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Best Time to Hike Patabamba Trek and Machu Picchu
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You don´t Know when to hike Patabamba Trek and visit Machu Picchu? Here find the information
Patabamba Trek and Machu Picchu is the shortest but beautiful trekking in the region of Cusco in Peru. Patabamba is the beginning point to reach the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo which is located in the Peruvian Andes. Near the popular Sacred Valley of the Incas. So, as in some of the hiking trails, the weather conditions are similar to those in the Cusco area. marked in two great seasons:
A dry season that runs from May to November and a rainy season that begins in December and continues through April. The Best time to hike Patabamba Trek and Machu Picchu is during the dry season (May-November). However, you can visit Patabamba to Huchuy Qosqo all year round. But we suggest you avoid January to March, which are the main rainy months. The dry months of April and November are pleasant.
Temperatures
For Patabamba Trek and Machu Picchu, the temperatures are relatively constant throughout the year. The days are warm (in the 20 degrees Celsius), at night and early in the morning they are cold (low numbers and below zero degrees Celsius in winter). Warm clothing will be required for the trekking.
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Microclimates dominate in the Andes. which means that weather conditions can change rapidly and it is possible for it to rain throughout the year. Bring good rain gear, like a poncho, even in the dry season.
It is important to remember that May to September is the high season for trekking in Peru, especially in the region of Cusco. however, like Patabamba Trek and Machu Picchu it is one of the less popular routes. You are unlikely to find hikers on the trail. Machu Picchu, on the other hand, will be busy.
Do you like this hike? You can book it as 3-Day Patabamba Trek & Machu Picchu
What you need to bring?
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
- Strong and comfortable footwear
- A complete change of clothes (you can afford to bring more spare clothes if you hire a personal porter, see options)
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle, ideally non-disposable canteen (boiled water will be provided)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sunscreen (sun protection cream)
- Insecticide
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, energy bars, etc.
- Camera, lots of film and spare batteries, cash in soles and US $
- Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes after the hike)
- Optional: trekking poles / poles (rubber covers required)
Tour to Patabamba
For now, there is not entrance fees for Patabamba Trail; this tour can be done alone or with travel agency.
Alone.
Take a taxi from Cusco to the community of Patabamba and walk toward the westward through the valley next to the village, then follow the trail which will take you to “Siwa” community and then follow the trail until you arrive to the Inca site of huchuyqosqo, from there you’ll head downwards to the village of Lamay. From here you can take taxi or local transport to Cusco or to the train station of Ollantaytambo.
Whit Travel Agency:
It is important to hire authorized travel agency; they will organize all necessary things for your trip accommodation, food, experienced guide, transportation, etc. you’ll be free worries. “Sunrise Peru Trek” is highly recommended trekking company in Cusco and for Patabamba Trekking. If you book a tour, you’ll learn the history of the Incas from the professional guide and enjoy the trip.
