I am planning to be in Peru this September and want to do some hikes. Of couse Machu Picchu is on the list but I was wondering if there are any other special hikes a bit less unknown and off the beaten path that I should consider. And if I do Machu Picchu, which route is the best?
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There are quite a few hiking options to Machu Picchu! I did the Salkantay Trek, and loved it. This would be a great option: Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu – Glamping & Vistadome by TreXperience with 84 Tour Reviews - TourRadar
Of course, the Inca Trail is the most famous, but I think that either of these would be great.
If you have more time to visit cities other than Cusco, I can HIGHLY recommend Huaraz for some amazing hiking! It’s the perfect base to do day trips such as Laguna 69 and Laguna Parón. If you have more than a couple of days… I did the Santa Cruz trek from Huaraz and can also highly recommend it!
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Thank you so much. This does give me a few options. Appreciate it. If I do extend I might do a bit of a trip into the jungle as well. If you have any suggestions on that part, I’d like to hear them. I have done the Amazon in Ecuador for 5 days and it was amazing.
I sailed down the Amazon from Iquitos to Belem, via a little road trip from Santarem.
Our bus broke down in the mud on the Trans Amazonia Highway.
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a real adventure. just how I like it
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But did you do a hike @TravelNotes ? 
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I’d highly recommend trekking in the Colca Canyon. It’s jaw dropping!
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That does look amazing. Thanks I will look into that one @BigAndyC
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