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This section of the trail feels like jungle. Dense green vegetation, lots of moss, and lots of plant variety.
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Making our way up from La Playa to Lucma Lodge.
One of the reasons people take the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu is that you get a unique view of the ruins that few people see. Here, in the upper middle section of the photo, is our first view of Machu Picchu. You can see the terracing on the downslope.
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Ken Roberts
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa Teresa, PE
“This section of the trail feels like jungle. Dense green vegetation, lots of moss, and lots of plant variety.”  

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This section of the trail feels like jungle. Dense green vegetation, lots of moss, and lots of plant variety.
One of the reasons people take the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu is that you get a unique view of the ruins that few people see. Here, in the upper middle section of the photo, is our first view of Machu Picchu. You can see the terracing on the downslope.
A view down into the valley as we work our way around the hill toward Machu Picchu. Part of this trail is on the old Inca trail system, and if you look closely you can see the stonework. There is a classic hike to Machu Picchu called the "Inca Trail" but, in reality, the area is full of Inca trails.
One of the nicer bridges along the route. It moves around a little, but it's well built.
View from the bridge over the river on the way in to the train station.
Lucma lodge. No heating system - doesn't need one.
Making our way through the groves of coffee plants to Lucma Lodge.
Making our way up from La Playa to Lucma Lodge.
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