Hi Sir Rosco. Machu Picchu is in a valley that is significantly lower than Cusco, so it stays fairly warm all year round. The bottom is considered semi-tropical (hundreds of varieties of orchids thrive there). The ruins are a bit higher up, but not much, so temps don't get terribly cold. The most you have to deal with is rain and fog, which is quite common, so take a rain slick. Usually, the fog and rain clear a bit in the afternoon. Otherwise a shirt, sweater, and maybe a light jacket will do.
I took the train from Ollantaytambo to Agaus Caleentes. Indeed, it is a pretty ride. I stayed 1 night in lovely Ollantaytambo, so called "living Incas". Of course, Machu Picchu, what an amazing and mist-cloaked lost city. I like your film. Reminder me a lot of the wonderful journey. Could I share your film with my friends?
Hi Barbara, when did you go to Cusco/MP? I am planning to go in March but am concerned about the weather? I heard it's the rainy season then and it can be dangerous to travel around then?
Hi RJ: I believe that is the rainy season, but there are upsides to going then, as the crowds are smaller. One year (I don'tremember which) the rains were very heavy and washed out the track, but that was very unusual.
I enjoyed your video. I went to Peru in 2002, but I only had a camera, no video recorder. It was nice to see again what I saw then. I took the backpacker train, though. It was about $40 and was definitely full. I still can't believe I walked all over Machu Picchu. Cusco was incredible, but I got terribly sick from the altitude.
Hi Walter. I didn't have any negative effects from the altitude, but I don't start to feel the effects of altitude until about 14,000 feet, and I believe Machu Picchu is lower than that.
Thank you for sharing. My biggest wish is to go there one day. I don't know why but I think those mountains must be feel like heaven. You took me there for 7 minutes today. Gracias!
Sorry, there is no such thing like Machu Picchu Village, this village at the end station is called "Aqua Caliente" due to the hot water pools. To go to the Machu Picchu you have to get a bus and climb up the mountain, from that village. Btw there is a big daily market with nice stuff. It is anyway appropriate to spend the night there and take one of the early buses in the morning.
Hi Hanspeter: I’m sorry, but that’s not correct. The original name of the village is Aguascalientes, but the government renamed it a while back to Machu Picchu Village to make it clearer. There was apparently a lot of confusion over people thinking they were going to Machu Picchu not knowing they needed to buy a train ticket to Aguascalientes. I’m sure the local people still refer to it as Aguascalientes, but the train station is now named Machu Picchu Village.
Hi Princess: The altitude nearly killed me as well, but if you ever go back, buy a pill called Sorochepill - all the altitude sickness will magically go away!
This video can help you decide what is the best way to get to Machu Picchu. There are 5 options to choose from th-cam.com/video/8k-Fi3VfeDM/w-d-xo.html
Hi Barbara, thanks for sharing your interesting video. The views there look spectacular. I have just now subscribed to your channel. I live in Melbourne Australia. Whenever I travel, I always make a point to ride on all the public transport. Anyway, wishing you the very best. Robert.
You buy a ticket in town for the bus that takes you up the hill to Machu Picchu. I didn’t have any problem with altitude sickness because it doesn’t start to affect me until 4,000 meters (about 14,000 feet) and Machu Picchu is only 2,430 meters (about 8,000 feet high)
I went there one Christmas a few years ago. Christmas Eve in Cusco was lovely! The trip to the base of Machu Picchu was uneventful, but the train coming back broke down, so they had to send out a second engine to come and rescue us. Even better, *_that_* broke down too, so they had to send a *_third_* engine out to get us back to Cusco!
I am a 76 year old railfan and thought that this video was magnificent. With such beautiful scenery and coverage by the camera operator it could have gone on for another hour. Superb. Thank you
Ten years ago..the bus ride on another video looks dangerous! I would go to machu if i had to take bus. I also heard it can get very cold at nite so bring warm jacket cap gloves.
Lo que Peru ya deberia estar planeando es invertir unos mas de 1.000 MILLONES de dolares para que el agua en todo el Peru se pueda tomar del caño como paises desarrollados Peru tiene el recurso para hacerlo, cambiaría todo el Peru por supuesto.
