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Tuesday 4 June 2013

Taking the Challenge to Climb Machu Picchu When You Volunteer in Peru

Volunteering Opportunities in Peru
One of the most interesting places to visit in Peru is the ancient city of the Inca called Machu Picchu. It is one of the tourist attractions in the country which draw tens of thousands of visitors every year including volunteers. If you volunteer in Peru, it will be good to challenge yourself to climb Machu Picchu. It is a historically significant site where you will be able to witness the rich and advanced civilization of the Incas. You will be amazed at all the wonderful views that you will be able to see as you climb Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu lies at almost 8,000 feet above sea level. Every year, thousands of tourists climb Machu Picchu by way of the Inca Trail. The walk takes 2-4 days of travel. For those who volunteer in Peru, you can use your free days for the climb. You can plan an activity together with other volunteers for an enjoyable walk to the isolated city of the Incas. It can be a challenging walk, so if you plan to climb the Inca Trail when you volunteer in Peru, you must make physical preparations at least one month before your scheduled trip.

Various volunteer organizations offer a side trip to the Machu Picchu as part of their volunteer package. You can choose to sign-up with any of those organizations or you may also opt for a separate plan to climb. But whatever option you choose, it will truly be a great experience to take on the challenge to climb Machu Picchu when you volunteer in Peru.

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