I hiked the Inca trail to Macchu Pichu. It took 4 days. I took the bus down the mountain to the little town and the train. When I first looked over at Macchu Pichu the mist was there and I saw a mountain in the shape of a face looking up at the sky. The place is magical. The feeling you get up there is like no other.
I visited there in 2008 but I didn't feel fit enough to do the 4-day hike, so I rode the train all the way to Aguas Calientes. The bus up to the top and the wandering around the Machu Picchu site itself was amazing. Probably one of the greatest achievements I was able to tick off my bucket list.
My wife is Peruvian. We lived in Lima after getting married there for 2.5 years. She's been there and been a guide. I'm scared of heights, so thanks for the video. Peruvian food is excellent!!! Eat ceviche, pollo a la praza, anticuchos!!! Must try!!!
Just to share: When we went to MP in the late 80's, we took the local train half way to Aqua Caliente and hiked the Inca Trail for three days before they charged a fee. Few people know that there are other ruins higher in the mountains that we had all to ourselves!
One place that’s high in my travel goal! But wow Cody! Your video is so high def it felt like I was standing next to you overlooking the view lol! Thanks for the extra info for visiting Machu Picchu. I will surely sign up for your newsletter. Safe travels!
Looks like you got some great weather, Cody. I've been there twice. Pouring, cold rain the first time. The second trip was very hot and muggy. They actually carried off some tourists who were overcome by age, heat, humidity, and thin atmosphere in litters. It's a shame that most working people can't afford to go there until after they retire. Much easier when you're younger and healthy. It' very strenuous for anyone who's out of shape or in marginal health. There were so many people visiting Machu Picchu in 2015 that it seemed like a very real, rough and rugged and version of Disneyland. Excellent accommodations and food in Aguascaliente. Thanks. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos.
Don’t just turn up and take the train and bus! I did this in 2011 (at 65!) and we hiked the Inca trail for 4 days and nights, visiting Inca ruins along the way. We were part of a group of 20 hikers, 3 guides and 25 porters. Our original goal was to see Machu Picchu or course, like everyone else! In retrospect, our greatest memories were the hike - you are at 10,000 ft up in the rugged Andes - no road access, no planB if you get sick, so you form an amazing camaraderie with the hikers, guides and porters. It’s a once in a lifetime experience- do it while you can.....and before they limit access even more. The video was interesting but written by a daytripper!
Bang on! The feeling of hiking to the Sun Gate and then arriving at Mach Picchu City after the challenges and wonders of the Inca Trail is a beautiful memory. Such an emotional and powerful experience.
Thanks for the great advice. I was wondering how fit you needed to be to do the hike. I know you said you were 60 but you might be super fit for your age. I'm 54 and not really fit at all. My biggest concern is how much uphill hiking there is and if I have to carry anything on me? Idk if the porters carry everything or if a person could get an extra porter. I am capable of walking a few miles but my walking is on sidewalks. I don't know if you have to climb or be constantly walking over tough terrain. What do you think?
Do it! It's not what you make but what you save! Nice part about south america is it is very cheap. You meet so many wonderful people. Locals and fellow travelers that so much fun.
I hope your dreams come true. Study hard to prepare yourself. Camping techniques (you'll save money).Geography. Languages. If you're in the US, join the Peace Corps, or some such thing. You can get almost free trips! Use your imagination & have fun! Good luck! 🍀
I have become an armchair traveler due to not having the finances to travel overseas. Thank you for your lovely videos. Machu Picchu is still on my bucket list. Enjoy your travels and be safe. xx
Just there myself in March 2019. One important thing to note is that there are no toilets past the entrance so your time is limited by how long you can hold it. No out and back in for anyone. Also passports required. We were there four hours be sure you go with a local guide you won't know the stories without one. All worth it for sure. One of my 2.5 month trip highlights.
@@jaimesolis8362 I did a 10 day tour of Peru which included 3 days in and around the Machu Picchu area. So all part of the package deal so don't know cost. Do some searching I am sure there are tour packages available with various levels of inclusion
@@noodengr3three825 Wow. Thanks for nothing. I travel all throughout Central and South America frequently. I came across the post and figured id ask right quick. No need to be a smart ass. Obviously i can "do some research". Lol
I was there back in 1989. I stayed inside and slept the night in the ruins. (illegally) There is so much more to see that is far more interesting than what you showed. I even climbed Huayna Picchu, the sharp mountain overlooking the ruins, in the rain! Amazing, incredible place!
Wow, things have really changed since I spend two days in Machu Picho around 1980. There were much less visitors then, not even enough to fill one bus going up there once a day, so no waiting in line. The train and bus were only a few bucks then. After spending hours in the ancient city, first choosing to follow the only guide for a while, then freely roaming around, we also climbed up to the top of that highest steep mountain next the place you see in the background, and found out that on top of that mountain were also some ruins. . We stayed at the relatively inexpensive "Hotel de Turistas" right next to the place up there, and after dark when the only guard of the place had gone to sleep and there was no one out there we sneaked out of the hotel and spend hours roaming around by moonlight in the ancient city, some taking beautiful photographs. . (I still have a photograph of me standing on the well known stone statuette on the highest plateau [not shown in this video] me bending over with my hands on the imaginary "dials" on the part that sticks up higher than the little stone platform of the same carved tone. Imagining I was flying up in a non-terrestrial vehicle.) . The next day when we waited for the bus to go down we heard some heavy rumbling, and looking down saw an avalanche making a cloud of brown dust. After it had settled we saw that a huge boulder had come down right next to the train tracks... just leaving enough space for the train to pass by. . About those tightly fitting stones, on UA-cam copy past this in the search bar: ancient stones melted . ❤️
I was there in 1980, I loved Cuzco, my guide there took me everywhere, even played poker in the hills with locals. Stayed at neat hotel on main road and only ate vegetables and bread. Beer, coca tea, and powder kept us going. Beautiful times. Took many photos, stayed for months. Loved it.DC
What an incredible place to explore! I loved how they gave space to film to get all the epic shots. Also the mist coming over the mountains was amazing! Machu Picchu was a lot better than I thought it would be! Great work presenting this video man. I learned a lot!
I went to Machu Picchu in 1971. I flew to Peru to visit family in Lima that I had never met. Back then you could just wander around without having to go in one direction. I remember I took a chartered flight from LA which then was only $265.00 round trip. Great video. 🤗
Wow. For people who do travel channels, I have to say that this channel is probably the best one yet. I love how presents and shows you things. This is my first time seeing this channel and I will definitely be subscribing, liking, and checking out more of his videos. So well balanced, great audio and video quality, not too long and not too short. I really am impressed. And I almost never ever leave a comment like this unless I really think highly of it. And I'm very picky and I get very easily annoyed so that's why I'm so happy with this video. Plus it was entertaining.
thankyou! the context of the surroundings makes a difference.. the buses, train, the town etc.. it's all really interesting.. david, south wales, uk.. come to Wales! 🙂 x
I was there 3 years ago, hiking the 4 day Lares trekk to Machu Picchu then on to the Amazon Jungle ....This video brought back wonderful memories....one of the best places to go ....Peru is absolutely magical!! Once in a life time experience
Hi! I was born in Lares Puerto Rico and as a teen we too took the Lares route, we stayed 23 days in the jungles and general area! Simply the best trip ever, early 1970’s!