Nacida en Chosica, Peru un residencial pueblo y con pokas vecinos, pokoa s casa, alrededor, he bebido buen agua potable, casi dulce, mejor ke la sprin g wtaer de USA, mis hermnaos y yo, tomabamos del canio y nunca nos enfermamos, los suizos algunos italinaos despues y los peruano, recogian el agua del rio Rimmmmac y lo subian por tubos arriba y luego bajab a par a las casa, y si ahora no hay agua y el sabor es desabrido, creo ke es por la poblacion ke aumn eto, vinieron del norte, del centro a la capital, y este sera el problema, ke falt agua, , nacida en los 50s, nunca falto agua , y la califdad era excelente,gracias. Chosica fue diseiaida por el Ingles James Impett, los puentes, parke, municipio, colegios, etc, eramos pokitoos, mayoria descendientes de britanicos, algunos alllem naes e irlandeses, etc.a mis 60 , nadie em cree mi eda,,mucahs frutas,, rio limpio, etc.
the train ride was beautiful but they really need to repair the tracks they were very worn when i travelled this way in 2011, i thought Peru and her people were absolutely beautiful ,thanks for the memory
Beautiful shots, looks like you had a blast in Machu Picchu - I know we did! Just subscribed to your channel, hopefully you can check us out too. Cheers!
Ms. Weibel, Did you experience any altitude sickness or shortness-of-breath on this trip to Machu Picchu? I have been told that there are actually "oxygen stations" along the way for people, who feel they may need some oxygen replenishment. I'm 65 and in fairly good shape for my age, but not athletic by any stretch of the imagination, and slightly worried about my upcoming trek to Machu Picchu.
I prefered the trains which ran in 1986. They were old but clean. Pullman trains. Travelled from Runius to Cusco. The decent into Cuso was interesting at night??
Why do you say from Cusco when the train departs from Poroy & there is no village called Machu Picchu the train arrives at Aguas Calientes. How was the train empty when at the zig zag track, then full at the end?
Hello Luredaddy: I explain in the first 1 20 seconds of the video that the Train Station is in Poroy, about a 20-minute taxi ride from the center of Cusco. However, despite its location, it is still referred to as the Cusco Station for Machu Picchu. As for the names Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes, the original name of the town Is Aguas Calientes, however some years ago the Peruvian government decided to rename the town Machu Picchu Pueblo, due to confusion about what was the destination for the Machu Picchu ruins. The name Machu Picchu Pueblo is what is currently shown on maps. The difference in passengers is that there are very few passengers from Poroy to Ollantaytambo, but the train fills up at the Ollantaytambo stop.
@@BarbaraWeibel Thank you for your reply. On my trip in 2014 I was driven by car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo & pick up from there & driven back to Cusco. I would like to know now why I didn't leave from Poroy, but as the agent is no longer open I guess I will never know. I was pick up very early from my hotel driven to Ollantaytambo a agent met in the car park walked to the train. The train was packed & I didn't have a good seat, when I arrived I was met again by a guide who sent my bag to the Hotel before we took the bus up to Machu Picchu & was given a 2.5 hour tour of Machu Picchu after I could get a free lunch in the cafe. I knew nothing of this drive or guide it was so unexpected. Before I departed I looked at my ticket & it had seat 2 which was right at the front of the train, with that large window it was like watching a movie looking at the vista. Now I understand why there were no people & then there were.
Great video of this wonderful journey. But the sad thing is, the train used to go all the way from San Pedro station in the centre of Cusco, and climb out of the city via an impressive series of zig-zags and horseshoe-curves. Now they have chopped the service back to Poroy which is in the middle of nowhere and requires a taxi ride often through congested traffic to reach. I don't know why they have done this as the line from San Pedro is still there and obviously used by something as the rails are still shiny. When I was there no-one could give me a convincing answer as to why this retrograde decision had been made. I wonder if trains for locals use it, that are not available to tourists?
I wonder if you realize that Machu Picchu mountain is the nose of a giant? his nose, lips and chin, but the pic I have on my computer, I can turn it so it'straight up, or to the left so it's a profile behind the nose the head is messed up, some pics I can find where the eye would be and many I cannot!! but it is true and a fact that it is definitely a nose!!!!
