Peru Expat and Travel Blog April Archive

Horseback to Machu Picchu

04/07/08 09:43

We have all heard of these lost Incan cities in Latin America and we all thought that what great adventure going to these sites may be, just to know that it will be another car trip.

Rekindle that adventurous spirit and go back to these lost cities--but not via car this time. Go there using horses, mules, or even go by foot--just like how the Incans did.

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Welcome to Choqueqirao

Considered as one of the world's greatest man-made structures, the Machu Picchu is well known for its grandeur and beauty.

Though not as popular, the Incas' Choquequirao is as mysterious as the Macchu Pichu--probably even more since there is no road access whatsoever to this ancient settlement, making it more difficult to reach.

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