Editorial LIMA 2000 SA Inca Trail - Machu Picchu Topographic Map

Todays Inca Trail is a section of the ancient road from Cusco to Machu Picchu, which was forming part of the Tawantinsuyo's extensive network of roads. From Qoriwayrachina, where the valley narrows, the trail takes a parallel course that crosses the highlands, reaching 4200m above sea level. On the way, the hiker finds various well preserved archaeological sites ad enjoys spectacular sceneries, until finally arriving at the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. Side 1 is a road map covering Cusco to Machu Pichu and Curahuasi which includes information panels in both Spanish and English covering  basic safety, Altiplano (Mountain Plains), Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley), La Via Al Oeste (The Road to the West) and Los Caminos del Inca (The Inca Road Network). Side 2 is a 1:50K topographic relief shaded map of the route to Machu Pichu from Llaqtapata.  There is a route description, further inset maps of Machu Pichu itself and of Aguas Calientes.