On the route of the great empire
The Incas built a vast network of roads to communicate with the four regions of his vast empire. The network is called Qhapac ñan ("way of the sovereign") or Inca Trail. It was formed by stone walkways, transit is suitable for two or three people with trpillas of flames. The rivers were crossed by suspension bridges and steep slopes are matured by stands and ramps. Remain in Peru des Qhapac ñan many remains that are still used by farmers. Some of the most impressive and best preserved is the linking Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Today, to Machu Picchu, hiking the Inca Trail, can be traced back to an ancient past and go as dazzling geographic settings as diverse. Throughout the 39 kilometers, there are mysterious landscapes, archaeological remains, a rich flora with 400 species of orchids and begonias, exotic trees like pisonay, the queñual and countless species of wildlife in their natural habitat, such as the cock-rocks, guan, flames and viñunas, white-tailed deer, the vizacha and, if lucky, the delicate and veteriano spectacled bear. It is one of the routes leading trekking and camping worldwide.
Altitude: Low: 2600 masl Maximum 4200 meters.
