{"id":318,"date":"2023-09-07T20:51:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T20:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/?p=318"},"modified":"2023-09-27T21:10:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:10:06","slug":"inca-trail-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/inca-trail-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"Inca Trail Maintenance on February"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> is one of the top 5 treks in the world. This is why travelers are eager to go on this hike any time of the year. However, there is a February 2020 closing of the Inca Trail <\/em><\/strong><\/a>as part of its regulations for maintenance and conservation works.<\/p>\n

Therefore, if you are planning to do the Classic Inca Trail in 4 days<\/a><\/em><\/strong> or the Short Inca Trail<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in 2 days in 2020, it is NOT possible during all February. So if your choice is getting to Machu Picchu<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>only through one of our Inca Trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong> hikes, follow this link to find available permits for the Inca Trail in other months of the 2020 season.<\/p>\n

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Why does the Inca Trail close in February?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every year during that month, offices in charge of the administration have to conduct works of maintenance to ensure hikers safety, as well as the preservation of the trail itself. So cleaning of the beautiful paths and places along, repairing of damaged floors and terraces, tidy up camping areas, cutting vegetation, and other kinds of activities needed to get everything ready for the Inca Trail<\/em><\/strong> to reopen in March.<\/p>\n

Also because of rainy season. This month is actually when we have the heaviest rains in this region. So, in order to guard the integrity of travelers as well as guides, cooks, porters, and the rest of the staff who make possible your Inca Trail<\/em><\/strong><\/a> adventure, it is closed during this month.<\/p>\n

Alternatives to the Inca Trail in February<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you want to get to Machu Picchu<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>walking in February, you can choose other incredible routes.<\/p>\n