I don't blame you jaky my late wife and I never had the money to travel but in the past one of my daughters brought a computer in a taxi which I never wanted I hated technology anyway not anymore as I get great pleasure traveling around the world sat here on the sofa
El problema es que a esta compañía se le concesiono como operador ferroviario, pero abusivamente esta empresa vende y opera paquetes turísticos, quitando el trabajo a miles de operadores locales.
Nice video but how did you edit out all of the people? I was there in April 2019 and you couldn't see anything for the crowds, a solid line from Ollantytambo through Machu Picchu and back. I finally had to laugh. Agua Caliente had a solid line of Grayhound-size buses all the way through from the train station out the other end of that little town. MP and etc., Peru's greatest attraction. A guide told me that there were two million(!) Peruvians in the tourist business.
BARBARA: Wondering if you may be related to me...albeit distantly. My mom was a Weibel from Chicago. Her brother was an entertainer during WW2. Don't know much about the Weibel side of my family so I can't really offer much more info.
Hi Burt: I just happen to be visiting my father in Chicago and asked him. He says none of that rings a bell, so I suspect not, though Weibel is a fairly uncommon name in the U.S.
I traveled here with the woman who is now my Wife, native to Ecuador, in all the places I have seen during my life this is the greatest, all was professional, people were fantastic. I was happy she arranged this train ride as the ride is as beautiful as the actual ruins are and worth every penny it cost, a must do if the chance ever comes to you, Thank you for posting this video,
Hi Heather: I got on the train just outside of Cusco. There were only a handful of passengers there because most go overland to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley & stay overnight to see the ruins there. That town is about halfway to Macchu Picchu. When we stopped there the train filled up. I had taken a day tour through the Sacred Valley so didn't need to see them and I was very glad I took the train from Cusco because it was a wonderful experience being doted on by the crew the first half.
Hey barbara, I know this trip happened over 5 years ago and so you might not remember too well but i am planning a trip here in june and i was wondering if you remember there being any tunnels on the way to machu pichu on the train? I suffer from extreme claustrophobia and so i just want to make sure there are no tunnels before i plan my trip. Thank you!
Allthingspeny Hi! As you say, I took this train quite some time ago, so I’m not 100% sure, but I don’t remember any tunnels. If there are any, I’m sure they were just short ones.
This was a great video, my wife and I visited in November last year and we were fortunate (very) to travel on the Hiram Bingham train totally fantastic. The people are so really very nice, service and food was out of this world they really know how to help everyone enjoy the journey, I hope to repeat it some day. As for Machu Picchu it will blow you away truly remarkable, however a lot more can be learned about the construction if you do some research on google you will be amazed stunned at what you will learn. Thanks for sharing your video it brought back lovely memories.
You’re probably right Aaron. But not when you’re 67, with.a bad hip. I think my long-haul trekking days are behind me...though I still do easier day treks!
hi miss weibel! i love your video - it's very informative without too much talk :-) however, you mentioned something about luggage allowance at the start of the video - what was that about? we will be travelling with two suit cases to aguas calientes/MP. any tips/ further info regarding luggage? thank you very much!
Hi Ariel. All the information online said that luggage space was not guaranteed, but I had no problem taking luggage with me, especially since most people do it as a day trip.
Wow what an experience! I Just moved to Brazil and Im planing to do alot of travelling. Who did you book this journey through if you dont mind me asking? You mentioned you travelled alot so you must have some good tips?...
I believe at the time I booked it through the Peru Rail website, but I have heard lately that the site is not working properly. You can buy tickets once you arrive in Peru, and any hotel should be able to help you with this.Yes, I travel most of the time. Check out my blog for more info: holeinthedonut.com
It is as they are domestic tourists... But as there is no other way of getting to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) than by train (or hike...) there is a seperate transport for local people with other, less luxury trains. And affordable prices of course
Did you go in Feb? We are going in Feb, 2014. Any helpful hints? How well did you adjust to the altitude? Where did you eat once you got to Machu Picchu?
