The Vast Inca Trail: Beyond Machu Picchu

When most travelers hear “Inca Trail,” they picture the famous trek ending at the iconic Machu Picchu. But the truth is, the Inca Trail—known as Qhapaq Ñan—was an extensive network of roads and paths, stretching thousands of kilometers across the Andes. Only a small portion of these are actually lead to Machu Picchu. Many other segments wind through breathtaking landscapes, connecting to a variety of Inca sites and communities.