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Located on a hilltop at 2300 meters (7546 ft) above sea level, Machu Picchu is the most impressive and spectacular accomplishment of the Inca Empire. Undoubtedly, it's the most popular tourist destination in Peru, and so getting to the Inca city is not as difficult as it could be. Trains are by far the best way to reach Machu Picchu, which you can board in the historic city of Cusco, located approx. 70 mile (112 km) away.
Getting to Machu Picchu by Air: Machu Picchu has no airport. International travelers can take a flight to Lima, and then a connecting flight to Cusco. From Cusco, there are train services connecting Aguas Calientes, and from there you can take a bus up to the citadel.
Getting to Machu Picchu by Rail: Trains are by far the best way to reach Machu Picchu. Tourists normally take a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, which is just 20-minute bus ride from Machu Picchu Citadel.
Getting to Machu Picchu by Road: You can't travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road directly. You can take a bus from Aguas Calientes, which is just 20-minute bus ride from Machu Picchu Citadel. Some people choose to travel one-way by bus and walk down to Aguas Calientes. It takes about 45 minutes to descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, from where you can board a train back to Cusco.
Getting to Machu Picchu on Foot: Hiking along the famous Inca Trail , is by far the most spectacular way to reach Machu Picchu. This 4-day hike, covering a 33 km long route, is full of spectacular mountain scenery.
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