Hi Michael: I believe I was there in December. The altitude is not an issue because the town is actually in a valley. You gain a bit of altitude going up to the ruins, but not enough to bother most people. My best tip is don;t try to do in all in one day from Cusco. Stay overnight somewhere and then you can stay in the park until it closes at (5 p.m. I think). Most tpurists leave in time to catch the afternoon train back to Cusco, so the park absolutely empties out by 2 p.m. and it's magical being there without the crowds, watching the sun go down. There are plenty of places to eat in town - pizza places, etc., and even some fine restaurants in the upscale resorts like Inkaterra.
How clean the town. Compare this with Los Angeles or Muslim middle east.
or the Philippines.
This is beautiful. How long was the walk to the mountains after the peru rail train ride?
Hi Leyla. I took the bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu. It’s about a 20-minute trip. You could walk it if you preferred.
Hi Sir Rosco. Machu Picchu is in a valley that is significantly lower than Cusco, so it stays fairly warm all year round. The bottom is considered semi-tropical (hundreds of varieties of orchids thrive there). The ruins are a bit higher up, but not much, so temps don't get terribly cold. The most you have to deal with is rain and fog, which is quite common, so take a rain slick. Usually, the fog and rain clear a bit in the afternoon. Otherwise a shirt, sweater, and maybe a light jacket will do.
Where are all the junk laying around and garbage?like there would be in the USA?
Perú is wonderful..
is Amazing..
the Peruvian Food is Delicious 😍
the Best of World ..
Nice video...
Come to my restaurant.
I took the train from Ollantaytambo to Agaus Caleentes. Indeed, it is a pretty ride. I stayed 1 night in lovely Ollantaytambo, so called "living Incas". Of course, Machu Picchu, what an amazing and mist-cloaked lost city. I like your film. Reminder me a lot of the wonderful journey. Could I share your film with my friends?
Of course Angela, feel free to share it with anyone you like. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. You'll be amazed by Machu Picchu - I was and I've seen so many places it's hard to impress me.
Hi Barbara, when did you go to Cusco/MP? I am planning to go in March but am concerned about the weather? I heard it's the rainy season then and it can be dangerous to travel around then?
Hi RJ: I believe that is the rainy season, but there are upsides to going then, as the crowds are smaller. One year (I don'tremember which) the rains were very heavy and washed out the track, but that was very unusual.
I’m going next January. I noticed the train was quite empty. Is it because of the cost or the time of year or both?
Did you encounter much rain?
Hi Angelica: Thanks so much for your comment and glad you enjoyed my video. It is definitely a little piece of heaven there.
Barbara Weibel lorrycrashes
Barbara Weibel next morning
I enjoyed your video. I went to Peru in 2002, but I only had a camera, no video recorder. It was nice to see again what I saw then. I took the backpacker train, though. It was about $40 and was definitely full. I still can't believe I walked all over Machu Picchu. Cusco was incredible, but I got terribly sick from the altitude.
Any troubles with altitude sickness at Ollantaytambo or anywhere ??
Dizzying heights.
Hi Walter. I didn't have any negative effects from the altitude, but I don't start to feel the effects of altitude until about 14,000 feet, and I believe Machu Picchu is lower than that.
THE ANNOUNCER SAID : NO SMOKING INSIDE THIS TRAIN.!! I love my country!
The local train is different, also you can carry your llamas and vicuñas on it, is just for cusquenian people
Thank you for sharing. My biggest wish is to go there one day. I don't know why but I think those mountains must be feel like heaven. You took me there for 7 minutes today. Gracias!
Muy buen video y saludos para l@s herman@s de Perú.
Amazing journey in Peru.
Sorry, there is no such thing like Machu Picchu Village, this village at the end station is called "Aqua Caliente" due to the hot water pools. To go to the Machu Picchu you have to get a bus and climb up the mountain, from that village. Btw there is a big daily market with nice stuff. It is anyway appropriate to spend the night there and take one of the early buses in the morning.
Hi Hanspeter: I’m sorry, but that’s not correct. The original name of the village is Aguascalientes, but the government renamed it a while back to Machu Picchu Village to make it clearer. There was apparently a lot of confusion over people thinking they were going to Machu Picchu not knowing they needed to buy a train ticket to Aguascalientes. I’m sure the local people still refer to it as Aguascalientes, but the train station is now named Machu Picchu Village.
Hi Barbara, I was there in Aguas Caliente in 2012, I think this is a bad decision from the government, as it will confuse tourist as you mentioned.
