Machu Picchu: What they won't tell you about visiting here

[@GaisSacredCreations]

The Peruvian porters are called Quechuas, NOT Sherpas. The Quechuas take pride in their work supporting the tours. Sherpa is an ethnic group of people living in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Understood. It was a lazy reference on our part - thank you for setting us straight. Cheers!

[@alisonyahna8041]

You didn’t share anything about MP except a bunch ‘tourist culture’ and then called the Peruvians helping carry tourists bags ‘sherpas’. Lame, really really lame….

[@windowseatworldtravel]

@alisonyahna8041 Thank you for your input.

[@Fuuq2]

CORRECTION: They are called Quachitos, from the word Quacha.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

@Fuuq2 Thank you!

[@zenkitty1000]

Spent my honeymoon in Peru which included a visit to Machu Picchu in 1964, long before the tourist industry developed. No hotels, no crowds, just the isolated magnificence of this stunning Incan city.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I wish we could’ve seen it back then! It certainly has changed.

[@markjaycox8811]

I was atop El Castillo in 1990, and now it's forbidden. I was there 9-21-90, on Honeymoon, and the bride and I were the only ones out of a line of buses to make it back to the bus, dry. I was the only mind out of about 1,000 people who saw that the sky was about to open.

[@monkeyhaters9258]

I'm so glad I got this Dickhard Medicine off this KZbin add..! so me And my girlfriend can have competitive battles for hours😅😂🤣🤪🤯

[@raphaelvargas7741]

me too 1962

[@jctorres6112]

Damn that must of been an experience

[@escobar1970ny]

I’ve been to Machu Picchu 4 times, in “87”, “09”, “18” & “20”. Every visit was a unique experience of its own. Mo visit has ever been the same. I can’t wait to go back. I’ll continue to visit Machu Picchu until I no longer can. It’ll change you forever, it has for me.

[@panzerswineflu]

Have you been to Choquequirao? I'm really wanting to get there my next trip

[@mothersgauri4137]

Question: I of course want to pack super light and not take a lot of unnecessary clothing. I'm seeing people in photos all together wearing heavy winter jackets next to people in T shirts and shorts. What's the deal?? I'm planning for late March. Thanks for any tips on that.

[@rfcgong1]

Wife and I visited Machu Picchu 15 years ago. Our tour started in Lima, a flight to Cusco where we stayed at a hotel for two nights. Our tour guide said this would make us acclimated to the altitude. He was right on! we arrived at Aguas Calientes for a two night stay. Next morning up early as the first group of visitors. Machu Picchu was a fantastic sight to see.We enjoyed the fact that the town was sparsely visited as we were the first bus up. We of course took many pictures and were able to explore the entire town. One thing they don't tell you is "Don't touch the llamas", they have fleas...... Great trip!!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I didn’t know about the fleas! But I think you got the itinerary just right - good idea to spend some time higher up in Cusco to get acclimated.

[@Sundayjean]

I’m so fortunate to have visited there in 1983 before it became a tourist destination. It seems to me that the 15 of us had the whole place to ourselves, and that night we camped at the base.

[@AnoJanJan]

I was there in 86… noticed how much the roads & transport have improved. Back then we trekked for 4 days from train station “kilometre 88”

[@borger2109]

1992 for me. Aguas Calientes was just one train platform and just one Guest House with our bedroom door directly opening up on the platform. After the last train the dining terrace was extended between the tracks. We were only 25 persons at the site. I would love to go back but sadly todays reality keeps me from returning.

[@AJGeeTV]

Same here. Visited in the late 1980s, but it was a sad time as one of our group was executed by the Shiling Path guerilla movement who were in the area at the time.

[@Sundayjean]

@@AJGeeTV 😳 what an aweful tragedy. They were getting bolder while we were there and the State Department issued a warning and suspended travel from and to the US. We had trouble getting out of the country as our US flights were all cancelled.

[@KateMcCool-h9j]

Yes, it so so sorrowful that such hoards of tourists pour in here every year. The sacredness is being stripped by the selfie crowds. I was there in early 2000s. Would not recommend it now. Unless you like masses of people around you. No time for quiet reflection with you and this awesome spot anymore. @@borger2109

[@kepckatherinec805]

I visited Peru, including Machu Picchu, during early May of 2016. My experience was flawless and fabulous. No issues with bumpy roads. The train was great! Bus ride up the windy road to Machu Picchu wasn’t harrowing. There are plenty of similar steep, narrow, winding roads right here in the US. I spent the whole day exploring the “village in the clouds”, except that there were no clouds that day, just brilliant sunshine. The tourist presence wasn’t excessive and all were well behaved. I was, and still am, in awe of the ruins and the views. Magnificent. The next morning, our group members had the option of rising at a leisurely time or taking a dawn trip back up the mountain. I chose dawn in Machu Picchu. Fewer visitors that early. At times I had portions of the ruins to myself. Best trip ever.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

