Cusco to Machu Picchu by train (Peru)

Taking the narrow gauge train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes for a visit to Machu Picchu in Peru. A magnificent journey with switchbacks then following the river.

Part of a trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel. See my relayed Peru videos.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Cusco
• Machu
• Picchu
• train
• rail
• Peru
• tren
• Andes

[JoaoMarques1]

Those switchbacks in Cusco, are very nice.

The travel to the Machu Pichu Sanctuary is great.

Thanks for the memories.

Rgds

John Marks

08/05/10

Lisboa/Portugal

[nickblewitt]

Many thanks for all of your comments. I am glad that you have enjoyed my videos of trains in Peru.

Rgds

Nick

[jeffreygaret]

Thanks for the memories i did this trip in October 1971

[crunch1492A]

@JoaoMarques1 how long does it take and how much does it cost? i am going in september. thanks

[juniper1172]

Really fantastic!  This is on the bucket list...

[videogoatbird]

Man I love trains. This video was all about trains. At least very train Satisfying Ahhhhh.  Great!

[marital21]

I presume this video is very old maybe 7 years ago, the last time when I visited Machupicchu it was incredible, all has changed, the infrastructure is very good, I think the Government of Machupicchu is working hard, and also is known one of the 7 wonders of the world, but now there are to many tourist visiting Machupicchu. maybe 4000 or more people visit the archaelogical place a day. It is amazing the memories. Thanks for your video.

[alen1020]

How fast can these narrow gauge (914mm) trains travel? What could be their top speed? They use this same rail gauge in Colombia (mountain trains) and Canada/US (The Yukon-Alaska Railway and the railroad in the Colorado Rockies both use this same gauge.) Most of these trains are used for tourist trips because they can't go that fast. I was just wondering if anyone knows what would be the top speed?