Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu would mean ˝Old Peak˝. Machu Picchu is one of the world´s most famous and most popular tourist attractions. It dates to the 15th century and it is attributed to the Inca tribe which lived high in the Cusco Region in Peru. The site is located at 2,430 m above sea level, some 80 km away from the nearest town of Cusco.
As one of the most important archeological sites in the world Machu Picchu was enlisted on a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983 and since then a lot of effort was invested in its restoration and preservation.
I is believed that the construction of the site begun at the beginning of the 15th century for the Inca emperor Pachacuti. At the time of the Spanish conquest the site was abandoned by the Inca.
Machu Picchu consists of a complex of palaces, temples, plazas as well of the homes of ordinary people. Since the site is located so high in the mountains its location has a perfect setting for many occasions such as in case of war, ceremonies to contribute gods and high ranked society as well as for the use of a retreat.
Around the site there are numerous trails and sites that descend from the top in the forest in the Andes. It seems that there is a connection of the monuments and mountains with the astronomical events. This also speaks in favor of the universal purpose of the construction of Machu Picchu.
The magnificence of the site lies in the fact that at the time of the construction the Inca had no iron nor wheels, and yet they succeeded to build such a remarkable site.
The most important things within the site is the Funerary Rock Hut. I is believed that at this place the Incan noble people were mummified.
There is also the Royal Tomb which one can reach by going down stairs. It is in a form of a cave where one can see ceremonial niches and the Inca cross that represents the three levels of existence.
People at the site can enjoy in the views and stories about the Sacred Plaza, Sacred Rock, the Central Plaza, Intiwatana (post of the sun used for the predication of the solistice), and the Condor Temple.
And, of course, visitors will most probably see Alapaca (an animal very similar to a llama)
Even though today the majority of people are familiar with Machu Picchu, at least from photos and stories, the site somehow managed not to get familiar to the world outside of Peru or Latin America up until the 20th century when the American historian Hiram Bingham made it famous. According to the history resources his trip to the top using the Inca trails lasted six full days.
Today, numerous visitors can use the train to get up there while they can also follow the trails and experience the real climb.
Tours That Go to Machu Picchu
Cusco Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu
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"Knowledge, my friends, comes from within. We can only guide. We can only suggest. "
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Visit Machu Picchu without knowing the Sacred Valley is only half of the full experience´s joy.
On this tour we start from the city of Cusco in a private vehicle and we cross the breathtaking beauty of the Sacred Valley, stopping at places such as Chincheros, Maras, Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
We stop for a delicious local lunch in Urubamba (not in one of those restaurants for tourists but a real good one for connosieurs ;)
Then we travel to Ollantaytambo to comfortably stay in the center of the only still inhabited Inca citadel. There we walk the impressive stone buildings, the famous Inca terraces and the valley of the Cachicata quarries.
Actually NO tour takes you to the amazing places we include.
Early in the morning we departure by train to Machu Picchu and while having a nice brakfast we get ready for the experience!
In Macchu Picchu we travel trough the secrets of the Inca site including free time for meditation or just feel the magic of the place. We return to Cusco by train at mid afternoon including a fun show for the trip.
We know very well the region of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. We lived there for several years and trained hundreds of tour operators, doing trekking through the valleys and mountains, talking and mingling with people of many villages
The Tour includes:
Pick up from your accommodation
Private transportation from Cusco to the Sacred Valley
Tickets to all the historic centers
Accommodation in Ollantaytambo
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Breakfast pack
Bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu
Macchu Picchu entrance
Train to Cusco
Transport to your accommodation
Tips
Does not include:
Alcoholic drinks
Extra meals
Gratuities
The full price is for the 1st traveler, the second and third pays only US$300 each!
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MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN ONE DAY
Day 1 – Machu Picchu / Back to Cusco
...Read moreDay 1 – Machu Picchu / Back to Cusco
Pick up from the Hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the nearby train station to Poroy for the train journey to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu, upon arrival transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you’ll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: None
INCA JUNGLE TO MACHUPICCCHU
Inca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline.
...Read moreInca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline.
