30: Machu Picchu and Cusco, Peru (Bucket List Journey)

Visiting Machu Picchu is a bucket list travel location for many
travelers. It was absolutely a location that we had to see on our
journey. While making your trip to see the historic Inca ruins,
you will likely spend time in Cusco, Peru. We think you should
visit for more than just a day or two discovering this historic
city. With some much to uncover in the city and countless day
trips to be had to see Inca ruins nearby, we stayed longer than a
week in Cusco. In this episode, we give you the tips and insight
that you need to have a good time, from transportation to safety
to what foods to expect. Listen to our conversation on Cusco,
Peru and discovering the unbelievable Machu Picchu ruins on this
week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk with Nikki and Matt Javit.


Main Topics Covered:


Cusco, Peru Tips

Discovery Cusco and the Things to See

Top Day Trips around Cusco

Machu Picchu (& Huayna Picchu)



Links Mentioned in the Episode:


Blink - the best way to monitor your home while
you are away and to keep an eye on your travel stay
Priority Pass - Take advantage of lounges while
you travel. It pays for itself pretty quickly. 


Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the Inca empire, is used by
most, as a layover point for thousands of travelers on their way
to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail.
Cusco Peru Guide (Simple tips to save you time,
money and keep you safe) is a wonderful post with a great deal of
information. 
The post gives insight on transportation, food, safety, altitude
sickness, accommodations, and markets.
Cusco Peru Travel (Ultimate Guide 2018) gives
you an idea of the locations within Cusco that we mentioned and
the details of what they each offer. 
Cusco Peru Day Trips (Top 8 Sites) has the list
of epic day trips that we took while in Cusco highlighting our
tip 4 locations of Moray, Tipón, Pisac, and
Ollantaytambo. 
The Best View of Machu Picchu - Climbing Huayna
Picchu (An Epic Journey) details the journey up the epic mountain
of Huayna Picchu with photos and videos. 


Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great
post on everything we packed in a single
backpack. 


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