Costs of any trip can be debatable. I've been living in Peru for 3 years and what our buddy in this video didn't explain is Gringo Prices vs. Local Prices.
@Thomas Johnson yeahh, you are right, I'm from Peru, and I have seen many similar cases, some taxi drivers charge very expensive tickets to foreigners, especially if they're gringos😂, but to be honest the lifestyle in Perú isn't so expensive, obviously if you know the price of each thing and how much to pay. You're welcome to Perú again, It's a country full of mysteries, even I'm surprised every day🤙🤙
Thank you Cody!! Very informative video!! I have been there 3 times already and every time is as magical as the first!! One thing I would recommend is taking the side tour to Huayna Piccu which is the big peaked mountain in the foreground. You can climb to the top and you have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. You have to reserve a spot to climb the peak Well in advance. I truly recommend it to anyone! It's best if you are in good health! When climbing it I saw people of all ages!! Enjoy!!!
They had no wheels to bring the rocks up but have superior tech than today to cut it so precise u cant fit a knife in between the joints. Makes sense. Cant think of a wheel but do stuff we still cant
I went to Machu Picchu in late 1976. Dont remember a town. Arrived late afternoon stayed in a tiny hotel behind the site. Tourists left back to Cusco and only half a dozen people in the hotel. When the lights turned off I have never seen such total dark. First in morning - tourists had not arrived and Machu Picchu belonged to me. Wandered around for a few hours all by myself and had a deep and meaningful conversation with a lama. No crowds with annoying clicking cameras. Magic.
Sounds like you had a beautiful experience, tourism has both a upside and down side, like a pristine area that gets ruined by to much accessibility for tourist, who leave their footprints and garbage behind when they leave, however, tourism is good for businesses and those who travel in style and comfort!
Loved your video. I've never been there, and will never have the opportunity now to go there. But you made me feel like I did go there. I loved seeing the town of Agua Caliente. Never even heard of it. But I loved how you showed it to us, and the whole experience of how one would get a bus ticket and what the town is like.
Beautiful video! - will visit Aguas Calientes too - thank you for your great energy that you brought to 'Machu Picchu - my land is calling me now - Blessings to you and yours from Las Vegas NV - Blessed It Be.
Thank you for this wonderful series Cody! I hope you were able to see the Inca Bridge! It's kinda hidden up there, but way cool. You can also travel to Aguas Calientes by hiking it's about 6-7 miles and also hike up to Machu Picchu, it hurts like hell, but supports the locals as they don't own the railroad/buses or Macchu Picchu. I hope you got to visit the springs, definitely a must do after hiking! I'm so happy you shared this journey and did it so beautifully! I look forward to seeing more!
Loving the new style travel videos!!Very informative and as someone who when visiting new places researches everything endlessly right down to the smallest detail (thanks anxiety 🙈) I feel these videos would give me the confidence to visit some places that I would not have thought to visit before.
Joy Choice 6:30 It’s called colonization and religion was one of the excuses, now is abortion and gender. The new way of ending or destroying a civilization.
My son and I did a 4 day hike to Manchu Picchu in 2016. The last leg was flat along those railroad tracks and it was the most grueling part of the whole hike! But we had a beautiful day in the town and got to watch the people go crazy when Peru won a match in the World Cup, it was pandemonium! We had great weather up top like you did. What an amazingly beautiful place!
Just watched Moving Art on Netflix Series 3 episode 4 , was googling Machu Pichu information and stumbled on your video - you did a great job - what a trip and your photography was excellent! Don't think I will ever get there now - but it is so good to see it on your video. The information which you gave in relation to trains, buses and times for visiting will help so many people and is very practical. Well done!
if this is "better and better" as you say, wow, he didn't tell us what Machu Picchu is. There's no background story if the place, and tells nothing about where it is, and why it's there.
I don't know what the hotel setup is like today (except that it's far more expensive), but back in 1987, if you could score a room at the little hotel, you had all kinds of advantages. The park opened around 7-8 am...but it took the first bus until roughly 10:00 to get to the park from Tres Calientes. So you and a few other folks had the place all to yourselves for a couple of hours. Same thing around closing. Buses took off around 4 pm to get down the hill, but the park stayed open a couple of hours longer. Also, the Inti Raymi hadn't been busted up by the folks filming the illegal beer commercial. I have (old) video of the sun coming up directly behind it. Great times. Then it was down into Manu, which at that time had no place for visitors to stay.
When I was there in 1974, we had the run of the place....we wandered all over and even did some mountain climbing and found some ancient and frightening stairs that allowed us to take incredible photos from various mountain tops!
I was there in Feb. of 2001. At that time you could still wander about as you liked. The second day there I got there in the morning and saw very few other people for a couple hours. I sat by myself at the Temple of the Earth for a while and then hiked up to Wyana Pichu (sp?). I was told it was the most holy spot, and there was another temple up there. It was amazing! You just had to sign in before you hiked up the trail/stairs so that the park authorities could keep track of who had gone up and they didn't leave anyone up there. I didn't know the visit had become so structured, but I imagine there are so many people going there they had to start doing it like this.
Badgermoon I suspect all the images of it on Ancient Aliens and other shows has sparked much interest. The part he did not show was the part I wanted to see! What is the trail like between the bus and the top? I have knee problems and can’t be mountain climbing, I really wanted to see the path to the top, but he completely skipped over that part. So much for the parts they don’t show?
@@alphagt62 From what I remember, the walk from the bus is not a problem. It is pretty flat, just a sidewalk up to the entrance and then most of the area is pretty flat. Some stairs and such but nothing too challenging. The walk up to Wyana Pichu (again I probably spelled it wrong) is where it gets rather steep and a bit of a challenge. It might be different now, I was there quite a while ago, but it was steep and in places a person could fall a long way. There have been people who have fallen to their death, but I made it without a problem. It isn't like it was climbing a mountain, but you had to pay attention and just exercise due caution and it was fine.
@@alphagt62 I found a video of the walk up to Waynapichu that gives a good idea of what it is like. I went alone but it would have been great to have a guide to explain what I was seeing. There are some buildings and temples along the way. Fascinating view and experience. You'll love the whole thing even if you don't make the trek to the top of Waynapichu. ua-cam.com/video/nmbfnwSCu58/v-deo.html
We went with a local guide. Unfortunately, the was a teacher strike that day and they blocked the train. We had reservations for the bus transport so waiting in line. Our guide took us directly in and she gave us an independent tour. We didn’t have to walk your circle. Our guide was vert knowledgeable and we learned a lot from her. On the same trip, we went to the Galápagos Islands. Of all the trips we took in our Bucket List, this was one of the best.
A wonderful video. Really enjoyed seeing the little town at the base of the mountain. Added a lot of context, and made the little video journey to the mountain top all the more colorful. Thanks!
I've been lucky to travel extensively and Peru is right up there at the top of my favourite places in the world. Loved watching this as it reminded me of a very happy trip with my partner in 1999.
You can actually walk up stone steps, made by the Inca's, to get to the top of Machu Picchu, instead of taking the bus. It is a wonderful experience. It takes an hour or so . They start at the base of the mountain. I highly recommend it.
