Km 82 / Piscacucho (Inca Trail start checkpoint)

 – Region: Cusco — PN Machupicchu (Inca Trail start, Urubamba River)

 – Elevation: 2600

 – GPS Coordinates: 13.518° S, 72.209° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — mandatory licensed guide | 43km over 4 days 

 – Opening Season: Apr–Oct (closed Feb for maintenance)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: At checkpoint – Meals & food: No — trail supported

Mobile Signal: Partial – Payment Methods: Permit + licensed guide MANDATORY — 500 permits/day (200 hikers) | machupicchu.gob.pe | book months ahead

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: CLASSIC INCA TRAIL (43km, 4 days). Permits sell out months ahead especially Jul-Aug. Trail closed entire February for maintenance and repairs.

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