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Inca Trail Day 1: Km82 to Llactapata   << Previous    01    02    03    04    05    06    07    08    09    10    11    12   Next >>     Looking back at the Vilcanota River A gentle stroll for the first hour or so Guide explaining about plants and trees The snow capped Veronika dominates the view same view with a telephoto lens Fairly easy trekking, not too strenuous yet   Guide explaining about Llactapata ruins View of Llactapata Inca Ruins from the trail View back down the valley View back down the valley    << Previous    01    02    03    04    05    06    07    08    09    10    11    12   Next >>   Hikers cross the Vilcanota River and follow the trail to the right as it climbs steeply up from the river. After passing through a small village, the ruins of the Inca hillfort of Huillca Raccay come into view high above the mouth of the river Cusichaca ('happy bridge'). It is a simple descent down to the Cusichaca river.

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