Wonderful video -thank you. Ten years ago, we arrived by train the day before and took an early morning bus -but not quite so early. The bus was nearly empty and we had the site nearly to ourselves for about three hours. It was glorious. It seemed like you could hear the stones singing. We engaged a guide to lead us around and then just wandered. About 11:00am, the day-trippers from Cusco arrived and the place was absolutely packed. We found a shady spot, ate our lunch and rested. About 3:00pm, everyone left for the train back to Cusco. We then had the place to ourselves again until the nearly the last bus down. Things have changed. One the one hand it is so good that more people are out seeing the world but on the other hand, places are packed with people, becoming "tourist" sites and getting trampled down.
I have been to Machu Picchu twice and im in a wheelchair so i basically with great difficulty sit at one spot all day I was a bit disappointed you didnt show more of tthe actual ruins.
I went in 2012, and we could walk any where freely with out a guide. in the area where he first entered there is a hidden Inca trail that takes you around the back side of that mountain. The trail is incredible and extremely dangerous because the drop off is straight down, and there are no hand rails, but the views were spectacular.
You save money by taking the afternoon train, but you have to spend money on over night accommodations at Aguas Calientes. Is the cost of accommodation less than the difference between taking the morning vs afternoon train, plus meals, etc? Aguas Calientes seems like a nice place to chill... I didn't get a chance to wander around the town because I was rushing through it to catch the train or the bus.
I think Cody did it right!...@singlah you’re comparing the cost of accommodations and meals?...wouldn’t you have spent that if you stayed where you were anyway? Unless you didn’t eat or have a place to sleep before you went to Aguas Cliente? And a bonus is not having to run around like you did, because you would have had time the day before to find where the buses and trains were. So, yes, the price difference is worth it...specially if the you get more time to explore another city and have a more enjoyable stress free train ride.
This is pretty much exactly what it's like. I went up in the afternoon, and was up there for golden hour, but he's really captured the exprience perfectly.
I visited in 1974, it was a mean feat to get there and the trip up the mountain was in an old VW trooper, hanging off the sides of the tiny dirt track to the site. What I would call now a white knuckle ride. There was barely a town at the base of the mountain where the train pulled in from Cusco just lots of single vendors trying to sell their fruit etc... still spectacular and the Lamas still spit at you👍 Great Video Kiddooo
If you are physically fit, don't get the train to Macchu Picchu. Hike the Inca Trail! It's far more rewarding and the scenery along the whole hiking trail is beautiful.
@@tiberio1352 I wonder how much the Royal Incan trail has changed. We hiked it in early '90s, stayed in Cuzco, came out along the Urubumba River and picked up the trail from a town whose name I forget (but what an amazing town it was, Incan-built, with an ancient yet remarkably sophisticated sewage system visible). From there we hiked 4-5 days into Machu Picchu. At the time the train/bus option was brand new, and I can see from this video what was lost by this. Back then, we waltzed into MP from above like conquering heroes, and spent our time there doing as we pleased, like a bunch of free-range chickens. It wasn't wild, it was as manicured looking as it is today, with a few security/guide types walking around in cahoots with the hustlers selling their "ancient" artifacts. I don't believe there were as many as 30 other touristas there at the same time as us. I am stunned by the crowds, and thank god for having gone in my youth.The last town before entering the trail had to be Ollantaytambo. I remember getting on a bus from the town to the other side of the Urubamba river, after which we were on our own two feet. I guess whatever entry point to the trail you choose will be decided by how much time you have.
You don’t need to be ultra fit to hike either. We had 60year olds pass us at times. It all depends how you respond to the altitude. It took my fit husband down for a couple of days. Be sure to get used to it in Cuzco for a few days.
Toured MP in 1974, and again in 1975. Don't remember any town by the tracks. School busses were used to get to the top. The road had to be bulldozed at least once a week to make them a single lane wide.
HighSpeedNoDrag so because we decided to completely dive into a new industry that had little information and so much risk and put 5 years of our life into it. We were handed everything with no responsibility. So much ignorance and selective perspective in that comment 🤔
Thanks for showing this beautiful wonder of my country. However, there is so much to see along Peru. My fav place is Callejón de Huaylas. You can see the most spectacular snow - capped mountains
Been there, done that. When we went in 1984, the train took us to the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu is, and we got off and got on little buses that took us to the top where the site is.
I did the same in 79, several times. We also climbed Wina pichu, the peak at the end of Machu Pichu. At the top of Wina pichu, there is a huge rock with a hollow underneath. A guy who climbed with us, an American if I remember correctly, knocked himself senseless on this rock. Machu Pichu looked very small from the top.
Very informative, the village is never mentioned really. I spent ages trying to get to Machu Picchu about 20-30 years back it was virtually impossible. Now its a lot easier Im in a wheelchair and that's almost impossible to get to Machu Picchu in, still could be worse I get to visit other locations. Thanks for sharing your journey. 👍👍
Appreciate the comment and it’s true it has become more accessible, but maybe not as wheelchair friendly. At least there are a lot of other incredible places to see as well
Hey DC Allen ! Fully understand your comments, I have family that does not travel either. So make and post to UA-cam for friends and family to see the world as we have seen it. One caveat, our videos only have sound and narrative texts. Have tried to be different with zero talking.
I liked your video too. You gave really good advice about the train ride in, (great advice on the train) actually its excellent advice. I went one time to Machu PIcchu, it was amazing but I didn't get to see the sun set, had to leave to catch the bus to get to our train. I tell people you should stay 2 days. He's right, going early to the bus line helps. We didn't arrive until 5am and the line was very long. I missed the sunrise but my friend got to see it. Only thing I can add is new people going should also go do the Inca Bridge trail - it was off to the left - pretty cool and beautiful. Thanks again.
I SUGGEST YOU TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT HIDDEN INCA TOURS and brush up on yout research of tbis place it is nowadays considered to be megalithic site which the inca built on top of ,you actually show a very good example of this in your video peace love and safe passage
I bought some organic coffee from Machu Picchu from my local supermarket! It tastes lovely. I save all the coffee grounds and use it in my garden as fertilizer. My own little patch of Machu Picchu!
I visited A few years ago, after a lifetime dream of getting to go there. We took the Hiram Bingham Orient Express train down from Cuzco. It was a very luxurious trip of fine dining and entertainment. Our trip was a one day, but we had plenty of time to see a little bit of the town, hike up from where the bus dropped us off, to tour the ruins, have lunch, etc., etc. (The bus ride up to the ruins was VERY scary, but of course, other than walking yourself up, no other alternative). The train ride, in the dark, back to Cuzco was relaxing, and again, very good food, drink, and entertainment. Our hotel in Cuzco was fashioned from an old Spanish monastery. Really neat. Loved my trip to Peru, and given the opportunity, I would return to see more.
Cody thank you for showing us the beautiful and magical city of the Incas, is really amazing how they did it, I noticed this video has a lot production, edition, you put it a lot work, Great Job!!!!
Current theory is they discovered it and built on top of the ancient ruins. Incas were most likely not able to cut stones with advanced diamond-tipped tools to achieve such close fitting stones. You will notice the tops of walls are rough construction (repairs) while the base of structures have exact dimensions, tight fittings, and a much heavier weight. The construction is the same at the Egyptian pyramids and structures in the Middle East. Most likely the ruins were built by a more technologically advanced people, possibly wiped out by an ancient cataclysm 10-12,000 years ago.
