What is the major airport closest to Machu Picchu in Peru?
The nearest airport would be the airport in Cusco that does not have many international … for flights most likely if you are from abroad arrive at Lima airport and from there take a domestic flight lines Cusco is flight airline LAN Peru (Arequipa, Juliaca, Lima, Puerto Maldonado) Star Peru (Lima) TACA Peru (Lima) Cusco to Machu Picchu You will be surprised to know that there is a road that connects Cusco to Machu Picchu. The road stops at a place called Kilometer 82, which is about 10 kilometers out of Ollantaytambo and just over 30 kilometers below Aguas Calientes the closest town to Machu Picchu. However, there is a train connecting Cusco and Aguas Calientes. There is thus a very winding road connecting Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu with a regular bus service. 08:00 There used to be a helicopter service between Cusco and Aguas Calientes, but this is not implemented (July 2002). By train (independent) Trains depart from San Pedro station in Cusco (open – 11:00, 15:00 to 16:00). There are several departures every day. Trains stop at the new station of Aguas Calientes, which is the closest town to the ruins of Machu Picchu. There is a road between the city and the ruins. Regular bus service from performance between the two (U.S. $ 6 per person each way). For an up-to-date schedule and information on services and pricing visit Peru Rail www.perurail.com By train (as part of a tour) Almost all travel agencies in Cusco can arrange a trip to Machu Picchu. The package usually involves the transfer from your hotel to and from the station, return train tickets, bus trip back to the ruins, entrance to the ruins and a guided tour of the ruins. This can be done easily in a day, but you can stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes for more time in the ruins. Inca Trail Trek If you're feeling energetic you can always decide the way to Machu Picchu after the Inca Trail. You walk a total distance of around 43 kilometers in 3 ½ days of returning from Machu Picchu by train. There is a shorter alternative route can be done in 2 days.
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