Bien,bien. Bonito Peru
EXTRAORDÍNÁRIO VÍDEO DESSE LINDO PAÍS QUE É O PERU. GOSTEI IMENSO. É UMA MARAVILHA. PARABÉNS E FELICIDADES PARA O PERU.
So happy you liked it!
Hi Princess: The altitude nearly killed me as well, but if you ever go back, buy a pill called Sorochepill - all the altitude sickness will magically go away!
Barbara Weibel sorochepil
Magnifique paysage, bien filmé, je me suis abonné ☺☻
Brilliant video Barbara the guy with the handycam in front is the luckiest guy and got the best view.
Very educational video! Thanks for sharing. BTW, the Backpacker train is now known as the Expedition train.
This video can help you decide what is the best way to get to Machu Picchu. There are 5 options to choose from th-cam.com/video/8k-Fi3VfeDM/w-d-xo.html
Barbara thank you for your beautiful Video. I am planing on going in September and I really appreciate the information you provided.
God Bless
Juan
You're very welcome Juan. Have a wonderful trip!
I'm surprised at how luxurious that train was but there didn't seem to be many other passengers - or were they all in the backpacker class?
Hi Barbara, thanks for sharing your interesting video. The views there look spectacular. I have just now subscribed to your channel. I live in Melbourne Australia. Whenever I travel, I always make a point to ride on all the public transport. Anyway, wishing you the very best. Robert.
Thank you Robert. So kind of you too leave A comment. And thanks for subscribing.
Notice how clean everything is and the obvious pride of the people - we can learn from this.
Great, when you leave the train how do you travel up ? Do you get altitiude sickness?
You buy a ticket in town for the bus that takes you up the hill to Machu Picchu. I didn’t have any problem with altitude sickness because it doesn’t start to affect me until 4,000 meters (about 14,000 feet) and Machu Picchu is only 2,430 meters (about 8,000 feet high)
@@BarbaraWeibel thanks for that at age 74 with High blood pressure I had a doubt
I'm Machu Picchu bond in September. I hope to enjoy my train trip as well. I was a loco jockey for the good ol' BM&LP Railroad back in the day.
Hope your trip is as wonderful as mine was!
this is my plan someday with my wife go to machu pichu
hi Juan, can I also use the wagon for peruvian people? or it is forbiden for tourist...cause I prefair the local way to travel.
I went there one Christmas a few years ago. Christmas Eve in Cusco was lovely!
The trip to the base of Machu Picchu was uneventful, but the train coming back broke down, so they had to send out a second engine to come and rescue us.
Even better, *_that_* broke down too, so they had to send a *_third_* engine out to get us back to Cusco!
Oh, that must have been a riot! Thanks for sharing.
there are 3 wagons for tourist and 6 wagons for peruvian people. That cost 14 dollar.
I am a 76 year old railfan and thought that this video was magnificent. With such beautiful scenery and coverage by the camera operator it could have gone on for another hour. Superb. Thank you
Thank you smilevideotrains - that's a lovely compliment
76 yes life soon passes us old buggers by I shall be 75 this month
wow...nice Video! greetings from Switzerland
Thomas1980 thanks so much. I also love Switzerland 😊
Loved your video. I'm hoping to go to Peru in September and celebrate my 50th birthday. Your video was very helpful.
Glad you enjoyed it YoliGZ! And it's a wonderful birthday gift to give yourself :-)
well if you can afford why not go there and enjoy it
Ten years ago..the bus ride on another video looks dangerous! I would go to machu if i had to take bus. I also heard it can get very cold at nite so bring warm jacket cap gloves.
Lo que Peru ya deberia estar planeando es invertir unos mas de 1.000 MILLONES de dolares para que el agua en todo el Peru se pueda tomar del caño como paises desarrollados Peru tiene el recurso para hacerlo, cambiaría todo el Peru por supuesto.