It is an unforgettable place to visit

[@lindademmer4709]

can you tell me which tour company i should use if I would like to fly from MN, stay a day or to in Lima, go to Cuzco and take the train and van up? Was going to go on an expedition but think now best to climb small climbs, take in more, take train up/down. Can I fly to Lima and book my own flight to C. Can you recommend a motel? The town below MP looks quaint too-any suggestions? I do not speak Spanish but am thinking about joining one of the well-known programs or intense study. I know February is best month to go so might go Feb 25 or maybe late fall of 2024. Thanks, kep805 and all! PS: Flight from MSP is 17-33 hours but found out one-stop to Lima is 9 hours and can handle that. How does everyone sit that long in a plane? Maybe it's me-old and sitting too long on the job last few years. THANKS!!

[@samanthab1923]

Why does your trip sound so good? What I imagine not this nightmare?

[@MariaZamora-j2n]

I returned from Perú 3 days ago. I visited Machu Picchu sept/10/2024. A local travel agency organized the tour with Trip360 in Perú. We were 15 in the tour. We travelled to Cusco 2 days before going to MPicchu to adjust to lower oxygen and prevent high altitude sickness. We departed from Cusco at 5:40am (it will depend on your entry time; we had entrance tickets for 11am) to Poroy where we took the 6:40 train. You'll NEED your passport to get the train and enter MP. The ride was beautiful. You can sleep on the train (3:40 hours ride) but you'll not want to. At Aguas Calientes the line to take the bus seemed endless but it moved very fast as buses are constantly departing. They are really well organized and was a good experience. Then 35min ride in bus to MP on a dirt road but I wouldn't say too bumpy. No car size holes on the road. No rain. Few clouds. Good temperature, but sunny. We were prepared with hat, comfortable long pants, comfortable tennis shoes and light long sleeves top as recommended by our guide. Water, a SMALL backpack, sun glasses, sun block and mosquito repellent which were also recommended by our guide. Although we didn't see mosquitos, they may be abundant sometimes. It is beautiful. It's better to make arragements with a travel agency as buying the tickets for the train and Machu Picchu several months in advance is necessary.

[@MariaZamora-j2n]

I want to add that the tickets have your name and you must present the tickets and passport. If rain is broadcasted you'll need raincoat. It's better to go on dry season.

[@maryoleary2037]

I did this climb at age 80. Yes, it was physically demanding, but certainly not impossible. The steps are tricky but there is no rush to the top or down again. We were there in early August, no rain, no fog, no mosquitoes. The bus ride after leaving the train was not that harrowing and nobody was frightened. The altitude is actually lower than in Cusco. Hopefully this video won't dissuade anyone from not going to Machu Picchu. It is an amazing experience.

[@dianegregory3688]

I went there three times in 2012/2013 & climbed Huayna Picchu, on the third time, I could not get enough of the place, I was there from opening till closing. Was a absolute joy. 🙏😊💜

[@JacobBennettNY]

wow memories! I was in Peru a few years ago. Machu Picchu is the most amazing place on the American continent! For me Peru is the most beautiful and diverse country in South America! I remember traveling through the mountains of Peru and then arriving at the Peruvian jungle to live the experience of ayahuasca, Peru is the country of origin, it was something important in my life. Thanks for the video.

[@DivineFlamesRising]

It is a truly amazing place, on so many levels. I am here now (for a month), about to do my second ayahuasca ceremony since I arrived. The land and mountains are healing in and of themselves, but Grandmother Ayahuasca takes it to a whole other level. It is a "once in a lifetime experience" that I will have more than once. It is too special and too life-changing not to come back again. Machu Picchu is pure magic in the clouds, reminds me of Pandora from the movie Avatar. You have to experience it to understand....

[@stephenelderkin5022]

I was fortunate to visit Machu Picchu in the 80s and there were very few people there. I jogged up the mountain avoiding the switchbacks by using shortcut paths that went straight up the mountain. These paths were used by the young vendors who would follow the bus up and down the mountain by using the short cuts and sell various products to the people on the buses at each switchback.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

It must have been very different to have been there before the throngs of tourists in the Instagram era arrived!

[@jrstf]

Did you really? Or did you just watch the movie "Max is Missing" (1995)?

[@jonathangold2087]

Spectacular footage of Machu Pichu!!! Absolutely breathtaking views from start to finish. Your tips along the way will prove helpful to any others contemplating making the trek at a future date. Thanks for taking along the viewing audience, it was greatly appreciated by us all!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

The baths at Agua Calientes were awesome. Went in ‘96 and there was a group of kids throwing a beach ball. They stopped as soon as us foreigners entered. One of the guys in our group, took the ball, tossed it to a few of us, and then lobbed it back to the kids - they got the message and we all joined in. The experience was vastly different than catching the tourist train in - we’d hiked for four days to get there. It was mindblowing! Got to see so much more and were blessed to see condors! And once you get to see the city for the first time before reaching it? Well, I cried. It was overwhelming. Well worth the sore knees and tiredness,

[@globaltrekkerexplorer]

Once-in-a-lifetime! Doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you are there! I cried tears of joy when I arrived after a hike to the City on the hill...