Keezer what with the buried ukranian one and the unexamined ones nobody can get to down there, I wonder how long of a span we are really looking at with these precision structures and crossing the period of the last extinction? We think of egyptians as so ancient and they had really ancient stories that are pretty amazing
I always find it amazing that the incredibly (By today's standard.) precise stonework that everyone mentions and photographs is a focus of the site, yet it can clearly be seen in just about every shot that the precise stonework is a rarity rather than the norm. It is mostly just mortared random stones. Sometimes, the obvious is hard to see because the impression gets in the way of the real.
That is a huge load of bull there buddy. Indeed there are varying levels of stone work, for a variety of reasons, but random mortared stones is a complete lie.
Thanks for showing what "they don't show you". You might want to change your title line to "I am about to bullshit the viewers and show what everyone else has seen of Machu Picchu". This video is a complete waste of time.
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The video shows the intricacies of getting there, the difference in price between morning trains and daytime trains, standing in line at 4:00 AM for the bus, waiting in line for the Machu Picchu to open, which I personally did not know about. But, of course, you're the guy who knows everything. After all, you have chosen the picture of Einstein to represent you.
Great video. I like how you showed where the train came in and the bus was literally just over the bridge. That sort of info is really important - for older guys like me. I used to like exploring where various things are, but now I just want to know, y'know. It reminded me of when I was visiting Pompeii in 1991.
In the opening shot you can see why they chose to build the city where it's at. The giant face. He shows it over an over without mentioning it. I wonder if he even sees it. See how the oldest part is the closest to the face, everything is oriented to see it , amazing ,
@InkaM the mountain in the background, looks like a face looking up towards the sky. The highest peak is the nose, that's connected to the forehead , then there's the lips , like puckered. That's why he is standing to one side
To be honest we went mid November and avoided the crowds and still had good weather, still worth it if it is a little overcrowded because the place is magical
I was there in the early 70s and took the train to a point where the Inca Trail started. Two nights and just under 30 miles, staying in a schoolhouse and a cave. Cost of the train a few dollars. Entry to Macchu Pichu under five dollars. Stayed in the park until after they closed to climb Huayna Picchu in the twilight. Climbed over the fence in the dark and slept in the bushes. Walked down ti the town and train. Cost of hiking the trail zero. Room in Cuzco under $10 for a night. Prices today are ridiculous and the experience is not the same. Progress?
I did this a little differently and it worked out pretty good. We bought tickets in advance to hike the mountain that you see in the background called waynapicchu. Our entrance time was 8am and our time slop for the mountain was 10-11am. When we first arrived we went straight to the mountain and did the hike and once we finished, the one way path took us to the exit. We thought we couldn’t get back in. But since we had the mountain ticket we actually could go back in and got a 2nd stamp on our entrance ticket and this time we did the Machu Picchu tour. It was later in the afternoon around 2pm and it wasn’t that busy either.
I hiked the Inca trail to Macchu Pichu. It took 4 days. I took the bus down the mountain to the little town and the train. When I first looked over at Macchu Pichu the mist was there and I saw a mountain in the shape of a face looking up at the sky. The place is magical. The feeling you get up there is like no other.
So this was great. Love that you showed the small town, explained going on the train later to save money, and how the buses work.
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I visited there in 2008 but I didn't feel fit enough to do the 4-day hike, so I rode the train all the way to Aguas Calientes. The bus up to the top and the wandering around the Machu Picchu site itself was amazing. Probably one of the greatest achievements I was able to tick off my bucket list.
I love your positivity. You have respect for the spiritual importance of the places you visit. Thank you for sharing.
My wife is Peruvian. We lived in Lima after getting married there for 2.5 years. She's been there and been a guide. I'm scared of heights, so thanks for the video. Peruvian food is excellent!!! Eat ceviche, pollo a la praza, anticuchos!!! Must try!!!
Pollo a la braza! (Typo before)
Just to share: When we went to MP in the late 80's, we took the local train half way to Aqua Caliente and hiked the Inca Trail for three days before they charged a fee. Few people know that there are other ruins higher in the mountains that we had all to ourselves!
you still can do the inca trail hike, it's just not so cheap :)
That’s what I want to do! The Inca trail hike.
Well don’t expect getting it all too yourselves now lol once a good “secret” is talked about on social media it’s all over
THAT IS EXACTLY THE WAY THAT T-RUMP WOULD EXPLAIN THAT. FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT... JUST ME AND GOD.
Id to know more on those other sites/ruins
Wow..not only the ruins but the surrounding mountains are beautiful.
One place that’s high in my travel goal! But wow Cody! Your video is so high def it felt like I was standing next to you overlooking the view lol! Thanks for the extra info for visiting Machu Picchu. I will surely sign up for your newsletter. Safe travels!
I’m still waiting for what they don’t show me
I feel the same. He didn't show viewers "what they do not show you."
He did . The town below is what he meant.
The town below
He snuck it in early in the video, stating it at 1:27
It's the town. But you probably blinked at that moment and you missed it.
When I went here in 1976 it was just starting to catch the world's attention. There were only about 50 of us on the whole site.
DUZTEM DE7IL jealous 😏
Woah!
Incredible
smfh god damn you need an award for being so fucking special.
@@Enders why are you so hostile?
Looks like you got some great weather, Cody. I've been there twice.
Pouring, cold rain the first time. The second trip was very hot and muggy. They actually carried off some tourists who were overcome by age, heat, humidity, and thin atmosphere in litters. It's a shame that most working people can't afford to go there until after they retire. Much easier when you're younger and healthy. It' very strenuous for anyone who's out of shape or in marginal health. There were so many people visiting Machu Picchu in 2015 that it seemed like a very real, rough and rugged and version of Disneyland. Excellent accommodations and food in Aguascaliente.
Thanks. Looking forward to seeing some of your other videos.
Don’t just turn up and take the train and bus! I did this in 2011 (at 65!) and we hiked the Inca trail for 4 days and nights, visiting Inca ruins along the way. We were part of a group of 20 hikers, 3 guides and 25 porters. Our original goal was to see Machu Picchu or course, like everyone else! In retrospect, our greatest memories were the hike - you are at 10,000 ft up in the rugged Andes - no road access, no planB if you get sick, so you form an amazing camaraderie with the hikers, guides and porters. It’s a once in a lifetime experience- do it while you can.....and before they limit access even more.
The video was interesting but written by a daytripper!
I as there 2005 as a lazy 24 year old. So wish I done the hike!
Agreed...Its all about the photo :D
I did the same trip 5 day hike 4 nights camping in 2013 with the porters and It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
Bang on! The feeling of hiking to the Sun Gate and then arriving at Mach Picchu City after the challenges and wonders of the Inca Trail is a beautiful memory. Such an emotional and powerful experience.
Thanks for the great advice. I was wondering how fit you needed to be to do the hike. I know you said you were 60 but you might be super fit for your age. I'm 54 and not really fit at all. My biggest concern is how much uphill hiking there is and if I have to carry anything on me? Idk if the porters carry everything or if a person could get an extra porter. I am capable of walking a few miles but my walking is on sidewalks. I don't know if you have to climb or be constantly walking over tough terrain. What do you think?
You can feel his excitement at being there. Good job Cody. You seem such a nice guy.
Yeah… so nice that he left his friend to hitchhike his way to a hospital alone in a foreign country (Jordan). He’s not a good person lol
I'm a 10 year old aspiring traveler! I love your videos and hope I'll get to visit all these places one day.
