el camino inka

The 4 day trail starts from one of two points; km 88 or km 82, on the Urubamba River and 88km and 82km from Ollantaytambo. The first day is relatively easy, covering no more than 13km in a few hours, passing by Inca ruins of Llaqtapata, a site used for crop production and which has remained well preserved.

Day two includes the ascent to Warmiwanusca or Dead Woman's Pass, which at 4215m above sea level, is the highest point on the trail. Some groups climb to the top of the pass on the second day and camp 600m below it on the other side of Pacaymayu. The views from the top provide excellent views of nearby mountains such as Salkantay and Veronika.

On the third day, after a second pass is the site of Sayaqmarka, perched atop a sheer cliff. After Sayaqmarka the Trail continues through thick cloud forest and jungle, filled with tropical flowers and colourful orchids. The third and final pass is Phuyupatmarka, and contiues with a descent pass Winay Wayna, an impressive and well preserved Inca site.

The final day is a quick descent into Machu Picchu.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca_trail

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