Prepare to live one of the best treks in the world. Salkantay trek, considered one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic, has become one of the best alternatives to the Inca Trail, ending with a guided tour of the Wonderful Citadel of Machu Picchu, it will be something you will never forget.
The Mountain of Salkantay (6264m.s.n.m): According to some authors the name of this mountain is a contraction that comes from Salqa = sullen or wild and Antay = produce celajes or
avalanches The name of Apu is usually put before it, which in Quechua language comes to mean sir, is thus defined to the great mountains that mean something sacred above the valleys. “Apu Salcantay”
The snowy Salcantay is one of the highest mountains in the Cusco region, without hesitation, it is the greatest in its splendid isolation.
From the Salkantay pass at 4,600 m.a.s.l. we will have wonderful views of this imposing and majestic Andean giant (If the weather does not prevent us)
The walk crosses the Salkantay pass at 4600m, descends into the cloud forest and passes the Inca ruins of Llactapata.
The trek: 58km Medium-high difficulty
Check the pick-up point, as some accommodations are located in places not accessible to transport.
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