Happy travels, buddy👍
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See the world! It’s the best learning experience!
Do it! It's not what you make but what you save! Nice part about south america is it is very cheap. You meet so many wonderful people. Locals and fellow travelers that so much fun.
I hope your dreams come true. Study hard to prepare yourself. Camping techniques (you'll save money).Geography. Languages. If you're in the US, join the Peace Corps, or some such thing. You can get almost free trips! Use your imagination & have fun! Good luck! 🍀
I have become an armchair traveler due to not having the finances to travel overseas. Thank you for your lovely videos. Machu Picchu is still on my bucket list. Enjoy your travels and be safe. xx
You dont have to go there. There are many other sites way cooler to visit between cusco and Lima.
Armchair traveler is my favorite way to travel.
I'm so happy we found you!! Traveling in my recliner is the BEST thank you 💗
That's funny. 😃
Awesome Cody! I have always wanted to see this place and seeing it with you is the best. You are a real trooper getting up so early💖
Same here, and thank you RosAnn
@@CodyBuffinton Always welcome friend Cody..you are the best:)
Just there myself in March 2019. One important thing to note is that there are no toilets past the entrance so your time is limited by how long you can hold it. No out and back in for anyone. Also passports required. We were there four hours be sure you go with a local guide you won't know the stories without one. All worth it for sure. One of my 2.5 month trip highlights.
Cool. What was the extra cost for the guide?
@@jaimesolis8362 I did a 10 day tour of Peru which included 3 days in and around the Machu Picchu area. So all part of the package deal so don't know cost. Do some searching I am sure there are tour packages available with various levels of inclusion
@@noodengr3three825 Wow. Thanks for nothing. I travel all throughout Central and South America frequently. I came across the post and figured id ask right quick. No need to be a smart ass. Obviously i can "do some research". Lol
I was there back in 1989. I stayed inside and slept the night in the ruins. (illegally) There is so much more to see that is far more interesting than what you showed. I even climbed Huayna Picchu, the sharp mountain overlooking the ruins, in the rain! Amazing, incredible place!
lucky....I hate you....(jealousy)
Yes - we met there in the 'Rain' - Blessed It Be.
@@p.k4996 Your name! Bruh! Neeli, I guess?
Wtf
Wow, things have really changed since I spend two days in Machu Picho around 1980. There were much less visitors then, not even enough to fill one bus going up there once a day, so no waiting in line. The train and bus were only a few bucks then.
After spending hours in the ancient city, first choosing to follow the only guide for a while, then freely roaming around, we also climbed up to the top of that highest steep mountain next the place you see in the background, and found out that on top of that mountain were also some ruins.
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We stayed at the relatively inexpensive "Hotel de Turistas" right next to the place up there, and after dark when the only guard of the place had gone to sleep and there was no one out there we sneaked out of the hotel and spend hours roaming around by moonlight in the ancient city, some taking beautiful photographs.
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(I still have a photograph of me standing on the well known stone statuette on the highest plateau [not shown in this video] me bending over with my hands on the imaginary "dials" on the part that sticks up higher than the little stone platform of the same carved tone. Imagining I was flying up in a non-terrestrial vehicle.)
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The next day when we waited for the bus to go down we heard some heavy rumbling, and looking down saw an avalanche making a cloud of brown dust. After it had settled we saw that a huge boulder had come down right next to the train tracks... just leaving enough space for the train to pass by.
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About those tightly fitting stones, on UA-cam copy past this in the search bar:
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wow! thanks for this amazing story lol
what an experience that is!!
I was there in 1980, I loved Cuzco, my guide there took me everywhere, even played poker in the hills with locals. Stayed at neat hotel on main road and only ate vegetables and bread. Beer, coca tea, and powder kept us going. Beautiful times. Took many photos, stayed for months. Loved it.DC
What an incredible place to explore! I loved how they gave space to film to get all the epic shots. Also the mist coming over the mountains was amazing! Machu Picchu was a lot better than I thought it would be! Great work presenting this video man. I learned a lot!
Was there in May what an experience. Went up with bus nearly had a heart attack
Neeltje Booysen it’s definitely a challenging hike up there! So worth it though 😊
Michael.. There are some massive docos on this place that go for hrs and look at every detail.. All on Utube.. You'll find it.. Enjoy 👍
Michael Makes Films you should visit it.
Yo should visit it.
I went to Machu Picchu in 1971. I flew to Peru to visit family in Lima that I had never met. Back then you could just wander around without having to go in one direction. I remember I took a chartered flight from LA which then was only $265.00 round trip. Great video. 🤗
Wow. For people who do travel channels, I have to say that this channel is probably the best one yet. I love how presents and shows you things. This is my first time seeing this channel and I will definitely be subscribing, liking, and checking out more of his videos. So well balanced, great audio and video quality, not too long and not too short. I really am impressed. And I almost never ever leave a comment like this unless I really think highly of it. And I'm very picky and I get very easily annoyed so that's why I'm so happy with this video. Plus it was entertaining.
Are you kidding? I typed machu pichu to actually see the streets, cells and blocks. All I saw is blonde dude's face... youtubers are liars
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You havent followed what he said mate
thankyou! the context of the surroundings makes a difference.. the buses, train, the town etc.. it's all really interesting..
david, south wales, uk..
come to Wales! 🙂 x
This was awesome Cody. Great video bud. 👍
I was there 3 years ago, hiking the 4 day Lares trekk to Machu Picchu then on to the Amazon Jungle ....This video brought back wonderful memories....one of the best places to go ....Peru is absolutely magical!! Once in a life time experience
Hi! I was born in Lares Puerto Rico and as a teen we too took the Lares route, we stayed 23 days in the jungles and general area! Simply the best trip ever, early 1970’s!
Costs of any trip can be debatable. I've been living in Peru for 3 years and what our buddy
in this video didn't explain is Gringo Prices vs. Local Prices.
@Thomas Johnson yeahh, you are right, I'm from Peru, and I have seen many similar cases, some taxi drivers charge very expensive tickets to foreigners, especially if they're gringos😂, but to be honest the lifestyle in Perú isn't so expensive, obviously if you know the price of each thing and how much to pay. You're welcome to Perú again, It's a country full of mysteries, even I'm surprised every day🤙🤙
Next time I do business with a Hispanic I’m gonna charge them double
I'm sure every Country with tourist destinations have a Tourist price and Local price.
So all the tourist are being robbed then il be telling all my gringo friends to stay away go somewhere else.
We call it theft if someone get charged more than a regular price our taxis have a meter to stop greedy people robbing tourists.
Thank you Cody!! Very informative video!! I have been there 3 times already and every time is as magical as the first!! One thing I would recommend is taking the side tour to Huayna Piccu which is the big peaked mountain in the foreground. You can climb to the top and you have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. You have to reserve a spot to climb the peak Well in advance. I truly recommend it to anyone! It's best if you are in good health! When climbing it I saw people of all ages!! Enjoy!!!
What an amazing behind the scenes tour! Thank you so much for this effort.
They had no wheels to bring the rocks up but have superior tech than today to cut it so precise u cant fit a knife in between the joints. Makes sense. Cant think of a wheel but do stuff we still cant
One of the best presentations I have seen on You Tube. No indication of ego! Keep up the good work.
Roger Roberts Absolutely.! We need more of the presenter. What a shrinking violet.
