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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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Looking over the steep valley from Winay Wayna ruins
One of the nicer bridges along the route. It moves around a little, but it's well built.
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Ken Roberts
Feb 9, 2016 near Santa Teresa, PE
“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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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.
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.
This section of the trail feels like jungle. Dense green vegetation, lots of moss, and lots of plant variety.
On the way into the train station at Hidroelectrica.
The ticket office. There is one train for the locals (cheap, tourists not permitted) and another train for tourists (much more expensive, locals not permitted).
The waiting area for the train. It is possible to trek the rest of the way to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, but we took the train.
Looking over the steep valley from Winay Wayna ruins
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