Fully rewalked, revised and rewritten 4th edition with a NEW history of the Incas by Hugh Thomson, acclaimed author of The White Rock An Exploration of the Inca Heartland (Weidenfeld & Nicolson)
Lost to the jungle for centuries, Machu Picchu was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham 100 years ago. It's now probably the most famous sight in South America and justifiably so. Perched high above the river on a knife-edge ridge, the ruins are truly spectacular. The best way to reach them is on foot, following parts of the original paved Inca Trail over passes of 4200m (13,500ft) .
This guide includes hiking options from two days to three weeks with 40 detailed hiking maps showing walking times, camping places and all points of interest.
It is the only guide to have:
really in-depth information on all the ruins, not just Machu Picchu, eg the ruins around Cusco, as well as major sites such as Choquequirao, all the Inca Trail sites, Vitcos, Espiritu Pampa etc.
great detail about the longer link routes connecting Cachora/Choquequirao to Machu Picchu (one of the best multi-day trips in the Andes) and Cachora/Choquequirao to Huancacalle or even Espiritu Pampa (the longest route in the region). These are less busy and less regulated than the Inca Trail.
