Solo travel to Machu Picchu, Perú
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Solo travel to Machu Picchu, Perú
Yamila Papa Pintor
In this guide, you will find everything you need to know to travel to Machu Picchu in your company. How to get there, how to get tickets, types of tickets, where to sleep nearby, what to do, where to eat healthy, and much more.
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1. How to get to Machu Picchu
To go to Machu Picchu from Cusco you can choose different options. The most touristy is the train.
You can buy your ticket at PeruRail or IncaRail, the two companies that offer the service.
If you travel during high season (June to August), it is recommended that you buy tickets online a month in advance. If you travel outside of those months, you can buy them a few days before without problems.
In that case, for example, you can take advantage of your stopover at the Lima airport to go to the PeruRail stand and buy your train ticket.
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Jorge Chavez International Airport
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You will arrive at this Airport, the access to Peru from other countries. And then, you need to fly to Cusco in an hour's flight.
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In the low season (January to April) a “bimodal service” is offered, that is, bus + train.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamila Papa Pintor
Hi! I'm a journalist and travel content from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a digital nomad, I like to do slow travel and stay long in places I connect with.
I've been traveling since July 2021 as a solo traveler. I encourage women to travel solo too!
I love to discover new places, have off-guide experiences, and enjoy my own company around the world.
Also, I'm vegan and a coffee lover, so I can recommend places to eat plant-based and the best coffees in town!
Currently live in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, and I feel like a local woman already!
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