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Inca Quarry Trail

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Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu popularly known as Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu is the best alternative trek to the lost city of the Incas from Cusco. 

Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu:

This off the beaten path trek starts near the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It takes you to the Sungate (Intipunku) through the remains of the largest Inca Stone Quarry.

Dotted with many lesser-known ancient Inca ruins along the trail, Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu is arguably the best alternative to the Salkantay Trek and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The former administrative capital of the Incas, Ollantaytambo started developing rapidly when Pachacutec took over the throne as Inca Sapa (Emperor). 

The Incas, under Pacacutec’s leadership, built many stone structures here. Ollantaytambo is a popular stop on a full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco

All these stones were cut in the Inca’s largest stone quarry in Cachictaca. On this four day hike, you will be retracing the footsteps of the Incas. Cachicata Trail takes you through the very path that the Incas used to transport the massive stone blocks from Cachicata Stone Quarry to Ollantaytambo. 

You will be visiting the remains of the stone quarry where the finely cut pink marble stones are scattered in dismay. This is a testament that the Inca’s major construction in Ollantaytambo was never realised due to the Spanish conquest. 

Our 4 Days Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu with an English speaking local tour guide will take you through the trail snuggled between the snow-capped Andean peaks. You will get to see different flora and fauna distinct to the region. 

The trail takes you high up to the notable sun gate or Inti punku which offers a spectacular view of the snowcapped Veronica mountain. 

The Inca Quarry Trail culminates with a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the fourth day. 

https://www.runasexpeditions.com/tour/cachicata-trek-cachicata-trail-inca-quarry-trail/

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