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@blackholeentry3489]

Seeing this was something I had wanted to do for over 50 years and finally did so five years ago....and, then onto Argentina to view a total solar eclipse.

[@DivineFlamesRising]

Cried as well!! Can't imagine not being moved to tears by that sight!

[@livingonparkavenueinmanhat775]

Machu Picchu should be on the "bucket list" of every American. I have been there many times as a guide while studying in PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL PERU in Lima. This particular video is one of the best that I have seen. Thank you for your good work. - USA

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

[@petermcfadden9426]

I visited M'Pichu in 1991, stayed in Pisac and Ollantytambo and Aguas Calientes. I went up to MP in the site workers' 7am bus. I was shown round by one of the site workers and I walked down to A'Calientes, before the crowds arrived. Spent the afternoon at the hot springs. Best travel experience of my life so far

[@windowseatworldtravel]

That sounds fantastic

[@karloalberti]

I feel so good for you that the cloud gods lift the fog for you and your friend to enjoy the majestic of one of the wonders of the world.... it's quite impressive, was there like 20 years ago... and planning to bring along my mexican wife to know this beauty... Greetings from California. ... great video.

[@fraji1]

I was there 11 days in 2022 our initial trip held up two years due to COVID. We hiked the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu. Hiked and camped 42 miles and across a pass at 15k ft. It was challenging but a trip of a lifetime. We went at the end of April. No rain, not a lot of mosquitoes. If you get a chance to go, GO!

[@karloalberti]

11 days.. that sounds wonderful... what an experience..... !!

[@burkestorti4586]

I was fortunate to be there with no crowds (2017) & sunshine. It helps to be in good physical condition in order to climb all those stairs. Fortunately I had my heart attack months later after returning home.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I do fear people might go there unaware of the physical requirements- we saw it in our group with couple unable to climb all the stairs. Something everyone needs to be aware of.

[@pityurex6879]

how long it takes to climb all stairs i mean minutes and where?@@windowseatworldtravel

[@kijekuyo9494]

I went in 2003, and I wanted to say that we had no trouble with the altitude. Cuzco is much higher, and we had already become acclimated to the reduced oxygen long before getting to Machu Picchu, which is about the same height as the unimpressive mountains east of my home. What was impressive was seeing how much higher the surrounding Andes were from Machu Picchu.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Good idea to spend some time acclimating in Cusco. It’ll definitely get you ready for MP!

[@Fuuq2]

8000ft altitude is nothing special here at my home in Alamosa, Colorado. Just a flat dry, sagebrush-alkali plain with nothing much to do but ride motos, photo rattlesnakes with a long-stick Go Pro and make a BMX track upon.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

@Fuuq2 We live in Denver- so we feel you!

[@shaystern2453]

what would be impressive is you crashed in the andes and ate the dead to stay alive, then walked out

[@juliohoces8264]

My family had trouble breathing o

[@dise6692]

We were blessed to travel this destination by ourselves in a van…just 4 of us….mi kids will never forget this trip…we went to manu….trujillo Cajamarca what a trip

[@Seddonrd]

MP is such an experience, I recommend 2 days if possible. On day 1 I left Cusco by train at 7 am (why drive for 2 hours to board train??) and got to Aqua Calientes around 9. Met tour guide and spent entire day at MP. Checked into hotel for night in AC and then arose before dawn on day 2 for first bus up to MP. I had ticket for early admittance to Huayna Picchu and hiked to top. Now THAT is unforgettable!!! I don’t understand why folks try to cram to/from and visit MP all in one day. Slow down folks and see the scenery.

[@deniseberman8633]

I would stay a week and take in everything else in that lovely place.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I like your version far more than the way we did it!

[@davidgoss28]

What they don’t tell you is that MP doesn’t shut down for the night until 4:30 or 5. But by 2 all the tour groups are hustled out to catch their trains and buses like these wacos.. so for two or three hours you can wander around and see whatever you like, just you and the llamas…😂

[@davidgoss28]

why all the moaning about altitude?. Machu Picchu is about the same altitude as Denver. Cuzco, on the other hand, at over 11,000 feet has some serious altitude…. So you take that train DOWN to Aguascalientes and MP. BTW the river you see at Aguascalientes starts In the hills behind Cuzco. And this same river continues north into Equador and then turns east at Iquitos and becomes the Amazon…

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Who moaned? I heard no moaning.

[@jerrygarcia4390]

I took the train from Cuzco to MP. It was a real pleasure. The hot spring in Aguas Calientes is one of the most beautiful natural settings that I have ever experienced. Seeing MP for the first time shook me; mind blowingly 🤯 amazing.