Nacida en Chosica, Peru un residencial pueblo y con pokas vecinos, pokoa s casa, alrededor, he bebido buen agua potable, casi dulce, mejor ke la sprin g wtaer de USA, mis hermnaos y yo, tomabamos del canio y nunca nos enfermamos, los suizos algunos italinaos despues y los peruano, recogian el agua del rio Rimmmmac y lo subian por tubos arriba y luego bajab a par a las casa, y si ahora no hay agua y el sabor es desabrido, creo ke es por la poblacion ke aumn eto, vinieron del norte, del centro a la capital, y este sera el problema, ke falt agua, , nacida en los 50s, nunca falto agua , y la califdad era excelente,gracias. Chosica fue diseiaida por el Ingles James Impett, los puentes, parke, municipio, colegios, etc, eramos pokitoos, mayoria descendientes de britanicos, algunos alllem naes e irlandeses, etc.a mis 60 , nadie em cree mi eda,,mucahs frutas,, rio limpio, etc.
the train ride was beautiful but they really need to repair the tracks they were very worn when i travelled this way in 2011, i thought Peru and her people were absolutely beautiful ,thanks for the memory
You're welcome Felix, glad it brought back good memories
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yo soy peruano he viajado a cusco
thank you for your effort to share to us all. i wish one day i can visit this place with my son (now 5 years old)
Good video! Excellent thanks
thanks for sharing your videos
thank you so much!
Thanks for uploading video im going on March of 2013 and this video gives me an idea of what to expect! thanks once again
I had 2 places to go on my priority list: Teotihuacan in Mexico en Machu Picchu. Guess I'm still missing the 2d one, and can't wait to go...
Beautiful shots, looks like you had a blast in Machu Picchu - I know we did! Just subscribed to your channel, hopefully you can check us out too. Cheers!
Ms. Weibel, Did you experience any altitude sickness or shortness-of-breath on this trip to Machu Picchu? I have been told that there are actually "oxygen stations" along the way for people, who feel they may need some oxygen replenishment. I'm 65 and in fairly good shape for my age, but not athletic by any stretch of the imagination, and slightly worried about my upcoming trek to Machu Picchu.
Great video. Barbera
Looks better then Amtrak.
I prefered the trains which ran in 1986. They were old but clean. Pullman trains. Travelled from Runius to Cusco. The decent into Cuso was interesting at night??
Thanks for the video, I’m actually considering this trip next year.
Take the early train if there still are 2.
Corona be like:🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@vitmirzeqiri557 Yep, I’m in Brazil, was supposed to go to Peru in the middle of the year, but wasn’t going anywhere in the middle of this lol.
Typical women has to take half a house with her wherever she goes.
Set outside the circle and be different for God sake.
LOL - I traveled for eight years with no home base and just a 22" carry-on suitcase and a small backpack.I'd like to see you do that.
A Young Bear called Paddington from Peru.
Well Hello again. I am now coming up to 82 years and had another view. So surprised not to see more comments. Nice to come with you again.
Well thanks for stopping by again!
Why do you say from Cusco when the train departs from Poroy & there is no village called Machu Picchu the train arrives at Aguas Calientes. How was the train empty when at the zig zag track, then full at the end?
Hello Luredaddy: I explain in the first 1
20 seconds of the video that the Train Station is in Poroy, about a 20-minute taxi ride from the center of Cusco. However, despite its location, it is still referred to as the Cusco Station for Machu Picchu. As for the names Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes, the original name of the town Is Aguas Calientes, however some years ago the Peruvian government decided to rename the town Machu Picchu Pueblo, due to confusion about what was the destination for the Machu Picchu ruins. The name Machu Picchu Pueblo is what is currently shown on maps. The difference in passengers is that there are very few passengers from Poroy to Ollantaytambo, but the train fills up at the Ollantaytambo stop.
@@BarbaraWeibel Thank you for your reply. On my trip in 2014 I was driven by car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo & pick up from there & driven back to Cusco. I would like to know now why I didn't leave from Poroy, but as the agent is no longer open I guess I will never know. I was pick up very early from my hotel driven to Ollantaytambo a agent met in the car park walked to the train. The train was packed & I didn't have a good seat, when I arrived I was met again by a guide who sent my bag to the Hotel before we took the bus up to Machu Picchu & was given a 2.5 hour tour of Machu Picchu after I could get a free lunch in the cafe. I knew nothing of this drive or guide it was so unexpected. Before I departed I looked at my ticket & it had seat 2 which was right at the front of the train, with that large window it was like watching a movie looking at the vista. Now I understand why there were no people & then there were.
