One of the most amazing road systems in the world was the one built by the Incas in the Andes mountains, with steep roads and a very dangerous geography. The Inca Empire reached its greatest dimension with the construction and administration of this road system.

Since ancient times the inhabitants of the Andes used these roads to communicate and exchange products, as some other cultures all around the world did.

There had passed five centuries since then.

There is not a large information found from those days, besides the very little archaeological investigation, giving a special attractiveness to these mysterious roads.

The roads, as a huge sleeping human being, were very important for the citizens of those days

The Inka Trail (Camino Inca) to Machu Picchu is a must-do for every traveller that says to be a trekker. This trekking route, based in the ancient Inka Trail has a length of 33km and can be made in 3-4 days. From the beginning, we start at approx. 2,600 masl, at the second day is reached the highest pass at 4,200masl and the following days, the way goes down the mountain slopes to the steepy rainforest area where the Machu Picchu citadel (2,200masl) is located. This trek offers great views of the mountains and nature. Of course, you will find on the trail a lot of impressive archaeological sites. the classical route begins at the Km88 of Cusco-Machu Picchu railway, but there are other shorter and longer routes.