[@dtsosie5836]

Been there done that. Took bus from Cusco halfway and took train out and all the way back to Cusco - unforgettable journey. Our guide (Sergio) asked me what tribe I was from and told him I was Navajo and he knew all about the Navajo Code Talkers and request I speak Navajo and he was taken aback when I knew how to speak Navajo and he about did cartwheels when he heard me speak it.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Wow - amazing experience!

[@gloriasurratt2040]

After all, we all belong to the same tribe, Aztec, Mayan, Toltec, Navajo, Inca

[@isabellancali5388]

@@gloriasurratt2040true. My mom only knew about her tribes Navajo (maternal) and Apache (paternal) but when my uncle did our genealogy he found out we have ties to the Incan tribe. Ironically I volunteered, lived and taught in Bolivia from 1997 to 1999.

[@gloriasurratt2040]

Yes, I did my ancestry too. It had 2% Inca

[@gloriasurratt2040]

@@isabellancali5388 that's awesome!!! I love reading about this

[@chrismc8000]

Best to make a 5 day or so trip through the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Aqua Calientes. Since a day trip to Machu Picchu is limited 4 hours a day, it is best to stay overnight in Aqua Calientes and do Machu Picchu 2 days in a row. Lovely village with plenty of restaurants and guided nature walks. Visited during Feb and March and did not have a problem with rain or fog.

[@learntechwithruth2147]

I went in 2013, also a rainy day but that did nothing to dampen the experience. We stayed two nights in Aguascalientes overnight so it wasn’t too stressful. Nice Hostel with great hosts. This made the experience a lot more peaceful. You can go in the springs which we did and also get an Inca massage. That was wonderful. The 500 Inca steps on Machu Picchu were hard on me then as I had bad arthritis and needed help from my son in law and daughter who grabbed me one on each side. So practice your steps before heading there. Greatest experience for sure. They offer you coca tea so take advantage of that. I do not recommend for kids to go. Heard many stories of them getting altitude sickness. Also it’s easy to slip and fall up there. I was wondering just how many people fall to their death up there and they don’t report that. You never know. Great place though for sure.

[@rh3749]

I stayed in Aguas Calientes overnight and took the second bus up to MP in the morning. It was summer and the early morning fog burned off for magnificent views from about 10 am onwards. The place wasn’t crowded in the early morning. I booked Huayna Picchu awhile before and climbed up with fhe first cohort. The afternoon was relaxed and gorgeous. I then descended and caught a late afternoon train to Ollantaytambo. Visited it the next day and those stone terraces where the indigenous peoples fought the Spaniards were amazing. Then I took an afternoon train to Cuzco for a flight to Lima. I would highly recommend doing it this way. It is more relaxed than your schedule. And it minimizes the time at super high altitude in Cuzco. I get altitude sickness.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I think you did it the right way - in hindsight I’d have spent the night before in AC.

[@jimarmstrong4380]

The Spaniards never found Machu Picchu, much less fought the indigenous people there.

[@billbrownrigg6798]

@@jimarmstrong4380OP was talking about Ollantaytambo.

[@rayarias7127]

Your timing was definitely wrong. You never come to M.P. During the rainy season(end of the year). Was thereBeen there a few times myself with small tourist groups. Th e Ruins are magnificent and if you are adventurer you can walk down the Terraces to an area where you can see the Urubamba Town at the distance. I wish I was there again. BTW, the walk to Huayna Picchu is terrifying but a experience of a life time. Glad to see your video & sorry for the negatives of the trip.

[@MoniqueangeliqueLumpkin]

WHERE ARE THE COCO LEAVES THE INCAS CHEWED.

[@robertafierro5592]

Hey, don't apologize at all. You were candid.

[@nancydemoss2945]

A dream trip for me. Doubt I'll ever get there. 😢

[@StephenAku]

​​@@MoniqueangeliqueLumpkinCoca leaves in a bowl in the shed where intrepids sign in prior to the ascent of Huayna.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Is mid September raining season? Planning a spontaneous trip to cross off my bucket list

[@abigailcalderon4454]

Macchu Picchu es una de nuestras 7 maravillas del mundo donde las personas extranjeras tienen el placer de poder visitar y conocer, además que es un lugar muy tranquilo y con mucha historia por conocer ☺️☺️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 I love Peru

[@karloalberti]

no solamente los extranjeros, también los nacionales... pero YA dejen de hacer tantas protestas en Cuzco, que dan mala imagen al Perù.

[@trevoranderson1604]

Hiked the incan trail for a week to get there. It was absolutely incredible!!! Funny to see the people getting off the bus and train dressed up in sports gear to take their fresh faced selfies 😂 😂

[@adambradshaw5911]

I did the same in 2011. 3 days trekking across the Andes only for fat tourists to tell me to move out of their way for photos after their long train ride. 😂

[@james3593]

Best thing I’ve done was hike to Mp on foot. A shit load of steps up but An amazing place when you get to the top

[@saradf4890]

I loved it there - went in 2018. Hiked up Machu Mountains (talk about a lot of stairs!) too. Even with the people it was an amazing experience. I'd suggest acclimating to the altitude in Cusco for a few days before going to Machu Picchu - since MP is a lower altitude you shouldn't have much of an issue.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Great idea! That’s how we did it.

