveling. 👍

[@alikastyle]

There are accessible travel agencies that go to Machu Picchu now, look up wheel the world!

[@dcallan812]

@@alikastyle Thank you 👍👍👍

[@tsslkjk2519]

Hey DC Allen ! Fully understand your comments, I have family that does not travel either. So make and post to KZbin for friends and family to see the world as we have seen it. One caveat, our videos only have sound and narrative texts. Have tried to be different with zero talking.

[@torycook1215]

Amazingly well done! Very unique photography and camera skills. You go, Cody! Excellent.🤗

[@susannebrunberg4174]

Been there twice. Not so much for the Inca "renovertion", but for the real megalitic constructions

[@LisasLife]

I'm loving the funny endings! Oh, I love the WHOLE video!!! So thankful for you sharing your adventure's💜

[@AffinityAdventure]

Lisa's Life so happy you like the funny endings. It’s fun showing the behind the scenes dynamic haha

[@CodyBuffinton]

Haha glad you enjoyed it Lisa

[@LisasLife]

@@AffinityAdventure I love that one with the pigeon...where you tell Cody please throw some birdseed in front of my camera.🐦

[@AffinityAdventure]

Lisa's Life haha yeah that one fun. Sadly he didn’t do it though 🤷‍♂️

[@xberttraveler2032]

Great video Cody. You are right about that no one has done this video. I think it's a great town.

[@michaelvial125]

my sister an i did MP about 10 years ago,it was great. we were allowed to wander around freely and also to do the hike upto the inca ruins at the top of the mountain above machu picchu. you can also see the condor terraced construction directly opposite macchu picchu on the adjacent mountain side at certain times of the day when the sun was in the right position to show it. Amazing engineering feat, and not seen or known by many tourists.The township of Agua caliente is really interesting to shop and explore especially the local markets where alot of the locals sell their wares made from llama wool and other artisan items.

[@joymae]

Just found you from Brett Conti's video and cant wait to see more travel vlogs

[@Carol-pv1gu]

4:39 - Wow!!!! Those views look surreal!!! You look like you were superimposed on the view of Machu Picchu 😮

[@sylentlol9741]

Carol they are I went there last year and it’s scary but insanely cool

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I have been to Machu Picchu twice and im in a wheelchair so i basically with great difficulty sit at one spot all day I was a bit disappointed you didnt show more of tthe actual ruins.

[@amig9318]

Thank you for that. That was amazing. I will probably never see it in person. Just beautiful. And that train ride looked fantastic!!

[@BlueSmoke1966]

This is on my bucket list , thanks for all the great information and tips !

[@beacu1436]

Buena gringo . Looks amazing, Welcome to my beautiful country 🇵🇪❤️🇵🇪🇵🇪❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[@mmc8008]

Wow that town has grown about ten fold since I was there in 1996.

[@James-fs4gg]

M Mc si es verdad en en 96 habitaban 300 mil ahora en el 2019 hay más de 1.5 millones es una de las ciudades más fuertes del Perú..!!

[@leotheangrylion]

Great video. Thanks for the tips on catching the midday train, spending a day in the town, buying the ticket for the next day, getting there early and their oneway system at the site. All useful information. Cheers

[@sachamo100]

We took the family to Machu Picchu about 10 years ago. Definitely one of our most memorable vacations!

[@user-so5fp3kk7d]

How much did you spend

[@russelllovett4272]

very well put together my friend

[@susanlindwall5407]

You can actually walk up stone steps, made by the Inca's, to get to the top of Machu Picchu, instead of taking the bus. It is a wonderful experience. It takes an hour or so . They start at the base of the mountain. I highly recommend it.

[@AffinityAdventure]

Susan Lindwall we hiked down them :)

[@tacolove892]

@@AffinityAdventure /That sounds more like my style...save your strength till end of trip.

[@matt6frey]

I did the hike up and down. It was pretty awesome and the whole trip to get to Macchu Picchu was an adventure! Highly recommend it!

[@eaglegrip6879]

I was planning a trip....but then I realized, ya can't get there from here. 😂

[@TheJUIJUIJOJ]

Susan Lindwall not real Inca steps... but I’m glad you enjoyed them

[@katiekat4457]

Wow. For people who do travel channels, I have to say that this channel is probably the best one yet. I love how presents and shows you things. This is my first time seeing this channel and I will definitely be subscribing, liking, and checking out more of his videos. So well balanced, great audio and video quality, not too long and not too short. I really am impressed. And I almost never ever leave a comment like this unless I really think highly of it. And I'm very picky and I get very easily annoyed so that's why I'm so happy with this video. Plus it was entertaining.

[@nikachkhobadze7710]

Are you kidding? I typed machu pichu to actually see the streets, cells and blocks. All I saw is blonde dude's face... youtubers are liars

[@nazuddin6346]

​@@nikachkhobadze7710 You havent followed what he said mate

[@ellenjohnson8044]

I visited in Aug 2018 and our day was spectacular! We had clear blue skies and some of us were even in shorts. This was a trip I will always cherish.