This tour lasts 4 days and includes adventure sports like biking, rafting, zip line and trekking. During our journey you will have the chance to see recently discovered Inca paths, archaeological complex, amazing mountains that range from the Abra Malaga to the green valley near the Urubamba river that belongs to the basin jungle of Cusco.
biking inca jungle
INCA JUNGLE DETAILS
Below you will find details of the most famous adventure tour in Cusco: The Inca Jungle. This itinerary describes the activities day by day as well as what is included. The tour won’t face too much crowd as the classic inca trail.
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISPITAYOC (BIKING AND RAFTING)
The program of Inca Jungle tour starts when we pick you up at your hotel from 6:30 to 7.00 am. then we head towards the sacred valley of the Incas, along the way we will see picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes, arriving at Ollantaytambo, after a break we will continue with the trip by bus. After 1hr. aprox. we will arrive at the Abra Malaga around 11 am. (4350 mt.), point of departure with the bikes, we will descend for 3 hrs., passing through small villages, orchards, rivers and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Aprox. Then our private bus will take the group for 30 min. to the town of Santa Maria, where we will have lunch. After a short break, we will begin a new adventure, the rafting trip will lasts around 2 hrs., encountering rapids class III and IV, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak that will take care of the group all the time. Travelers that didn’t book the rafting tour will go with an assistant guide in our private bus for 20 min. to the next town of Santa Rosa, from this point we will walk for 45 min. aprox. until reaching the eco lodge called “La Choza”. Then they will have free time to explore by their own. At the end of the rafting adventure, the bus will be waiting for this group to take it to the town of Santa Rosa and they will walk for 45 min. aprox. until arriving at the ecological lodge La Choza, located in the village of Pispitayoc to spend the first night surrounded by vegetation and beautiful landscapes.
Includes: lunch – dinner
Rafting Inca Jungle
DAY 2: PISPITAYOC – SANTA TERESA (HIKING)
We got up around 6:00 a.m. to enjoy a typical breakfast in the middle of nature, then we start the walking along the banks of the river and start climbing for 30 min. aprox. part of this trek will go through the original inca trail. On our way we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, among others. The area is surrounded by many types of birds and orchids; this ecosystem belongs to the high forest and is one of the most rich in terms of biodiversity of the Inca jungle. Once on top we will see the whole valley of the lower Urubamba. The group will walk down the mountain for 2.30 hrs. aprox. until arriving at the village of Qellomayo, to have the meal. After a break we continue walking for 3 hrs. crossing farms, waterfalls and rivers until arriving at the hot water springs of Santa Teresa, and after a relaxing bath, the group will continue walking for 40 min. until reaching the town of Santa Teresa to sleep in one of the rural lodges. After the dinner we all are invited to visit one of the bars to hang out with the members of the group.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Inca Jungle
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES (HIKING AND ZIP LINE)
Around 7 am., after a typical breakfast we will get ready to continue exploring the roads that were followed by the first expeditionaries that discovered Machu Pichu and other important archaeological complex. The next journey will start in Santa Teresa. Those who reserved in advance will make the zipline (and later this group will be taken by bus to the area known as the hydroelectric), the rest of the group will continue the trek of 3 hrs. aprox. through the valley until reaching the hydroelectric too, where the entire group will get together again. Here we will enjoy of a great lunch. And after a break we will continue walking along this great inca jungle tour for 3 hrs., enjoying beautiful waterfalls, going through coca and coffee farms along the railway until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes around 4 pm. Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. At night we all will get together in a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have a briefing about our next excursion to Machu Picchu and the group will receive some snacks.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
zip line inca jungle
DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (WALKING AND VISIT THE INCA CITADEL)
Finally in last day of our inca jungle tour we get up around 4:00 am. we get ready to head to Machu Picchu, our trek will follow an ascending path through the high forest, hopefully we could have the opportunity to see the sunrise on our way, after registering in the control entrance around 6:00 am. we will have a private guide leading us within the Inca citadel, and after 2 hrs. aprox. the group will be free to enjoy Machu Picchu by its own. Those travelers that booked the hiking to Huayna Picchu will be able to start this journey, the climbing lasts around 45 min. the way up is very steppy at some points but it’s worth it because the view from this area is breathtaking. Although this trek is not recommended for people that suffer of dizziness. In the afternoon, according to the departure of the train ticket, we will descend walking to the town of Aguas Calientes to get the train back to Ollantaytambo where the group will be picked up and transferred to Cusco city. Remember to be at least 30 min. at the train station before departure. End of our journey in the plaza de armas.