[@thecheekyquilters]

I was there in 1998! Took the 10 day Inca Trail hike. Mind blowing trip. ❤

[@windowseatworldtravel]

If we had time - we would definitely do that. Heard from others about what an amazing experience it was.

[@abelinaportillo1783]

That was great. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🤙

[@168tsai8]

Glad I made the trip to Machu Picchu years ago, but the trip to the city in the cloud was by foot on a 3 day hike. Locals were friendly and the effort made finally arriving all that much more worthwhile.

[@james3593]

I did the same and 💯% agree felt much more gratifying hiking in.

[@Astara59]

This is my dream vacation I am now 64 and the last 5 years I have been saying I want my grandchildren to go and I was just actually ready to make plans in 2 years because they will be 8 and 11 but after watching this I am calling my travel agent to see how soon is the best time to go in the next year so I have the time to prepare starting today! I was getting upset about your reporting but I am so appreciative that you showed it like you did because I’m finally doing this and I will be prepared I have been asking others but now I’m just thinking my hubby and I. Because I want to make sure we have time to make this trip enjoyable and stress free as possible. Thank you!!!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

You need to go! Despite all the rules and all the cameras and chaos - it is so worth the trip! You will love it.

[@carolhall2908]

I also went there many years ago. There was only a Japanese film crew and 12 of us in the area. It was wonderful.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

That sounds amazing!

[@robertfreeman3831]

wonderful.... immersion in another culture brings great gifts. it is rare in this cell phone photo streaming world where ppl so rarely put down the recording devices and are actually fully present in the experience! Bravo!

[@gailweatherall1215]

Amazing, beautiful, someplace I would love to visit.

[@rayarias7127]

You should. I used to work in the travel business and took groups to Cuzco & M.P. The tourist were always impressed and wanted to tell their friends app on return to their Countries. Japanese turist specially, could not take enough pictures.

[@veronicatrejo5979]

We did the Inka Trail 20 years ago and it was one of the best hiking trips I had taken in my life. Our tour guide, porters were great and they cooked delicious food. I will never forget hiking through the countryside of Cusco....just flying into the airport was beautiful. We love d the restaurants of downtown Cusco.

[@robertpendzick9250]

Were in Lima, Peru in Jan. 2023 on a cruise. Excursions to Macchu Picchu were cancelled as about 4 days prior the locals started to block the trains and trails going and coming. People were being helicoptered down. Lima was also lined with police and military. After leaving there were demonstrations in the Lima but we did not hear of any violence.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Yeah, the beginning of the year brought lots of demonstrations there. Thankfully things are mostly back to normal now

[@tengallonhat2741]

They should have stayed home and watched a Rick Steves travel show on their lazyboy recliners. Never heard so much complaining. I climbed the Inca Trail in 2008, camped on the mountain, and watched the sunrise over Machu Picchu with one lone flutist playing an ode to the rising sun. So unforgettably gorgeous!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

If you’ve never heard so much complaining, you must not be married. 😉

[@rattlecat5968]

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[@dixieboy5689]

These flatlands are bedwetters. Another Failed video.

[@adrianparedes9962]

Es simplemente hermoso el machu picchu, recorrer y visitar cada espacio turistico te hace vivir y sentir experiencias muy relajantes, sin duda un hermoso lugar para viajar

[@renatabalestra7544]

I went to Machu Pichu some days ago, amazing: no clouds, it was a sunny day, we enjoyed it a lot, a paradise

[@rosaberrios4009]

Wow que hermoso, Machu Picchu es un lugar hermoso y una experiencia increíble para cualquiera que visite la maravilla peruana.

[@lisap9936]

Yes it changed my life. I’m ready to go now!

[@rosatumpay6214]

MACHU PICHU es una maravillosa cuidad, yo quede sorprendida con lo misterioso lugar, costumbre y su flora.

[@TheKris333]

We visited in March this year. We checked out luggage at our Cusco hotel and then traveled on to Aqua Callientes and spent the night there (actually spent the night en route). Made the trip a bit more expensive but less tiring. We headed back the next night. It was spectacular.

[@relajateconlamusica04]

Maravilloso el machu Picchu, sin duda un hermoso lugar para visitar

[@kimb4285]

Wow this is the best video with everything I really wanted to know about it, thank you so much, fantastic video, well done guys, so glad the weather cleared for you and everyone else, it's the most amazing, stunning, magical place on earth, one day x

[@deannesmith4979]

We loved our trip , we spent 2 days in Cuzco, 2 days in base camp. It was very exciting and the people were wonderful. Have some beautiful pictures to remind us every day of a magical trip. The clouds parting to reveal the city in the sky was breathtaking. The food was good. Our tour guide was very informative. Our trip included planes, vans, trains, busses and lots of walking. 🎉

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Did you try the Guinea pig while in Peru?

