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A group expedition to Cusco, Peru, navigates high-altitude challenges and local infrastructure issues while traveling to Machu Picchu. The team experiences symptoms of soroche (altitude sickness) at 3,400 meters, including headaches and nausea, which are exacerbated by the region's dry air and inconsistent water quality.13:47 Several members contract salmonella, highlighting significant sanitary risks in local food and water supplies.19:13 The route involves multiple modes of transport, including tuk-tuks, a 1-hour-and-40-minute train ride to Aguas Calientes, and shuttle buses to the site.28:07 The itinerary includes visits to the Templo del Sol, where Inca stonework demonstrates seismic-resistant construction, and the Saqsaywaman fortress at 3,700 meters.5:20 The group also observes traditional Andean practices, such as natural wool dyeing using cochineal insects and salt extraction from mountain pools.23:08 At Machu Picchu, the team notes visible geological fissures and structural instability caused by seismic activity and heavy tourist traffic, which threaten the long-term preservation of the site.33:58

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