From Glacier to Jungle: The Ecosystems of the Salkantay Route
The Salkantay Trek is often described as an alternative route to Machu Picchu. Geographically, that description barely scratches the surface. What makes…
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9 Things to Notice on the Salkantay Trek — Pt. 2: From Cloud Forest to Jungle
Where the Mountains Begin to Change After crossing the high alpine world of Salkantay, the character of the Andes shifts rapidly. Ice…
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9 Things to Notice in the High Andes on the Salkantay Trek
Learning to Read the Mountains Most travelers describe the Salkantay Trek in terms of distance, altitude, or difficulty. Yet the character of…
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