{"id":4878,"date":"2023-09-25T18:08:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T23:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/?p=4878"},"modified":"2023-09-26T17:16:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T22:16:29","slug":"visiting-machu-picchu-without-hiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/en\/visiting-machu-picchu-without-hiking","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu without Hiking: Alternative Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Machu Picchu, known as the \u00abLost City of the Incas\u00bb<\/strong> is one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites, nestled in the stunning Andes mountains of Peru. While many travelers opt for the classic trek along the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a>, not everyone is willing to embark on a multi-day hiking journey. The good news is that you can still experience the wonder of Machu Picchu without embarking on an extensive trek<\/strong><\/a>. In this guide, we will show you how to visit Machu Picchu without hiking.<\/p>\n

1. Train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • From Cusco:<\/strong> You can take a train from the Wanchaq train station in Cusco. The train will take you directly to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) in just a few hours. This is an excellent option if you want to start your journey to Machu Picchu directly from Cusco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t