I think there was a couple indications of an ego lol
Fantastic job on this video. I like where you've been heading lately. Glad to be a viewer.
I went to Machu Picchu in late 1976. Dont remember a town. Arrived late afternoon stayed in a tiny hotel behind the site. Tourists left back to Cusco and only half a dozen people in the hotel. When the lights turned off I have never seen such total dark. First in morning - tourists had not arrived and Machu Picchu belonged to me. Wandered around for a few hours all by myself and had a deep and meaningful conversation with a lama. No crowds with annoying clicking cameras. Magic.
Sounds like you had a beautiful experience, tourism has both a upside and down side, like a pristine area that gets ruined by to much accessibility for tourist, who leave their footprints and garbage behind when they leave, however, tourism is good for businesses and those who travel in style and comfort!
Loved your video. I've never been there, and will never have the opportunity now to go there. But you made me feel like I did go there. I loved seeing the town of Agua Caliente. Never even heard of it. But I loved how you showed it to us, and the whole experience of how one would get a bus ticket and what the town is like.
Beautiful video! - will visit Aguas Calientes too - thank you for your great energy that you brought to 'Machu Picchu - my land is calling me now - Blessings to you and yours from Las Vegas NV - Blessed It Be.
Thank you for this wonderful series Cody! I hope you were able to see the Inca Bridge! It's kinda hidden up there, but way cool. You can also travel to Aguas Calientes by hiking it's about 6-7 miles and also hike up to Machu Picchu, it hurts like hell, but supports the locals as they don't own the railroad/buses or Macchu Picchu. I hope you got to visit the springs, definitely a must do after hiking! I'm so happy you shared this journey and did it so beautifully! I look forward to seeing more!
Thanks for the trip, Cody! Beautiful!
Thanks for watching Deborah
Loving the new style travel videos!!Very informative and as someone who when visiting new places researches everything endlessly right down to the smallest detail (thanks anxiety 🙈) I feel these videos would give me the confidence to visit some places that I would not have thought to visit before.
Christie smith so happy to hear that! I know Cody wants to share as much as he can!
Hahah I’m glad this has helped the planning process a little bit better
Joy Choice 6:30 It’s called colonization and religion was one of the excuses, now is abortion and gender. The new way of ending or destroying a civilization.
My son and I did a 4 day hike to Manchu Picchu in 2016. The last leg was flat along those railroad tracks and it was the most grueling part of the whole hike! But we had a beautiful day in the town and got to watch the people go crazy when Peru won a match in the World Cup, it was pandemonium! We had great weather up top like you did. What an amazingly beautiful place!
Just watched Moving Art on Netflix Series 3 episode 4 , was googling Machu Pichu information and stumbled on your video - you did a great job - what a trip and your photography was excellent! Don't think I will ever get there now - but it is so good to see it on your video. The information which you gave in relation to trains, buses and times for visiting will help so many people and is very practical. Well done!
One of the best trips I've ever taken. You can't truly appreciate it though unless you do the Inca Trail
Too bad he didn't mention that the Incas built on a MUCH earlier civilization's construction!
@@billtribble2904 relax how many things do you want home to spoon feed you
Thanks for another great video Cody, they keep getting better & better & are so interesting!
if this is "better and better" as you say, wow, he didn't tell us what Machu Picchu is. There's no background story if the place, and tells nothing about where it is, and why it's there.
Thanks for showing the reality of getting to Machu Pichu. It's so different from what I had imagined.
Every other video I’ve seen is based on the Inca Trail hike. Didn’t know you could ride the bus there.
THis is EXACTLY what a travel channel should show. I immediately subscribed. Can't wait for more content!
I don't know what the hotel setup is like today (except that it's far more expensive), but back in 1987, if you could score a room at the little hotel, you had all kinds of advantages. The park opened around 7-8 am...but it took the first bus until roughly 10:00 to get to the park from Tres Calientes. So you and a few other folks had the place all to yourselves for a couple of hours. Same thing around closing. Buses took off around 4 pm to get down the hill, but the park stayed open a couple of hours longer.
Also, the Inti Raymi hadn't been busted up by the folks filming the illegal beer commercial. I have (old) video of the sun coming up directly behind it. Great times. Then it was down into Manu, which at that time had no place for visitors to stay.
thank you for showing aguas calientes. I was wondering how big of a town it was. Now I have a visual reference!
When I went to Machu Picchu in the summers, I took the 4 day hike. It is very beautiful and recommend it way more than the train ride.
When I was there in 1974, we had the run of the place....we wandered all over and even did some mountain climbing and found some ancient and frightening stairs that allowed us to take incredible photos from various mountain tops!
I was there in Feb. of 2001. At that time you could still wander about as you liked. The second day there I got there in the morning and saw very few other people for a couple hours. I sat by myself at the Temple of the Earth for a while and then hiked up to Wyana Pichu (sp?). I was told it was the most holy spot, and there was another temple up there. It was amazing! You just had to sign in before you hiked up the trail/stairs so that the park authorities could keep track of who had gone up and they didn't leave anyone up there. I didn't know the visit had become so structured, but I imagine there are so many people going there they had to start doing it like this.
Badgermoon I suspect all the images of it on Ancient Aliens and other shows has sparked much interest. The part he did not show was the part I wanted to see! What is the trail like between the bus and the top? I have knee problems and can’t be mountain climbing, I really wanted to see the path to the top, but he completely skipped over that part. So much for the parts they don’t show?
@@alphagt62 From what I remember, the walk from the bus is not a problem. It is pretty flat, just a sidewalk up to the entrance and then most of the area is pretty flat. Some stairs and such but nothing too challenging. The walk up to Wyana Pichu (again I probably spelled it wrong) is where it gets rather steep and a bit of a challenge. It might be different now, I was there quite a while ago, but it was steep and in places a person could fall a long way. There have been people who have fallen to their death, but I made it without a problem. It isn't like it was climbing a mountain, but you had to pay attention and just exercise due caution and it was fine.
Badgermoon thank you! That’s exactly what I needed to know
@@alphagt62 I found a video of the walk up to Waynapichu that gives a good idea of what it is like. I went alone but it would have been great to have a guide to explain what I was seeing. There are some buildings and temples along the way. Fascinating view and experience. You'll love the whole thing even if you don't make the trek to the top of Waynapichu. ua-cam.com/video/nmbfnwSCu58/v-deo.html
This sends like any village in higher reaches of Himalayas...... so relatable
We went with a local guide. Unfortunately, the was a teacher strike that day and they blocked the train. We had reservations for the bus transport so waiting in line. Our guide took us directly in and she gave us an independent tour. We didn’t have to walk your circle. Our guide was vert knowledgeable and we learned a lot from her. On the same trip, we went to the Galápagos Islands. Of all the trips we took in our Bucket List, this was one of the best.
A wonderful video. Really enjoyed seeing the little town at the base of the mountain. Added a lot of context, and made the little video journey to the mountain top all the more colorful. Thanks!
I've been lucky to travel extensively and Peru is right up there at the top of my favourite places in the world. Loved watching this as it reminded me of a very happy trip with my partner in 1999.
You can actually walk up stone steps, made by the Inca's, to get to the top of Machu Picchu, instead of taking the bus. It is a wonderful experience. It takes an hour or so . They start at the base of the mountain. I highly recommend it.