Great video of this wonderful journey. But the sad thing is, the train used to go all the way from San Pedro station in the centre of Cusco, and climb out of the city via an impressive series of zig-zags and horseshoe-curves. Now they have chopped the service back to Poroy which is in the middle of nowhere and requires a taxi ride often through congested traffic to reach. I don't know why they have done this as the line from San Pedro is still there and obviously used by something as the rails are still shiny. When I was there no-one could give me a convincing answer as to why this retrograde decision had been made. I wonder if trains for locals use it, that are not available to tourists?
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Missed a bus!
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coming!
I've should've taken the train all the way to the Amazon jungle.. the hot water thermal baths are nice on a rainy cold day at Agua Calientes..
I wonder if you realize that Machu Picchu
mountain is the nose of a giant? his nose, lips and chin, but the pic I have on my computer, I can turn it so it'straight up, or to the left so it's a profile behind the nose the head is messed up, some pics I can find where the eye would be and many I cannot!! but it is true and a fact that it is definitely a nose!!!!
I absolutely DO realize that Vadderson. I have exactly the same shot and have often wondered why more people don’t see the “lying down man.”
Glad to hear from you!! On my computer the pic is of his upright nose, and I have to turn it 3 times to the right to have him profiled ...sitting up!!
His lips don't show good until he is sitting up, then very apparent!!
love my country love Perú
I don't blame you jaky my late wife and I never had the money to travel but in the past one of my daughters brought a computer in a taxi which I never wanted I hated technology anyway not anymore as I get great pleasure traveling around the world sat here on the sofa
El problema es que a esta compañía se le concesiono como operador ferroviario, pero abusivamente esta empresa vende y opera paquetes turísticos, quitando el trabajo a miles de operadores locales.
DIOS! Esta de la ptm! soy peruano y no conozco cusco -.-"
Nice video but how did you edit out all of the people? I was there in April 2019 and you couldn't see anything for the crowds, a solid line from Ollantytambo through Machu Picchu and back. I finally had to laugh. Agua Caliente had a solid line of Grayhound-size buses all the way through from the train station out the other end of that little town. MP and etc., Peru's greatest attraction. A guide told me that there were two million(!) Peruvians in the tourist business.
Wow! Guess I just got lucky. I was there in the off season, so I guess that helped.
I really like the way you make this video! thanks for share Barbara. : )-
BARBARA: Wondering if you may be related to me...albeit distantly. My mom was a Weibel from Chicago. Her brother was an entertainer during WW2. Don't know much about the Weibel side of my family so I can't really offer much more info.
Hi Burt: I just happen to be visiting my father in Chicago and asked him. He says none of that rings a bell, so I suspect not, though Weibel is a fairly uncommon name in the U.S.
I traveled here with the woman who is now my Wife, native to Ecuador, in all the places I have seen during my life this is the greatest, all was professional, people were fantastic. I was happy she arranged this train ride as the ride is as beautiful as the actual ruins are and worth every penny it cost, a must do if the chance ever comes to you, Thank you for posting this video,
You're very welcome, Ira. I agree - Machu Picchu is one of the most magnificent places on this planet.
+Ira Shafer
glad you enjoyed
the most wished place of me!!,, that's super amazing but the flight ticket from my city Jakarta to Lima is about U$5000, ,, oh poor me :(
Hi Heather:
I got on the train just outside of Cusco. There were only a handful of passengers there because most go overland to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley & stay overnight to see the ruins there. That town is about halfway to Macchu Picchu. When we stopped there the train filled up. I had taken a day tour through the Sacred Valley so didn't need to see them and I was very glad I took the train from Cusco because it was a wonderful experience being doted on by the crew the first half.
Hey barbara, I know this trip happened over 5 years ago and so you might not remember too well but i am planning a trip here in june and i was wondering if you remember there being any tunnels on the way to machu pichu on the train? I suffer from extreme claustrophobia and so i just want to make sure there are no tunnels before i plan my trip. Thank
you!
Allthingspeny Hi! As you say, I took this train quite some time ago, so I’m not 100% sure, but I don’t remember any tunnels. If there are any, I’m sure they were just short ones.
