Top Tips For Planning a Trip to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the most popular attractions in the world, flocked to year after year by thousands of eager tourists. Peru has rigorously maintained their archaeological treasure, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to ensure its pristine appearance. The amount of people allowed in is heavily regulated, as is the number allowed on the Inca Trail (500 a day - 200 of which are hikers and 300 of which are porters and guides).