Sumaq Machu Picchu

... architecture, the life here, why it was here etc etc. etc. It is widely known that the American explorer, Hiran Bingham, discovered Machu Picchu in the early 20th century but in fact it was inhabited by local families and he himself was led by a 12 year ...

... home for the evening. It had a spectacular view of the Andes. Sat.- We boarded the 7:45 train to the city of Machu Picchu. Les & Mom went to the Sumaq hotel. Val and Pam took the bus on to Machu Picchu. Wow!! I certainly can't put it into words. I took ...

This hotel is wonderful.My earlier post may have mentioned the Urubamba river-- wrong- it is the Vilcanota River. I took many photos at dinner last night. I may borrow a menu to remind me of what we ate. Mom enjoyed the jacuzzi. I thought about getting& ...

... the Sun Gate, which is the only Easterly, entrance to the City. A recommendation at this point for anyone considering a visit to Machu Picchu (without children) is to book walking along the Inca Trail. A four-day (albeit for the fitter of you, this can ...

... Picchu, but had to wait for David.  Locals had free admittance to all the sites throughout the valley, but apparently not in Machu Picchu.  They are admitted for free on Sundays only, but had to pay a discounted price all other days.  I ...