Susan Lindwall we hiked down them :)
@@AffinityAdventure /That sounds more like my style...save your strength till end of trip.
I did the hike up and down. It was pretty awesome and the whole trip to get to Macchu Picchu was an adventure! Highly recommend it!
I was planning a trip....but then I realized, ya can't get there from here. 😂
Susan Lindwall not real Inca steps... but I’m glad you enjoyed them
Thank you, this is exactly the kind of detail I needed for planning my trip. Good job!
Wonderful video -thank you.
Ten years ago, we arrived by train the day before and took an early morning bus -but not quite so early. The bus was nearly empty and we had the site nearly to ourselves for about three hours. It was glorious. It seemed like you could hear the stones singing. We engaged a guide to lead us around and then just wandered. About 11:00am, the day-trippers from Cusco arrived and the place was absolutely packed. We found a shady spot, ate our lunch and rested. About 3:00pm, everyone left for the train back to Cusco. We then had the place to ourselves again until the nearly the last bus down.
Things have changed. One the one hand it is so good that more people are out seeing the world but on the other hand, places are packed with people, becoming "tourist" sites and getting trampled down.
You're a very good UA-camr. This film is amazing!. Congrats bro!.
Appreciate it man 🙏🏻
Appreciate it man 🙏🏻
Is that your real picture..
@@CodyBuffinton I miss your videos buddy
Did the Inca trial in 2004, and the view you are showing in this exelente video brings me many memories. Thanks Cody!!
I have been to Machu Picchu twice and im in a wheelchair so i basically with great difficulty sit at one spot all day
I was a bit disappointed you didnt show more of tthe actual ruins.
Thank you for sharing, awesome tips before visiting the amazing place!
I visited in Aug 2018 and our day was spectacular! We had clear blue skies and some of us were even in shorts. This was a trip I will always cherish.
I went in 2012, and we could walk any where freely with out a guide. in the area where he first entered there is a hidden Inca trail that takes you around the back side of that mountain. The trail is incredible and extremely dangerous because the drop off is straight down, and there are no hand rails, but the views were spectacular.
Thanks Cody!...the whole process to see it seemed overwhelming. This gave me a better idea of what to expect. Good tip on the afternoon train.
Thank you, glad it helped 😃
You save money by taking the afternoon train, but you have to spend money on over night accommodations at Aguas Calientes. Is the cost of accommodation less than the difference between taking the morning vs afternoon train, plus meals, etc? Aguas Calientes seems like a nice place to chill... I didn't get a chance to wander around the town because I was rushing through it to catch the train or the bus.
I think Cody did it right!...@singlah you’re comparing the cost of accommodations and meals?...wouldn’t you have spent that if you stayed where you were anyway? Unless you didn’t eat or have a place to sleep before you went to Aguas Cliente? And a bonus is not having to run around like you did, because you would have had time the day before to find where the buses and trains were. So, yes, the price difference is worth it...specially if the you get more time to explore another city and have a more enjoyable stress free train ride.
This is pretty much exactly what it's like. I went up in the afternoon, and was up there for golden hour, but he's really captured the exprience perfectly.
I visited in 1974, it was a mean feat to get there and the trip up the mountain was in an old VW trooper, hanging off the sides of the tiny dirt track to the site. What I would call now a white knuckle ride. There was barely a town at the base of the mountain where the train pulled in from Cusco just lots of single vendors trying to sell their fruit etc... still spectacular and the Lamas still spit at you👍 Great Video Kiddooo
The best video ever!!! ♡
Thank you Dolly!
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4:39 - Wow!!!! Those views look surreal!!! You look like you were superimposed on the view of Machu Picchu 😮
Carol they are I went there last year and it’s scary but insanely cool
If you are physically fit, don't get the train to Macchu Picchu. Hike the Inca Trail! It's far more rewarding and the scenery along the whole hiking trail is beautiful.
Do you mean from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes....or how?
@@tiberio1352 I wonder how much the Royal Incan trail has changed. We hiked it in early '90s, stayed in Cuzco, came out along the Urubumba River and picked up the trail from a town whose name I forget (but what an amazing town it was, Incan-built, with an ancient yet remarkably sophisticated sewage system visible). From there we hiked 4-5 days into Machu Picchu. At the time the train/bus option was brand new, and I can see from this video what was lost by this. Back then, we waltzed into MP from above like conquering heroes, and spent our time there doing as we pleased, like a bunch of free-range chickens. It wasn't wild, it was as manicured looking as it is today, with a few security/guide types walking around in cahoots with the hustlers selling their "ancient" artifacts. I don't believe there were as many as 30 other touristas there at the same time as us. I am stunned by the crowds, and thank god for having gone in my youth.The last town before entering the trail had to be Ollantaytambo. I remember getting on a bus from the town to the other side of the Urubamba river, after which we were on our own two feet. I guess whatever entry point to the trail you choose will be decided by how much time you have.
I was just researching that. 5day/4night hiking excursion. Looks cool
The whole South America is the inca trail!
You don’t need to be ultra fit to hike either. We had 60year olds pass us at times. It all depends how you respond to the altitude. It took my fit husband down for a couple of days. Be sure to get used to it in Cuzco for a few days.
Magnificent job!!! This is amazing and detailed video, explicitly explained...thank you!
Toured MP in 1974, and again in 1975. Don't remember any town by the tracks. School busses were used to get to the top. The road had to be bulldozed at least once a week to make them a single lane wide.
I'm loving the funny endings! Oh, I love the WHOLE video!!! So thankful for you sharing your adventure's💜
Lisa's Life so happy you like the funny endings. It’s fun showing the behind the scenes dynamic haha
Haha glad you enjoyed it Lisa
@@AffinityAdventure I love that one with the pigeon...where you tell Cody please throw some birdseed in front of my camera.🐦
Lisa's Life haha yeah that one fun. Sadly he didn’t do it though 🤷♂️
Wow that town has grown about ten fold since I was there in 1996.
M Mc si es verdad en en 96 habitaban 300 mil ahora en el 2019 hay más de 1.5 millones es una de las ciudades más fuertes del Perú..!!
Your production quality has really caught up with your enthusiasm. The editing and transitions are really solid.
Nels Lindahl happy you like this style! We’re trying to find something that works for everyone :)
Appreciate it Nels!
HighSpeedNoDrag so because we decided to completely dive into a new industry that had little information and so much risk and put 5 years of our life into it. We were handed everything with no responsibility. So much ignorance and selective perspective in that comment 🤔
I stand corrected, embarrassed and will delete my comment.
Thanks for showing this beautiful wonder of my country. However, there is so much to see along Peru. My fav place is Callejón de Huaylas. You can see the most spectacular snow - capped mountains
Been there, done that. When we went in 1984, the train took us to the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu is, and we got off and got on little buses that took us to the top where the site is.
i walked up and down from the train. 1979. great presentation.
I did the same in 79, several times. We also climbed Wina pichu, the peak at the end of Machu Pichu.
At the top of Wina pichu, there is a huge rock with a hollow underneath.
A guy who climbed with us, an American if I remember correctly, knocked himself senseless on this rock. Machu Pichu looked very small from the top.
Very informative, the village is never mentioned really.
I spent ages trying to get to Machu Picchu about 20-30 years back it was virtually impossible. Now its a lot easier Im in a wheelchair and that's almost impossible to get to Machu Picchu in, still could be worse I get to visit other locations. Thanks for sharing your journey.
