MACHU PICCHU - What they don't show you! (2024)

Traveling to Machu Picchu, we go to the town of Agua Calientes, and show you what most people don't show you! The REAL Machu Picchu!

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[Heather_Vazquez]

I hiked the Inca trail to Macchu Pichu. It took 4 days. I took the bus down the mountain to the little town and the train. When I first looked over at Macchu Pichu the mist was there and I saw a mountain in the shape of a face looking up at the sky. The place is magical. The feeling you get up there is like no other.

[kendavis]

I’m still waiting for what they don’t show me

[TheMoKat]

I was there back in 1989. I stayed inside and slept the night in the ruins. (illegally) There is so much more to see that is far more interesting than what you showed. I even climbed Huayna Picchu, the sharp mountain overlooking the ruins, in the rain! Amazing, incredible place!

[davidmacmahon]

Don’t just turn up and take the train and bus! I did this in 2011 (at 65!) and we hiked the Inca trail for 4 days and nights, visiting Inca ruins along the way. We were part of a group of 20 hikers, 3 guides and 25 porters. Our original goal was to see Machu Picchu or course, like everyone else! In retrospect, our greatest memories were the hike - you are at 10, 000 ft up in the rugged Andes - no road access, no planB if you get sick, so you form an amazing camaraderie with the hikers, guides and porters. It’s a once in a lifetime experience- do it while you before they limit access even more.
The video was interesting but written by a daytripper!

[juneterry]

I visited there in 2008 but I didn't feel fit enough to do the 4-day hike, so I rode the train all the way to Aguas Calientes. The bus up to the top and the wandering around the Machu Picchu site itself was amazing. Probably one of the greatest achievements I was able to tick off my bucket list.

[artistmodel]

Just to share: When we went to MP in the late 80's, we took the local train half way to Aqua Caliente and hiked the Inca Trail for three days before they charged a fee. Few people know that there are other ruins higher in the mountains that we had all to ourselves!

[Clutching.My.Pearls]

So this was great. Love that you showed the small town, explained going on the train later to save money, and how the buses work.

[lodewijklangeweg]

Wow, things have really changed since I spend two days in Machu Picho around 1980. There were much less visitors then, not even enough to fill one bus going up there once a day, so no waiting in line. The train and bus were only a few bucks then.
After spending hours in the ancient city, first choosing to follow the only guide for a while, then freely roaming around, we also climbed up to the top of that highest steep mountain next the place you see in the background, and found out that on top of that mountain were also some ruins.
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We stayed at the relatively inexpensive "Hotel de Turistas" right next to the place up there, and after dark when the only guard of the place had gone to sleep and there was no one out there we sneaked out of the hotel and spend hours roaming around by moonlight in the ancient city, some taking beautiful photographs.
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(I still have a photograph of me standing on the well known stone statuette on the highest plateau [not shown in this video] me bending over with my hands on the imaginary "dials" on the part that sticks up higher than the little stone platform of the same carved tone. Imagining I was flying up in a non-terrestrial vehicle.)
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The next day when we waited for the bus to go down we heard some heavy rumbling, and looking down saw an avalanche making a cloud of brown dust. After it had settled we saw that a huge boulder had come down right next to the train tracks... just leaving enough space for the train to pass by.
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About those tightly fitting stones, on YouTube copy past this in the search bar:
ancient stones melted
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[oldgymrat]

When I went here in 1976 it was just starting to catch the world's attention. There were only about 50 of us on the whole site.

[oneofmanyvessels]

My wife is Peruvian. We lived in Lima after getting married there for 2.5 years. She's been there and been a guide. I'm scared of heights, so thanks for the video. Peruvian food is excellent!!! Eat ceviche, pollo a la praza, anticuchos!!! Must try!!!

[sightzwhiz]

I'm a 10 year old aspiring traveler! I love your videos and hope I'll get to visit all these places one day.

[elizabethvanzyl]

I have become an armchair traveler due to not having the finances to travel overseas. Thank you for your lovely videos. Machu Picchu is still on my bucket list. Enjoy your travels and be safe. xx

[friendsoftheamazonjungle]

Costs of any trip can be debatable. I've been living in Peru for 3 years and what our buddy
in this video didn't explain is Gringo Prices vs. Local Prices.

[alongfortheride]

Wow..not only the ruins but the surrounding mountains are beautiful.

[bettyannbest]

I'm so happy we found you!! Traveling in my recliner is the BEST thank you 💗

[noodengrthree]

Just there myself in March 2019. One important thing to note is that there are no toilets past the entrance so your time is limited by how long you can hold it. No out and back in for anyone. Also passports required. We were there four hours be sure you go with a local guide you won't know the stories without one. All worth it for sure. One of my 2.5 month trip highlights.

[tinafincham]

You can feel his excitement at being there. Good job Cody. You seem such a nice guy.

[WaruiFutago]

One place that’s high in my travel goal! But wow Cody! Your video is so high def it felt like I was standing next to you overlooking the view lol! Thanks for the extra info for visiting Machu Picchu. I will surely sign up for your newsletter. Safe travels!

[vasonar]

Looks like you got some great weather, Cody. I've been there twice.
Pouring, cold rain the first time. The second trip was very hot and muggy. They actually carried off some tourists who were overcome by age, heat, humidity, and thin atmosphere in litters. It's a shame that most working people can't afford to go there until after they retire. Much easier when you're younger and healthy. It' very strenuous for anyone who's out of shape or in marginal health. There were so many people visiting Machu Picchu in 2015 that it seemed like a very real, rough and rugged and version of Disneyland. Excellent accommodations and food in Aguascaliente.
Thanks. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos.

[merryaijlman]

I went to Machu Picchu in 1971. I flew to Peru to visit family in Lima that I had never met. Back then you could just wander around without having to go in one direction. I remember I took a chartered flight from LA which then was only $265.00 round trip. Great video. 🤗