Machu Picchu Without the Crowds

The best way to enjoy Machu Picchu is in the early morning or late afternoon when the crowds are gone. If you don't want to sweat to death while hiking the Inca Trail, take the train up to Machu Picchu with all the day trippers but ditch them once you arrive. Spending the night in Aguas Calientes will allow you to explore this magnificent place on your own time. Hang out with the friendly llamas and admire the intricate stonework without the sounds of clicking cameras. Seeing Machu Picchu on TV or in travel magazines doesn't do it justice. You'll be in awe once you set your eyes on this world wonder. Can't believe that the Incas built this ancient city 100 years after the French built the Church of Notre Dame in Paris -- puts everything in perspective. To book a room at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel: http://www.inkaterra.com