[@groverusa156]

Cody thank you for showing us the beautiful and magical city of the Incas, is really amazing how they did it, I noticed this video has a lot production, edition, you put it a lot work, Great Job!!!!

[@CodyBuffinton]

Thanks Grover!

[@karlbuchanan1363]

Teotihuacan is where priests were made and that "magic"? I do not think you would like it back

[@keezer4346]

Current theory is they discovered it and built on top of the ancient ruins. Incas were most likely not able to cut stones with advanced diamond-tipped tools to achieve such close fitting stones. You will notice the tops of walls are rough construction (repairs) while the base of structures have exact dimensions, tight fittings, and a much heavier weight. The construction is the same at the Egyptian pyramids and structures in the Middle East. Most likely the ruins were built by a more technologically advanced people, possibly wiped out by an ancient cataclysm 10-12,000 years ago.

[@karlbuchanan1363]

Keezer what with the buried ukranian one and the unexamined ones nobody can get to down there, I wonder how long of a span we are really looking at with these precision structures and crossing the period of the last extinction? We think of egyptians as so ancient and they had really ancient stories that are pretty amazing

[@richardsword]

@@keezer4346 correct. The Inca didn't even have the wheel until the Spanish arrived.

[@GregWron]

I did this a little differently and it worked out pretty good. We bought tickets in advance to hike the mountain that you see in the background called waynapicchu. Our entrance time was 8am and our time slop for the mountain was 10-11am. When we first arrived we went straight to the mountain and did the hike and once we finished, the one way path took us to the exit. We thought we couldn’t get back in. But since we had the mountain ticket we actually could go back in and got a 2nd stamp on our entrance ticket and this time we did the Machu Picchu tour. It was later in the afternoon around 2pm and it wasn’t that busy either.

[@karebear7669]

I'm so excited to watch this!

[@gaijininja]

I always find it amazing that the incredibly (By today's standard.) precise stonework that everyone mentions and photographs is a focus of the site, yet it can clearly be seen in just about every shot that the precise stonework is a rarity rather than the norm. It is mostly just mortared random stones. Sometimes, the obvious is hard to see because the impression gets in the way of the real.

[@classlessfool9398]

False

[@kurtloptien185]

That is a huge load of bull there buddy. Indeed there are varying levels of stone work, for a variety of reasons, but random mortared stones is a complete lie.

[@emmapeel8163]

even the town has megalithic stone work.

[@patrickborro2000]

Machu Picchu really reminds me of Banaue Rice Terraces tbh, even the town associated.

[@petele345]

Huge crowds and long lines seem to have become the reality visiting Machu Picchu today. I was there years ago when it wasn't nearly as crowded and you could actually walk around more or less as you wished - though even then I heard of how the crowds were so much bigger than before. So more people keep showing up every year... and with good reason , but I guess things can start wearing out. I would definitely suggest for anyone who can visit this place to do it soon, as it could become a Mt Everest situation, with all those people and long , long lines. There will surely be more restrictions on future visitors to move and walk around the ruins. But regardless, Machu Picchu will remain an amazing place no just to see but to actually feel, though hard to explain how. Maybe it was the altitude or the coca tea, but it was an unforgettable feeling.

[@danieljohn589]

So so sad :( We are planning the Alkantay Trail in November, December as it will be off season, and purely to AVOID all these crowds. Even the Inca trail is clogged with people these days. Ruins the experience, I'll get off the beaten track at any chance.

[@jaibholenath6900]

This sends like any village in higher reaches of Himalayas...... so relatable

[@paulineacosta8409]

I went to Machu Pichu like 20 years ago and still my favorite trip I ever done. Back then portable cameras and still beautiful memories

[@rockgraham593]

I hope this is one of his first videos, he may learn to show more of the travel, less of his face...and still have the voice. This location of the world has “little to nothing” known about it, and the purpose of all the locations is unknown, but all theories are offered as fact. Everyone “tourguiding” will have a different explanation, and I think the truth is the most fascinating...”little to nothing” is known. This is a place to go....and visit the Hot Springs! We were of the very few (maybe a dozen a day) to climb the mountain in the back of the site, and that alone was almost as interesting as the site itself. Then 6 of us took a rope and wood ladder into a closed area on the backside of this mountain (only for the VERY EXPERIENCED rock climber) and saw ruins that “no one” gets to see. We had to sign in to do that climb and I feel bad it took us so long to check back in, a search party had been organized, and was within minutes of going out to look for us... Read extensively about this place, the tour guides each make up their own story about each building of note, using the public info and fabricating the “backstory”. Read the “Lonely Planet” guidebook on this, you will learn more. Skip the paid tour even though it is paid for.

[@josephinegueco5076]

Yes very beautiful. We went there couple yr.ago. It's one's in a life time.

[@GuinessOriginal]

You could always go back

[@Papa_Mike]

Great job, guys. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[@MarceloRomero360]

Great video! You are very good at this and you have a nice delivery!