Peru Travel Guide: Machu Picchu, Cusco & Sacred Valley

Peru Travel Guides

Practical guides to help you plan your trip to Machu Picchu, Cusco and Peru — written by our local team and kept up to date for 2026.

Country, region, altitude (2,430 m) and how far it is from Cusco.

People, geography, food and practical tips for first-time visitors.

The Sacred Valley journey to the town where the Machu Picchu train departs.

Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and the other hikes you can add.

Soroche explained — symptoms, prevention and how to acclimatise.

Our local Cusco team is happy to help with tours, tickets and advice — directly, with no intermediaries.