[@silviacaceda7792]

Love the music, I am Peruvian and visited Cuzco and all the ruins and I would like to go back

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Us too! Such an amazing place!

[@frankchecasaca3816]

Que hermosos paisajes ❤ me encanta 😍 la vida es maravillosamente mágica un fuerte abrazo saludos

[@Nicole8888M]

I went to Tarapoto, Peru. Didn't get to Machu Picchu however I did talk with a lady on the way back that had gone. She said she glad she went but would not go again. I know while in Tarapoto the food was absolutely divine everywhere we went. Super fresh & tasty that alone had me thinking I could live there.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Yes! Peruvian food is great. And I agree - once you’ve been to MP once, you don’t necessarily need to go back.

[@GuadalupeGarcia-qs8ie]

Machu Picchu es una de las 7 maravillas del mundo ❤️ no solo por ser un lugar hermoso de recorrer sino también por lo místico, cultural y por la historia inca que tiene detrás de cada espacio de la montaña 🌎

[@nancyfleming8038]

Thanks guys for all your helpful trips. I won't be going but that's fine with me.

[@nornironnomad]

We did the trip in 2021 when there was hardly anyone travelling, we were the only people there, it was pretty surreal . I have yet to upload the video! You have a new subscriber!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Thank you! Can’t wait to see your video!

[@nornironnomad]

@@windowseatworldtravel Yes i've only started uploading with regularity to the channel so trying to clear the backlog as well as making new stuff! As you know KZbin is not an easy job choice!

[@boboscreations7087]

What month did you visit ?

[@windowseatworldtravel]

April.

[@boboscreations7087]

@@windowseatworldtravel thank you 🫶

[@james3593]

An amazing place! I hiked down the tracks and up the mountain. No trains or buses. That was a serious hike up

[@stephenwodz7593]

You should have stayed in Aguas Calientes the night before entering Machu Picchu. Also, there are two mountains to the side of the main ruins that are worth climbing for a breathtaking view of the region.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I think you’re right re: AC

[@erictrumpler9652]

The big domed mountain requires extra advanced ticketing to climb.

[@charlynegezze8536]

Thank you. I´m too old for a trip there so I´m happy with your excellent and honest videos.

[@brookestephen]

DUDE: that's not *FOG* it's *CLOUD*

[@windowseatworldtravel]

DUDE they’re the same thing!

[@brookestephen]

@@windowseatworldtravel lol claro! Did you think about overnighting in the hotel at MP?

[@restlessfeet1]

What do you think clouds are?

[@noehctuccmliw]

Enjoyed this fun lighthearted travel vid. Lots of stuck up hardcase comments ... whatever😂 ... These 2 dudes were having fun sharing the visit from their perspect. Thanks. Great shots👍🏻👍🏻

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Thank you!

[@VaCha62]

The best way to visit Machu Picchu is to hike in over the Inca Trail, normally a 4 day hike, but we did in 3 days. It goes over a pass around 4300m. We camped above the clouds and on the last day descend down to Machu Picchu ideally to reach the Sun Gate for the "money" photo shot before the rabble arrive by bus, complaining how hard the bus ride up was. One can then take the bus down or walk and relax in the "Hot Springs" below before hopping on the train back. I believe the numbers allowed on the Inca Trail is now restricted and alternate trails provided.

[@SD-Maxi]

You’re right, there are a lot of videos that just spout the same stuff. Indeed yours was very useful. Well done and thank you.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Thank you very much!

[@user-kv4bz6gj4e]

Lo hermoso que tiene el Perú como machupichu y otras maravillas mas. Una de las maravillas del Perú Macchu Picchu hermoso lugar.

[@wallstbull1]

Taking the family in July. Hiking the Inca Trail in. Psyched! Thanks for sharing..Cheers!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

You’ll love it! What a great family trip

[@tmac9982]

After going to Macchu Pichu 5 times, you learn to immediately leave Cusco day 1, and stay in Urubamba, stay 1 day there to acclimate to the altitude, then you're only 10min from the train. Only after visiting Macchu Pichu do you then stay in Cusco, and the altitude will not bother you, or very little.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Good to know for next time!

[@MariaZamora-j2n]

I returned from Machu Picchu (MP) 3 days ago and was a beautiful experience. Theag ency at Perú was trip 360

[@robmcmthegeek]

Another thing that people won't tell you about Machu Picchu is to stay overnight in Aguas Caliente on the day of your visit, because 99% of of the tourists are going to leave with the afternoon trains, and if you remain at the site after they leave, you'll find that you have nearly the entire site to yourself. When my wife and I visited with our daughter, we had a room in Aguas Caliente and we stayed after the other tourists left, so we shared Machu Picchu with perhaps 20 other people scattered across the entire area. (To be fair, we visited in 2009 and some of the attendance rules may have changed since then, so - always check the rules before going.)

