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Best hikes in Cusco, Peru. The city of Cusco has options for every type of traveler, whether it be day hikes<\/a> or multi-day hikes to Machu Picchu<\/a>. The important thing is the adventure. Cusco<\/a> also offers the possibility of practicing all kinds of sports such as canoeing, rappelling, ziplining, bungee jumping, and hang gliding. But without a doubt, the most popular sport is trekking.<\/a> Below we will tell you about these trails so you can choose the trekking that you like the most.<\/p>\n It is considered one of the best treks in the world, due to the value of the nature through which it develops and also for the historical importance it has. Currently, this trail crosses numerous archaeological sites.<\/a> The Inca Trail involves 4 days of trekking<\/a> through majestic landscapes ranging from mountain and icy rivers to the eyebrow of the jungle and dense vegetation. You will walk for 4 days to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Salkantay-Machu Picchu<\/a> route is considered one of the 10 best treks in the world<\/a>. It is famous for its landscapes, its paths, and also for the very high difficulty it entails for the traveler. Doing this trekking<\/a> will take you around 4 or 5 days until you reach Machu Picchu<\/a>. You will walk through mountain ranges as high as the Andes Mountains.<\/a> Challacancha, Soraypampa<\/a>, the Salkantay pass<\/a>, Chaullay,<\/a> are some of the communities and tourist sites that you will know along the way. The treks are up to 8 hours a day in these difficult conditions. You will camp and wake up very early in the morning to see the sunrise at these altitudes.<\/p>\n If you want to experience an adventure filled with adrenaline<\/a> that combines hiking with other adventure sports<\/a>, then the Inca Jungle is the alternative<\/a> you are looking for. This route will take you to Machu Picchu <\/a>but through a complex trail that will lead you to practice various adventure sports<\/a>. The stone trails are in very good condition, which does not mean they are difficult to walk on. In addition to trekking, you can also do downhill cycling,<\/a> rafting, zipline, and rafting. And during each sport, you can contemplate majestic landscapes around you.<\/p>\n A fact: the downhill bike ride in the Inca Jungle<\/a> is considered one of the best landscape experiences in South America.<\/p>\n The fifth highest mountain in all of Peru is \u00abAusangate\u00bb,<\/a> also considered the protective or guardian mountain of the city of Cusco.<\/a> You can do a trekking in this region and choose the options that best suit your tastes. The fact is that this area involves a certain difficulty since it is a steep trekking, with a lot of altitude and very cold. Depending on the number of attractions you want to visit, you will spend the number of days you are in this area, 4 hours from Cusco by vehicle. A trekking in this mysterious place will fill your soul and demand you in such a way that you will enjoy twice as much when you reach the highest camp.<\/p>\n The Huchuy Qosqo<\/a> route is impressive and you will be amazed by the beautiful landscapes among which you will find yourself. It is one of the easiest hikes in Cusco<\/a>. The trail will take you through numerous archaeological sites and ancient villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas;<\/a> but you can choose to stop at this place or continue along another path to the historic and natural sanctuary of Machu Picchu.<\/a><\/p>\nInca Trail to Machu Picchu<\/a>:<\/h2>\n
Salkantay – Machu Picchu Trek<\/a>:<\/h2>\n
Inca Jungle Hike to Machu Picchu <\/a><\/h2>\n
Ausangate Hike: <\/a><\/h2>\n
Huchuy Qosqo – Machu Picchu Hike:<\/a><\/h2>\n
C<\/a>hoquequirao Trek: <\/a><\/h2>\n