Pick up a booklet and a map as signage at the site is minimal. Then, start your journey at the House of the Terrace Caretaker and Funeral Rock, a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance.

Though an option, most travelers say the walk is long, difficult and lacking in scenery. Tourists who have ample time, or have a true adventure streak, can hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably ... You can hop off the train at the 82‑kilometer mark and walk the Inca Trail (26 miles)—the ...