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Appreciate the comment and it’s true it has become more accessible, but maybe not as wheelchair friendly. At least there are a lot of other incredible places to see as well
@@CodyBuffinton Thanks Cody I get about quite a bit, and we all get to see where your traveling. 👍
There are accessible travel agencies that go to Machu Picchu now, look up wheel the world!
@@alikastyle Thank you 👍👍👍
Hey DC Allen ! Fully understand your comments, I have family that does not travel either. So make and post to UA-cam for friends and family to see the world as we have seen it. One caveat, our videos only have sound and narrative texts. Have tried to be different with zero talking.
Content quality is FIREEEEE!!
Cross disolves may be a little excessive but other than that
Jonathan Pla wooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Jonathan!
I liked your video too. You gave really good advice about the train ride in, (great advice on the train) actually its excellent advice. I went one time to Machu PIcchu, it was amazing but I didn't get to see the sun set, had to leave to catch the bus to get to our train. I tell people you should stay 2 days. He's right, going early to the bus line helps. We didn't arrive until 5am and the line was very long. I missed the sunrise but my friend got to see it. Only thing I can add is new people going should also go do the Inca Bridge trail - it was off to the left - pretty cool and beautiful. Thanks again.
I SUGGEST YOU TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT HIDDEN INCA TOURS and brush up on yout research of tbis place it is nowadays considered to be megalithic site which the inca built on top of ,you actually show a very good example of this in your video peace love and safe passage
Thank you for the tips, good to know what to expect, on the chance I ever get to visit..looks very touristy!!
Production quality is top notch! Great job :)
Wabarus World Wide thanks mate!
Thanks so much!
I love how you smile throughout this video!
Yes, Neanderthals have the capacity to smile. Instead of saying, "cheese," Neanderthals say, "Im going to bar be que you!"
Thank you for that. That was amazing. I will probably never see it in person. Just beautiful. And that train ride looked fantastic!!
I bought some organic coffee from Machu Picchu from my local supermarket! It tastes lovely. I save all the coffee grounds and use it in my garden as fertilizer. My own little patch of Machu Picchu!
Hi Cody , that looks like a very nice quaint town and the scenery is awesome . 😊
All other videos are about who and how it was built ....but this is like going and being there to just enjoy the trip
Been there twice. Not so much for the Inca "renovertion", but for the real megalitic constructions
I went to Machu Pichu like 20 years ago and still my favorite trip I ever done. Back then portable cameras and still beautiful memories
I visited A few years ago, after a lifetime dream of getting to go there. We took the Hiram Bingham Orient Express train down from Cuzco. It was a very luxurious trip of fine dining and entertainment. Our trip was a one day, but we had plenty of time to see a little bit of the town, hike up from where the bus dropped us off, to tour the ruins, have lunch, etc., etc. (The bus ride up to the ruins was VERY scary, but of course, other than walking yourself up, no other alternative). The train ride, in the dark, back to Cuzco was relaxing, and again, very good food, drink, and entertainment. Our hotel in Cuzco was fashioned from an old Spanish monastery. Really neat. Loved my trip to Peru, and given the opportunity, I would return to see more.
Cody thank you for showing us the beautiful and magical city of the Incas, is really amazing how they did it, I noticed this video has a lot production, edition, you put it a lot work, Great Job!!!!
Thanks Grover!
Teotihuacan is where priests were made and that "magic"? I do not think you would like it back
Current theory is they discovered it and built on top of the ancient ruins. Incas were most likely not able to cut stones with advanced diamond-tipped tools to achieve such close fitting stones. You will notice the tops of walls are rough construction (repairs) while the base of structures have exact dimensions, tight fittings, and a much heavier weight. The construction is the same at the Egyptian pyramids and structures in the Middle East. Most likely the ruins were built by a more technologically advanced people, possibly wiped out by an ancient cataclysm 10-12,000 years ago.
Keezer what with the buried ukranian one and the unexamined ones nobody can get to down there, I wonder how long of a span we are really looking at with these precision structures and crossing the period of the last extinction? We think of egyptians as so ancient and they had really ancient stories that are pretty amazing
@@keezer4346 correct. The Inca didn't even have the wheel until the Spanish arrived.
I always find it amazing that the incredibly (By today's standard.) precise stonework that everyone mentions and photographs is a focus of the site, yet it can clearly be seen in just about every shot that the precise stonework is a rarity rather than the norm. It is mostly just mortared random stones. Sometimes, the obvious is hard to see because the impression gets in the way of the real.
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That is a huge load of bull there buddy. Indeed there are varying levels of stone work, for a variety of reasons, but random mortared stones is a complete lie.
even the town has megalithic stone work.
Thanks for showing what "they don't show you". You might want to change your title line to "I am about to bullshit the viewers and show what everyone else has seen of Machu Picchu". This video is a complete waste of time.
Nice video however I agree that there’s nothing in it that everyone else hasn’t seen 🤷🏼♂️
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The video shows the intricacies of getting there, the difference in price between morning trains and daytime trains, standing in line at 4:00 AM for the bus, waiting in line for the Machu Picchu to open, which I personally did not know about. But, of course, you're the guy who knows everything. After all, you have chosen the picture of Einstein to represent you.
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Great video. I like how you showed where the train came in and the bus was literally just over the bridge. That sort of info is really important - for older guys like me. I used to like exploring where various things are, but now I just want to know, y'know.
It reminded me of when I was visiting Pompeii in 1991.
In the opening shot you can see why they chose to build the city where it's at. The giant face. He shows it over an over without mentioning it. I wonder if he even sees it. See how the oldest part is the closest to the face, everything is oriented to see it , amazing ,
Who’s face do you think it is?
@InkaM the mountain in the background, looks like a face looking up towards the sky. The highest peak is the nose, that's connected to the forehead , then there's the lips , like puckered. That's why he is standing to one side
It still looks amazing but like so many other places in the world, Machu Picchu has become too popular and crowded
JA YE ya, the internet ultimately overexposed the world and stirred up a global shit stew.
To be honest we went mid November and avoided the crowds and still had good weather, still worth it if it is a little overcrowded because the place is magical
These were my ancestors always wanted to go maybe one day
Just found you from Brett Conti's video and cant wait to see more travel vlogs
I was there in the early 70s and took the train to a point where the Inca Trail started. Two nights and just under 30 miles, staying in a schoolhouse and a cave. Cost of the train a few dollars. Entry to Macchu Pichu under five dollars. Stayed in the park until after they closed to climb Huayna Picchu in the twilight. Climbed over the fence in the dark and slept in the bushes. Walked down ti the town and train. Cost of hiking the trail zero. Room in Cuzco under $10 for a night. Prices today are ridiculous and the experience is not the same. Progress?
We took the family to Machu Picchu about 10 years ago. Definitely one of our most memorable vacations!
How much did you spend
I did this a little differently and it worked out pretty good. We bought tickets in advance to hike the mountain that you see in the background called waynapicchu. Our entrance time was 8am and our time slop for the mountain was 10-11am. When we first arrived we went straight to the mountain and did the hike and once we finished, the one way path took us to the exit. We thought we couldn’t get back in. But since we had the mountain ticket we actually could go back in and got a 2nd stamp on our entrance ticket and this time we did the Machu Picchu tour. It was later in the afternoon around 2pm and it wasn’t that busy either.