[@windowseatworldtravel]

That is a great tip! Wish we’d done it that way

[@chelseawade4105]

I really liked your video! Thanks for sharing! We go next week!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Have a great time! There’s no place like it!

[@saracaballero7524]

Me encanta que las personas de otros países puedan apreciar nuestra cultura ❤

[@deniseberman8633]

Absolutely amazing!

[@TheJillmj05]

Gracias

[@herbertcourtesie2459]

Pero no quejarse si no hallan todo ordenado para su ego gringo. Preferiría que este tipo de gente tomara otro camino. Al final no contribuyen en nada.

[@xtremegold2950]

el tipo del videio esta haciendo una critica no esta apreciando . no escuchastes lo que dijo . pobre weon. como el videio esta en ingles no gente peruana para que le respondan en comentarios.. hay que aclarar que no todo centro turistico es perfecto.

[@veronicapace7198]

Terrific video. Thanks for sharing and God bless your travels.

[@Tbusx]

The clouds always clear up. There’s a reason why the incas built their city there..

[@sebastianchen6192]

just did the 4 days 3 nights Inca trail! it was much more fun and immersive if you want to explore those other Inca sites, than just taking the train to Machu Picchu! definetly recommend!

[@YessiFernandez-b8t]

Una de las maravillas del Perú Macchu Picchu hermoso lugar

[@updownstate]

I remember in the 70s lots of people in the entertainment field as well as bored people with money to spend went to MP as a spiritual destination. I love this stuff.

[@davidhulka]

You gotta do the whole Inca Trail! Taking the bus is like cheating. Also, I don’t believe they are called Sherpas. This isn’t the Himalayas!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

You’re correct - on all of this :)

[@epeck1115]

I took the low route to Machu Picchu in 2002, a 4-day trek along the Urubamba River with an inexperienced guide who was most probably insane. We eventually were stranded in Aguas Calientes for a few days after tecord rainfall washed away the train lines.

[@johanarevalo9562]

Es un sueño el poder visitar esta maravilla del mundo ❤

[@karloalberti]

You will... promise !!

[@pdallemeier]

We took a helicopter from Cusco Airport to the base village and then a van ride up to the top. Took the train back for the full experience. And didn’t have to leave at 4am. The kicker, we had Manchu Picchu to ourselves for hours! Then the train with tourists arrived with the day tourists. Only way to go!

[@alissonmariellabayloninfan2772]

Machu Picchu, una de las maravillas del mundo moderno, es un destino fascinante que atrae a miles de visitantes cada año. Es crucial recordar la importancia de un turismo sostenible y respetuoso con el entorno natural y cultural de Machu Picchu. El cuidado del sitio arqueológico, el respeto a las normas y regulaciones, y el apoyo a las comunidades locales son aspectos esenciales para preservar este tesoro histórico para las futuras generaciones.

[@simonerapple9751]

I walked on a trek from Cusco to Aquas Calientes....amazing trip...and it was not as commercially touristy when I was there.

[@chrishugo]

We visited in early 2020, one of the last groups allowed before the COVID shutdown that "captured" our escort's next group in Cusco for a month. This video's hosts misrepresent the issue of altitude. Cusco is high - 11,000' to 12,600' while visiting the city and the archeological sites that overlook it. But, Machu Picchu is only 7,600', and Aguas Calientes is just 6,400'. We were in our early 70s and got most of our exercise from walking tours during travel - so, not really "fit." Yet, we had no trouble coming from our sea-level home to Peru and these elevations. We had a similar weather experience as the video but fewer people. Peru is getting more protective of this treasure - go as soon as you can as demand grows but capacity is more restricted. It is a wonder.

[@dtsosie5836]

It's 11,000 and I felt dizzy as I existed the airplane after landing and had a headache for about the next 6 hours or so and had to drink coca tea. Next day I was okay as we walked about the local plaza.

[@chrishugo]

@dtsosie5836 I'm confused you state "it's 11,000 and . . . " My post says "11,000' to 12,600'," referring to Cusco, which is accurate. Machu Picchu at 3,400'-4,000' lower elevation is not an issue for most.

[@dtsosie5836]

@@chrishugo I don't know exact spot used but according to google elevation is 11,152' above sea level and city lies in a valley

[@chrishugo]

@dtsosie5836 ??? Did I say something different? You're not reading well if you think so. Cusco city center is around 11,000' - it sits on hilly ground. The Sacsayhuaman archeological site overlooking the city is 12,600'. We visited this site the day before we went to Machu Picchu, which is listed at 7,600' (but varies greatly on its mountainous setting).

