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Once you got the tickets to Peru and you have already decided which trek you are going to choose to reach Machu Picchu, the next step is to find a place to stay in Cusco. It doesn't matter if you choose the classic of classics, the Inca Trail, or if you go for a less known route, like the Salkantay or the Lares trek. If you are going to Machu Picchu, you need to get to Cusco first. Spending at least one night in Cusco before your trek to Machu Picchu is paramount to prevent altitude sickness during your trek. Cusco is one of Peru's biggest cities and it has grown this much thanks, in part, to the tourism industry. Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, attracts thousands of tourists every year. Regardless of your budget, Cusco has plenty of options to suit everybody. In this blog, we will share with you some of the recommendations for accommodation options provided by our local trekking partners.

Ready for your Machu Picchu hike? Yes, you can do Machu Picchu tours without having to do the Inca Trail. The Lost City of the Incas is a dream destination for many, and a trip to Peru is not complete without a visit. Preparing Machu Picchu hiking tours entails a lot of things. Think of the height and altitude, weather, temperature, climate and the best time to go to Machu Picchu, climbing Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu. In this blog post, you will find everything about your Machu Picchu holiday a map and everything else that makes Machu Picchu Tours an unforgettable experience. Your Machu Picchu vacation and tours are not complete without a few highlights like the Sun Gate. And what about the rumors about Machu Picchu closing? We leave no stone unturned and prepare you for your Machu Picchu trip.  

You want to do the Lares Trek in Peru. Why else would you be here? You’ve done all the research about the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. You’ve found out the permit situation is real or you just know that the Lares Trek is better than all the other treks to Machu Picchu. Good on you! You are right. The Lares Trail will deliver. Nature, history, the altitude, remoteness, no crowds and the beautiful Quechua culture on and next to the trails. Are you hearing Machu Picchu calling? Choose the Lares Trek. Most people end up choosing the Lares Trek because they started researching their dream destination Machu Picchu, ended up at the Classic Inca Trail and then found out there are no more permits available for their dream dates. If Machu Picchu is the goal and you realize the Incas built trails all over the place, you will understand that the alternative Inca Trails are maybe not so alternative at all. They served a purpose, just as that famous Inca Trail did.See what we did there? It doesn’t really matter which trek to Machu Picchu you choose. But what does matter, is that if you have to compare all the treks, the Lares Trek will likely become your favorite.