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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
The town of Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
Follow the railway through a lush and steep-sided gorge.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
The Urubamba River flows through the gorge.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
Cloud forest jungle and mountains surround.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
A calm pool reflecting the mountains.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
The train will pass occasionally, but it's easy to stay out of the way.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
Machu Picchu ruins in the distance on the saddle between Huayna Picchu Mountain (left) and Machu Picchu Mountain (right).
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
Turn around whenever you want and enjoy views in the other direction.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
05/18/2019
The tracks end at Hidroelectrica.