[@JeffRevell]

You should have stayed the night in Ollantaytambo for the evening and then taken the train the next day. It is much more relaxing than trying to cram it all into one day. I spent the evening there and then two full days in Machu Picchu. I caught the early bus up the mountain on the second day because I had a ticket to climb Wayna Picchu, which is the traingular shaped mountain that looks down on Machu Picchu. It was physically demanding but worth every step. I think so many people make the mistake of trying to fit Machu Picchu into a short time frame. I had the run of the place in the late afternoon because so many of the visitors leave by early afternoon to catch the outbound train. For those who might be going, give yourself a day and a half at least. It's not every day that you get to marvel at an ancient city in the clouds. As for elevation, if you have been in Cuzco then the altitude at Macchu Picchu will be no issue as it is about 3000' lower. It's still 7900' but not nearly as high as other locations in Peru. Oh, and remember, bottled water, no ice, and no uncooked vegetables including lettuce on hamburgers. Don't ask me how I know.

[@veronicaevelynzuritacerver7456]

Maravilla del Perú para el mundo ❤

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I knew most of all those things before I visited Macho Picho in 2016. We stayed in Ollytatumbo in order to avoid the bumpy, early morning bus from Cusco. It is a lovely village surrounded by Inca and prior civilizations' ruins.

[@fiomo3973]

Las maravillas del Perú ❤

[@paulinmazurek2769]

One of my most special memories.

[@WalterCarpio-t1d]

Lo hermoso que tiene el Perú como machupichu y otras maravillas mas

[@kartrim39]

Peru is lovely. I was there recently for work. Hope to do Machu Picchu one day!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

You’ll love it!

[@cal4625]

A bumpy bus ride? Not sure what sort of luxury you were expecting. You should probably just be thankful the bus didn't crash and send you all careening off a cliff.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

That escalated quickly.

[@edwardroche2480]

Regardless of everything involved, this is a great video and anyone who would be thinking of going there should watch this first. Great video

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Thank you so much!

[@josephlanteigne5917]

You failed to mention the price of the train and also when you're in agua caliente there's a group of about 60 of us that ran up to the top in less than 20 minutes

[@rayarias7127]

Good for you. You all must be young and in very good shape.

[@josephlanteigne5917]

@@rayarias7127 i am 62

[@rayarias7127]

Very impressive.

[@ingridmnavarro]

I am soooo sorry it was foggy!! Thanks for the information.

[@Phlegethon]

Its honestly over rated for the effort to get there

[@windowseatworldtravel]

It’s still one of those places you gotta see for yourself I think

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

Been there, done that. I have that "iconic" picture -- more than one. Went to Peru in 1982; that rhymes.

[@mickehogan3230]

Well these two guys are two complainers.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Well you’re a complainer about our complaining! So we’re even! :)

[@dixieboy5689]

Thumbsuckers are all like this.

[@gerlishersw-elsifg]

I just came across your channel, attracted by the video title. I was really curious about the "untold pieces of information you are never reported on" while planning a tour therein, but I am glad your ultimately overall conclusion is that such a trip will change the life of yours forever, as it is definitely true. As a matter of fact, you should know that Machu Picchu is a wonder in permanent risk of deterioration precisely because of the thousands of people trying to reach it in a single day so that Peruvian authorities' main duty is to preserve it at all costs not only for us, as proud Peruvian lovers of our history and natural treasures, but also for the entire Globe. I bet you will be coming back sooner or later or recommending your people to include it in their bucket lists as a must for their lifetime experiences.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

…and! I’m dying to know!

[@gerlishersw-elsifg]

@@windowseatworldtravel ....that's great then! 🤭Thank YOU INDEED for both your swift reply and truly appreciation of world heritage sites.

[@windowseatworldtravel]

Indeed! I can’t wait to come back!

[@gerlishersw-elsifg]

@@windowseatworldtravel I really guess so! 🏞️

[@Baphometh69]

I want to go there soooo much😊

[@shadowrider1370]

I'm so jealous, Jeremy! Thanks for the video and the experience thru your eyes. It looks absolutely breathtaking. I was surprised when I came across this on You Tube. I'm thinking, I know this guy! Clue: Making stationary in my house, upstairs with your dumpster diving buddy!!!

[@windowseatworldtravel]

I’m drawing a blank! Ugh! But I do remember the dumpster diving.

[@kmccarthy3760]

So nice to see all this taken place Thankyou 😊

[@gordmarsden]

We were there on reopening day this year. An army and lumber Jack escort on the train to the base. Only 200 allowed in first day. Pictures without people. We both use canes and had a great experience. Very pleasant people

[@crooked-halo]

Magnificent! Spectacular! Wow! Reminds me of my trip to Darjeeling, India, in the Himalayan foothills. A ride in a Jeep _stuffed_ full of humans, up narrow roads that switchback for hours like on this great video, with no guardrails and drops of thousands of feet off the edge! I'm not scared of heights nor am I easily frightened, but this was one of the scariest trips I've ever taken! In Darjeeling there's a stunning view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the 3rd tallest mountain in the world. However, as in this video, the beautiful mountain was usually hidden by clouds since Darjeeling _is actually in the clouds!_ I did get 1 or 2 spectacular glimpses during our week there, and in Gangtok.