Solo Travel Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru
We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Aini, a member of the Solo Travel Society. Aini is from Malaysia, and submitted the following report about Machu Picchu. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 2 (1 is easiest, 4 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Spanish
The mystique of Machu Picchu.
Reasons to go: Hiram Bingham stumbled upon one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century—and what was named in 2007 as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.
I had always dreamed of reaching Machu Picchu, but years of being bogged down with the humdrum, mundane routine of the rat race had seen my dream grow dimmer. Until, that is, I decided to finally quit my job in May 2011, and fly to South America to spend my 40th birthday at Machu Picchu.
Hey, they say life begins at 40, right?
There are so many articles written about Machu Picchu that I have nothing new to add except that it is simply amazing. Words do not do this place justice. You have to be there to soak in the scenery.
Taking a break to soak it all in.
Fulfilling a travel dream.
Further proof that I did it!
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety - 2 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language - 2 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 2 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 2 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 2 (1 is easiest, 4 is most difficult)
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Anyone want to hike machu picchu with me around July 21 ish?????
Machu Picchu is such an amazing place to visit that it just can’t be described in words. If you know anyone that wants to visit Machu Picchu, we are taking a group of solo travelers here at the end of May. For more info, visit http://solomatetravel.com/trip/peru-featuring-machu-picchu/.
Machu Picchu is definitely on my bucket list. Im certain Ill get to it in the next few years (shooting for pre-2015 if possible). Ive just been to Angkor wat in Cambodia last week and as an aspiring anthropologist places like this get me all tingly and excited! Cant wait to see Machu Picchu in person too.
Machu Picchu is on my travels list for later this year…..and I’m solo! Thanks for the great info!
Wow i so want to visit Mach Picchu!! It is one of my biggest dreams going there!
I am solo traveller based in Nepal early last year I walked alone for about 2000km solo across Great Himalaya Trail (www.suniltamang.com).Travelling to Machu Picchu is one in my bucket list and thanks for sharing information and I am sure it will help me in future.
I wish to travel to Peru, is one of my dreams. I live and work on Costa Rica and there are a lot of solo female travellers coming, and they trully enjoy the adventure experience in this amazing country also!!!
Great information. Any idea how someone with asthma would tackle this?
What a wonderful experience. I hope to be there in July 2012. Thanks
jules