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The ancient incas created a vast network of highways and roads called Capaq Ñan. Today day you can still make long excursions in parts of this inca road system that is brick with original stones that were placed there by the incas themselves. The most popular of these Inca hiking trails is the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This old inca trail begins near the village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and ends at Machu Picchu, the most famous ancient ruins in South America. Some say that this inca trail is more incredible than Machu Picchu itself, where there are numerous amazing ruins by the own path. Thousands of trekkers from all over the world make the expedition every year with the assistance of guides and Peruvian goalkeeper.