@@BarbaraWeibel Thank you very much
@@CoachPenelopeCruz :-)
Simplemente espectacular 👌.... muy lindo, me gustaría algún dia hacer ese viaje
No hable espaniol. *.
The roads where che travelled..
Thank you for sharing this amazing sight.
Don't quit your day job
Esperienza indimenticabile 2007
Don't just take the train, hike to Machu Picchu!
Thanks for visiting my country
and be as natural
of heart and sincere face 😍❤
I hope to all in my land
POZUZO
awesome and amazing place. Loved it in March this year 2018
This was a great video, my wife and I visited in November last year and we were fortunate (very) to travel on the Hiram Bingham train totally fantastic. The people are so really very nice, service and food was out of this world they really know how to help everyone enjoy the journey, I hope to repeat it some day. As for Machu Picchu it will blow you away truly remarkable, however a lot more can be learned about the construction if you do some research on google you will be amazed stunned at what you will learn.
Thanks for sharing your video it brought back lovely memories.
Thanks so much for your comment Forbes. I’m pleased you enjoyed my video and that your experience in the train was equally good.
I was..year 1977....and was terrible......Times changes.....great...
Hiking the Inca trail from 82 kilometer to Macchi Picchu is the best way to experience everything!
You’re probably right Aaron. But not when you’re 67, with.a bad hip. I think my long-haul trekking days are behind me...though I still do easier day treks!
Not. Wheelchair.
I didn't know this
How are you doing
To me it would be worth a trip to Peru just for the train ride.
hi miss weibel! i love your video - it's very informative without too much talk :-) however, you mentioned something about luggage allowance at the start of the video - what was that about? we will be travelling with two suit cases to aguas calientes/MP. any tips/ further info regarding luggage? thank you very much!
Hi Ariel. All the information online said that luggage space was not guaranteed, but I had no problem taking luggage with me, especially since most people do it as a day trip.
thank you ms. weibel for clarifying - we should be ok. will downsize :-)
Wow what an experience! I Just moved to Brazil and Im planing to do alot of travelling. Who did you book this journey through if you dont mind me asking? You mentioned you travelled alot so you must have some good tips?...
I believe at the time I booked it through the Peru Rail website, but I have heard lately that the site is not working properly. You can buy tickets once you arrive in Peru, and any hotel should be able to help you with this.Yes, I travel most of the time. Check out my blog for more info: holeinthedonut.com
Hi I went this year in March with my daughter who booked it with Gate 1 Travel. Awesome service, price and touring.
Very useful video thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Simply AMAZING! 😍
How did you handle the thin air?
I get altitude sickness at 4,000 meters, but Machu Picchu is lower than that, so I had no problems
I did it! Wonderful!
So glad you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Thank you for this video. @ 1:48 looks like abandoned town.
这又是什么地方？那么多山脈？
So nice that the local people can be of service to you.
Certainly not a train for the native peons …
You're probably right about that
It is as they are domestic tourists... But as there is no other way of getting to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) than by train (or hike...) there is a seperate transport for local people with other, less luxury trains. And affordable prices of course
Was this rail line built by Minor Cooper Keith and Henry Meiggs?
Sorry, but I don’t know
very well photographed.Planning to visit one of these days!
Did you go in Feb? We are going in Feb, 2014. Any helpful hints? How well did you adjust to the altitude? Where did you eat once you got to Machu Picchu?
Hi Michael: I believe I was there in December. The altitude is not an issue because the town is actually in a valley. You gain a bit of altitude going up to the ruins, but not enough to bother most people. My best tip is don;t try to do in all in one day from Cusco. Stay overnight somewhere and then you can stay in the park until it closes at (5 p.m. I think). Most tpurists leave in time to catch the afternoon train back to Cusco, so the park absolutely empties out by 2 p.m. and it's magical being there without the crowds, watching the sun go down. There are plenty of places to eat in town - pizza places, etc., and even some fine restaurants in the upscale resorts like Inkaterra.
lml viva el PERU carajo lml
Any tunnels on this trip? With the topography, I would have figured there would be a few.
Oh yes! Plenty of tunnels and trestles as well.
You took a suitcase to Machu Piccu ?
Yes, because I stayed three days