When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu? In theory, any time of year can be great (or not-so-great). Peruvian weather is notoriously unpredictable. Blaring sunshine can happen in the rainy season, and torrential downpours in the dry. read more
Many hostels, like Pirwa Machu Picchu, offer continental breakfasts as early as 4: 30am, for guests who would like to reach the ruins before first light hits it. You can take a bus from bus station in Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Archeological Complex from 5: 30am on, with buses leaving every fifteen minutes throughout the day. read more
The train ride from Poroy or Ollaytambo (Wanchaq train station) to Aguas Calientes is the most expensive part of the journey. There is a train station near Cusco – Poroy (8 km, 20 minutes by bus) – with service to Aguas Calientes (nearest town to Machu Picchu) but it is expensive – $75 USD one-way. read more