A Real Look at the 2025 Short Inca Trail: My 2-Day Hike to Machu Picchu

A Real Look at the 2025 Short Inca Trail: My 2-Day Hike to Machu Picchu You’ve seen the pictures, right? Obviously, that classic shot of Machu Picchu is something a lot of us dream about seeing with our own eyes. Still, the thought of a full four-day trek can be a bit much for some people, you know, with time off and all that. So, here’s the thing: there’s this other option, the Short Inca Trail, that is pretty much a perfect middle ground. Honestly, I decided to give the two-day, one-night version a go, and I wanted to share …

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Machu Picchu by Car 2-Day Review (2025): A Real Look

Machu Picchu by Car 2-Day Review (2025): A Real Look Machu Picchu by Car 2-Day Review (2025): A Real Look So, you’re thinking about seeing Machu Picchu, and you’ve probably heard about the trains that cost a small fortune. Anyway, then there’s this other option you hear people talking about, you know, the “by car” route. Well, to be honest, it’s a bit of a misleading name. You don’t actually drive up to the front gate; that would be, like, way too easy. Basically, this option is more of a road trip mixed with a bit of a hike, and …

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