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Machu Picchu with teenagers: how to plan a better family day

Decide what a good day means for your familySome teenagers want the longest possible visit; others prefer a clear plan and time to rest. Check the available entrance conditions, transport connection and walking requirements before choosing the schedule.Protec…

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Machu Picchu with teenagers: how to plan a better family day
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Machu Picchu with teenagers: how to plan a better family day

Decide what a good day means for your familySome teenagers want the longest possible visit; others prefer a clear plan and time to rest. Check the available entrance conditions, t…

By Tikaymi ◷ 3 min
How to plan a Peru family trip around a mission-related date
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How to plan a Peru family trip around a mission-related date

Start with the fixed dateBegin with the date that cannot move: the mission completion, family arrival or return flight. Once that is clear, place Cusco, Machu Picchu and any addit…

By Tikaymi ◷ 3 min
Machu Picchu with children: what makes the day easier
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Machu Picchu with children: what makes the day easier

Choose the pace before the ticketA family visit works better when the route is built around your children’s age, sleep schedule and walking comfort. The earliest option is not aut…

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Peru in 7 days: how to connect Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
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Peru in 7 days: how to connect Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu

Is seven days enough?Seven days can cover Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu if you keep the route focused. It is not enough for every major region of Peru. The decis…

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What to pack for Cusco and Machu Picchu, by season
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What to pack for Cusco and Machu Picchu, by season

Start with the season, not a generic listCusco has two seasons, and they change your packing list more than anything else. Dry season (roughly April to October) means sunny days, …

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Which train to Machu Picchu should you book?
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Which train to Machu Picchu should you book?

Two companies, two families of trainsOnly two companies run trains to Machu Picchu: PeruRail and Inca Rail. Both leave from the Cusco area or from Ollantaytambo and end in Aguas C…

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Cargaron 6 horas a su amigo para que conozca Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Cargaron 6 horas a su amigo para que conozca Machu Picchu

Dos amigos se juntaron para poder conocer el mundo, sin embargo, había un pequeño desafío: uno estaba en una silla de ruedas. Pero el amor a los viajes lo pue…

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