If you are planning a trip to Peru, there’s no doubt that a visit to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu is already on your travel itinerary. Whether you plan to get to Machu Picchu on foot via the famous Inca Trail or take the train to the ruins, it’s a site definitely worth a visit.

While everyone has heard of the famous Inca Trail, many don’t realize that there are also a number of alternative treks in Cusco that are just as beautiful (if not more), just as historically significant, and just as worth the journey as a trip to Machu Picchu itself.