Machu Picchu
How to get to Machu Picchu: train, Inca Trail or Hidroeléctrica
Every way to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco: PeruRail and Inca Rail trains, the Inca Trail, the Hidroeléctrica route, buses to the citadel and tickets.
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Transport
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Getting around well in Cusco saves time, money and the odd scare. These guides explain the airport transfer, taxis and colectivos, which Machu Picchu train to pick and how to continue to other cities in Peru or Bolivia.
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Cusco airport to the city centre: taxi, ride apps, transfers and approximate prices
How to get from Alejandro Velasco Astete airport to central Cusco or straight to the Sacred Valley: options, times, approximate prices and safety tips.
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Cusco to Lima (and Lima to Cusco): flight or bus, travel times and tips
How to travel between Cusco and Lima: 1–1.5-hour direct flights or a roughly 20–22-hour bus, routes, approximate prices, stops in Nazca and Ica, altitude tips.
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Getting around Cusco: taxis, ride apps, city buses and colectivos
Cusco transport guide: walking the centre, taxis and approximate fares, ride-hailing apps, city buses, colectivos to the Sacred Valley and safety tips.
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Cusco to Puno and Lake Titicaca: bus, tourist bus, train or plane
How to get from Cusco to Puno: direct bus (about 6–7 h), tourist bus with stops at Raqchi and La Raya, scenic train or flight to Juliaca. Altitude, tips and what to see on Titicaca.
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Cusco to La Paz (Bolivia): routes, border crossing and tips
How to travel from Cusco to La Paz: bus via Puno through Desaguadero or Copacabana, travel time, border crossing, Bolivia entry requirements, flights and practical tips.
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu via Hidroeléctrica and Santa Teresa: the budget route step by step
How to reach Machu Picchu without the outbound train: van from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica via Santa María and Santa Teresa, the walk along the tracks to Aguas Calientes, timings, risks and tips.
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Cusco to Arequipa: overnight bus, flights, via Puno or by luxury train
How to get from Cusco to Arequipa: overnight bus (duration, classes, safety), direct or connecting flights, the route via Puno and Titicaca, the luxury train and altitude tips.
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Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo: colectivo, taxi, tour and train
Transport from Cusco to the Sacred Valley: colectivos to Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, taxis and private transfers, from the airport, tours and trains, with rough times and tips.
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Luggage storage in Cusco: hotels, left-luggage, the Machu Picchu train and treks
How and where to store luggage in Cusco while you visit Machu Picchu or trek: hotel storage, left-luggage services, train baggage limits and safety tips.
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Where to stay
Sleeping near Cusco airport: when it makes sense and which areas to choose
Early flight or late arrival? When it's worth sleeping near Cusco airport, which areas there are, distances to the centre and tips so you don't miss your flight.
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Machu Picchu
Trains to Machu Picchu: stations, companies and which class to choose
Guide to Machu Picchu trains: PeruRail and Inca Rail, departures from Poroy, San Pedro and Ollantaytambo, budget and luxury classes such as the Hiram Bingham, and tips.
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Tours
Private driver in Cusco and the Sacred Valley: when it's worth it and how to hire one
What hiring a private driver in Cusco offers: Sacred Valley routes at your pace, advantages over shared tours, how to choose one and what to agree before setting off.
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu bus from Aguas Calientes: how it works, tickets and queues
Guide to the bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu: who runs it, where to buy tickets, morning queues, approximate timings and the alternative of walking up.
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PeruRail vs Inca Rail: how to choose your Machu Picchu train (no invented schedules)
PeruRail vs Inca Rail to Machu Picchu: classes (Expedition/Vistadome vs Voyager/360°), stations, seasonal Poroy, bimodal service and tips. Verify official prices and times.
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Cusco to Nazca and Huacachina: bus, flights over the lines and dunes
How to get from Cusco to Nazca and the Huacachina oasis: a direct bus of about 15 hours or via Lima, Nazca Lines flights, sandboarding near Ica and a 3–4 day route.
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