Making stops on the way from Machu Picchu to Cusco

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I'll be taking a train from Machu Picchu to Poroy.

I was wondering if it is possible to make stops along the way to see some of the sites. Specifically, I would like to go to Moray/Sacred Valley on the way home. I'm totally willing to combine train travel and taxi rides but would need to end up back in Cusco.






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What are 3 other things aside from visiting Machu Picchu that you must do near and around Cusco?

Popular attractions in Cusco are:
  • Sacsayhuam\xe1n citadel and fortified complex.
  • Plaza de Armas.
  • Templo de la Sagrada Familia.
  • Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, also known as Cusco Cathedral.
  • The Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus.
  • Koricancha Temple.


What is the best way to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco?

The easiest way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu is to take the train to Aguas Calientes. It's a scenic 3.5-hour trip each way along tracks that run right along the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley, with dramatic canyon walls on either side.

How many ways are there from Cusco to Machu Picchu?

There are only 3 ways to get to Machu Picchu: the Inca Trail, the train ride through Ollantaytambo and the alternative route through Hydroelectric.

How long is the drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Machu Picchu is 210 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu.



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