For all you hikers, backpackers, mountain climbers,
and adventure-seekers out there, mapsales.com gives you the 10 best treks in
the world. Today, we look at The Inca
Trail of Peru.
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| Peru Wall Map from mapsales.com |
Though the Inca Trail may not
be a particularly long trek, measuring only about 20 miles, its grandeur comes
from its ancient status and its astonishing view. It was created centuries ago by the Inca of
Peru as a holy pilgrimage that prepared visitors to enter Machu Picchu
Today, the government only
allows 500 people per day on the trail, and your spot has to be secured months
in advance. Hikers usually complete the
trek in about 4-5 days. Located in the Andes Mountains
near the Peruvian city of Cusco , the Inca Trail
gives hikers a unique view of Peru South America ’s most famous trail.
Though the trail may not be
one of the longest hikes, it is strenuous.
The Inca Trail takes hikers up and down winding paths, usually climbing
up a vertical mile from their starting point.
Dead Woman's Pass is the highest spot on the trail at 13,700 feet. After passing an ancient stone viewing
platform, which offers arguably the greatest view of the Andes in South
America, you reach the dazzling white stone city of Machu Picchu
If you’ve made this
remarkable trek, or are planning to make it in the future, use a map to
commemorate the journey. Trace your
hiking path onto a wall map to see just how grand your accomplishment truly
is. Maps also make great mementos of
vacations and travel destinations.
Want to map a journey you’ve taken? Contact us! mapsales.com carries over 200,000 wall maps…including national park and road wall maps!
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