In the shadow of Machu Picchu: a case study of the Salkantay Trail.

A study on the Salkantay Trail, a less-visited route to Machu Picchu, reveals significant potential for community-based tourism development while highlighting key challenges and constraints. The research compares the Salkantay Trail with the more popular Inca Trail, focusing on its historic, political, cultural, and socio-economic dimensions. It identifies opportunities for responsible tourism growth by examining a recent capacity-building program aimed at local families and operators along the trail. Findings suggest that targeted support can enhance tourism infrastructure and benefits for mountain communities without compromising sustainability or authenticity.

Pavelka, J. (2016). In the shadow of Machu Picchu: a case study of the Salkantay Trail. Mountain Tourism: Experiences, Communities, Environments and Sustainable Futures, 111–120. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781780644608.0111