Salkantay Go — Travel journalhttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/Practical guides, routes explained by our guides and everything you need to know before traveling to Cusco and Machu Picchu.enSalkantay or Inca Trail? We help you choose your route to Machu Picchuhttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/salkantay-or-inca-trail/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/salkantay-or-inca-trail/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500We compare Cusco’s two most famous treks: scenery, difficulty, permits, price and the arrival experience at Machu Picchu.Complete guide to acclimatizing in Cusco and avoiding altitude sicknesshttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/how-to-acclimatize-in-cusco/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/how-to-acclimatize-in-cusco/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500How many days you need, what to eat, what to avoid and which tours to do first so altitude doesn’t ruin your trip.What to pack for a high-altitude trek: complete Salkantay packing listhttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/what-to-pack-salkantay-trek/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/what-to-pack-salkantay-trek/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500The packing list our guides use: layers, footwear, first-aid kit, documents and what you can rent in Cusco.Machu Picchu tickets 2026: circuits, time slots and how to bookhttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/machu-picchu-tickets-circuits/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/machu-picchu-tickets-circuits/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0500Everything to know before buying your ticket: ticket types, circuits, mountains, time slots, rules and when to book.Humantay Lake: how to get there, difficulty and best time to visithttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/humantay-lake-guide/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/humantay-lake-guide/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0500All about Salkantay’s turquoise lake: location, altitude, hike duration, what to bring and whether to go on your own or with a tour.Best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu: month-by-month guidehttps://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/best-time-to-visit-cusco/https://salkantaygo.com/en/blog/best-time-to-visit-cusco/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0500Dry and rainy seasons, festivals, Inca Trail closures and what weather to expect each month of the year.