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YANAHUANCA
INCA TRAIL, THE IMPERIAL ROAD OF THE INCAS
AWAY FROM THE ORDINARY TRAILS
As I look back on the trek, I think of nicely landscaped plantations of wheat and potato fields. Along the Inca Road you get to see all sorts of plants and flowers. In some communities they grow a forest of Quenuales (polylepis spp.) so they can supply themselves with firewood. There are large herds of sheep. In places like Tambillo and Andahuaylas they weave ponchos. In some valleys you will see the Cara-caras and a variety of birds like ņandus and acacas. And of course, the sight of the mountains peaks in the Mid-Andes is very impressive. The Cordillera Raura and Huayhuash can be seen from many different places on the Inca road.
If you are looking for an off road trek away from the ordinary trails, this would be a great opportunity for an adventurous nature-lover or an experienced trekker to enjoy the CAMINO REAL DEL INCA. Traveling on this imperial road will be an enduring memory.
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