[Hydroelectric power plant route | Walk along StandbyMe Road to Machu Picchu 🥾]

[Hydroelectric power plant route | Walking along StandbyMe Road to Machu Picchu 🥾] — An adventurous route on foot, without relying on trains — 📍[Route overview] From Cusco, take a bolt to the hydroelectric power plant (Hidroeléctrica, altitude approx. 1,890m). From there, walk along the train tracks for about 10km to the final destination, Aguas Calientes (the town at the foot of Machu Picchu). 🕰【Time and cost】 • Walking time: about 2-3 hours (more than 3 hours if you take your time taking photos) • Including meeting and breaks, the trip from the power plant to Aguascalientes takes about half a day • The cost is about 10 USD for transportation from Cusco to the power plant + bus fare for the return trip + bus fare to the power plant, totaling about 25-30 USD  ⸻ ✨Recommended points • In the midst of nature, walking along the railroad tracks and the Urubamba River, the scenery of the lush valley continues, giving you a sense of adventure like the movie "Stand by Me" • A forest and jungle experience that you can immerse yourself in at your own pace on a route with few crowds  • A rich natural environment where you can get a glimpse of handmade reed boats, wild orchids, and riverside flowers • After arriving at the final destination, Aguascalientes, you can soothe your fatigue in a hot bath ◎ ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Trains may pass each other, so make sure you leave enough space on both sides when walking. • The hills can be slippery, so hiking shoes or trekking shoes are recommended. • Be careful of falling rocks and mud during the rainy season (January to March). Sunny days are recommended. • Even though the elevation difference is small, the sun and humidity are strong, so be sure to take measures against water and sweat. Finally, take a bus to the entrance to the Machu Picchu ruins. It takes about 90 minutes to walk up. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Cusco #Peru