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Trekking in Peru: The Top 10 Routes

    Trekking in Peru: The Top 10 Routes
    When we think of traveling to Peru, we usually think of two things: breathtaking Inca ruins and some of the best trekking the world. Whether your idea of backpacking in Peru is roughing it among the craggy peaks and glaciers of the high Andes or a lighter, more family-friendly adventure, there's a circuit in Peru for you, and we've put together his list of the best treks in Peru pulled straight from the recommendations of real hikers and trekkers from the minube community.



    The first thing to consider when planning adventure travel in Peru is whether you'd like the country's amazing ancient ruins to form part of your trek. The Inca Trail is undoubtedly the country's most popular trek for sight-seekers, but that popularity has come at a cost: overcrowded trails and pre-packaged experiences. If you're looking for a more authentic alternative, try the Choquequirao Trek, a tough but rewarding 8-day trek by valleys and glaciers which passes by the legendary Inca city of Choquequirao, a well-preserved mountaintop ruin which is still free from the crowds found at Machu Picchu.



    If what you're looking for is pure mountain adventure, the most popular trails in Peru are the Salkantay Trek or the Huayhuash Circuit, but many experienced trekkers claim that the stunning peak of Alpamayo in the Cordillera Blanca is the country's most beautiful trek.
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