It was really amazing to see Machu Picchu in person after seeing it so many times in Travel Magazines. You just can't beleive it until you see it with your very own eyes. It's just so unbelievable to me that the Inka people built this astounding mountaintop city. Which included a Palace, Temples, Observatory...with water fountains, terrace gardens, and even... more

From reading the other reviews, it appears that most people opt for the less time consuming option of going to Machu by train from Cusco. I would, however, highly recommend you consider doing the 4 day trek to get there. Reaching Machu at 6am on the morning of the 4th day was one of the most incredible things i have... more

You will need CASH (no credit cards accepted) to purchase your train tickets to Machu Picchu from Cusco, and the cost for the Vistadome is about $110 USD. At Machu Picchu, if you are not part of a tour you will need to purchase a ticket at the gate - and again, they DO NOT TAKE CREDIT CARDS OR USD!!!... more

Wow... simply put, wow! If you have the urge, even the slightest interest in visiting this wonder of the world (on the new 7 wonders list) don't hesitate for one instant. Machu Picchu may be the most amazing site I have every been to... more so than the Grand Canyon, more so than any Erupoean city, more so than the... more

Machu Picchu is absolutely amazing. It's like nothing you've ever experienced, but there are some things that are very important to know about before you head from Cusco (or where you may be) and up the mountain. Getting there: You really have only one option and that is the train. The rest either are grueling or take way too long... more

We arrived in the morning train. This meant lines for getting on the bus, lines into the ruins, and dense crowds around the entrance to the ruins. It was the most unpleasant part of the visit. It worked out because we took a private guide. So, during the most crowded time we had the guide showing us the ruins. We... more

You get to Aguas Calientes by train. It’s best you reserve in advance (through email and continue to email back asking if youre still reserved) and than pay for it and get it once you get to Cuzco (get it immediately after you arrive in Cuzco, that is what I did). Once you arrive in Aguas, you will go through... more

We had a wonderful time in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu but encountered a few difficulties that I'd like to warn other travelers about. In all my trip preparation including extensive use of Trip Adviser, these items were not covered. 1) Entrance: Only 3,000 visitors are admitted to Machu Picchu (MP in future) daily. If you're not with a tour... more