Navigating Your Journey to Machu Picchu

This video is a comprehensive travel guide to visiting Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world and the lost city of the Incan Empire. It covers essential travel tips, including flying to Cusco, acclimating to the high elevation, and choosing between train options to reach Machu Picchu. The guide also explores activities in Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu, and provides detailed instructions on purchasing tickets and planning your visit. Additionally, it offers insights into the best times to visit, transportation options, and important rules to follow during your trip.

What is Machu Picchu famously known as?

• The Lost City of the Aztec Empire

• The Lost City of the Incan Empire

• The Lost City of the Roman Empire

• The Lost City of the Mayan Empire

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What is the first step to reach Machu Picchu?

• Catch a flight to Cusco

• Take a train to Aguas Calientes

• Catch a flight to Lima

• Take a bus to Machu Picchu

What should you do to avoid altitude sickness in Cusco?

• Eat spicy food

• Avoid drinking water

• Drink lots of water

• Sleep less

Which two train companies operate from Cusco to Aguas Calientes?

• Peru Rail and Cusco Rail

• Peru Rail and Inca Rail

• Inca Rail and Machu Rail

• Cusco Rail and Machu Rail

What is the alternative to taking a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes?

• Taking a taxi

• Taking a Colectivo

• Taking a boat

• Taking a plane

What is recommended to do in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu?

• Stay at least one night

• Visit the local museum

• Go shopping

• Take a bus tour

Where should you buy your Machu Picchu tickets?

• At the Aguas Calientes train station

• At the Cusco airport

• Online before you go

• At the entrance of Machu Picchu

What is one thing you absolutely need to enter Machu Picchu?

• A water bottle

• A map

• A tour guide

• Your passport

What is the more popular option to reach the top of Machu Picchu?

• Riding a bicycle

• Taking a taxi

• Taking a bus

• Hiking up the mountain

What should you bring to protect yourself from insects at Machu Picchu?

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• A hat

• Bug spray