Includes: breakfast
Machupicchu Inca Jungle
INCLUDES:
Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and the return to Cusco
Train Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
A private bilingual professional guide specialized in the inca jungle
Full suspension mountain bikes, helmets and gloves
The following meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian options)
2 nights in a local-rural house with basic service
1 night of lodging (with private bathrooms and hot water)
Booking the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
A complete first aid box
Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
The up or down bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (US $ 19.00)
The breakfast in the first day, the lunch and dinner in the last day
All personal care ítems
Tips for the guide
WE SUGGEST TO BRING:
Strong walking shoes or tennis shoes
Sweater and thick jacket
Hat or cap
Just one bottle of water
A good rain coat
Long sleeve shirts
Long and short pants
Insect repellent
A sunblock with a forty degrees UV
Lipstick
Toilet paper
Protein snack bar
Binoculars
Lantern
Sunglasses, plastic bags
Medical or personal items
A lightweight backpack per person
Camera and charger
Some cash in small denominations (preferably soles)
INCA JUNGLE TO MACHUPICCCHU
Inca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline.
...Read moreInca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline.
This tour lasts 4 days and includes adventure sports like biking, rafting, zip line and trekking. During our journey you will have the chance to see recently discovered Inca paths, archaeological complex, amazing mountains that range from the Abra Malaga to the green valley near the Urubamba river that belongs to the basin jungle of Cusco.
biking inca jungle
INCA JUNGLE DETAILS
Below you will find details of the most famous adventure tour in Cusco: The Inca Jungle. This itinerary describes the activities day by day as well as what is included. The tour won’t face too much crowd as the classic inca trail.
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISPITAYOC (BIKING AND RAFTING)
The program of Inca Jungle tour starts when we pick you up at your hotel from 6:30 to 7.00 am. then we head towards the sacred valley of the Incas, along the way we will see picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes, arriving at Ollantaytambo, after a break we will continue with the trip by bus. After 1hr. aprox. we will arrive at the Abra Malaga around 11 am. (4350 mt.), point of departure with the bikes, we will descend for 3 hrs., passing through small villages, orchards, rivers and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Aprox. Then our private bus will take the group for 30 min. to the town of Santa Maria, where we will have lunch. After a short break, we will begin a new adventure, the rafting trip will lasts around 2 hrs., encountering rapids class III and IV, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak that will take care of the group all the time. Travelers that didn’t book the rafting tour will go with an assistant guide in our private bus for 20 min. to the next town of Santa Rosa, from this point we will walk for 45 min. aprox. until reaching the eco lodge called “La Choza”. Then they will have free time to explore by their own. At the end of the rafting adventure, the bus will be waiting for this group to take it to the town of Santa Rosa and they will walk for 45 min. aprox. until arriving at the ecological lodge La Choza, located in the village of Pispitayoc to spend the first night surrounded by vegetation and beautiful landscapes.
Includes: lunch – dinner
Rafting Inca Jungle
DAY 2: PISPITAYOC – SANTA TERESA (HIKING)
We got up around 6:00 a.m. to enjoy a typical breakfast in the middle of nature, then we start the walking along the banks of the river and start climbing for 30 min. aprox. part of this trek will go through the original inca trail. On our way we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, among others. The area is surrounded by many types of birds and orchids; this ecosystem belongs to the high forest and is one of the most rich in terms of biodiversity of the Inca jungle. Once on top we will see the whole valley of the lower Urubamba. The group will walk down the mountain for 2.30 hrs. aprox. until arriving at the village of Qellomayo, to have the meal. After a break we continue walking for 3 hrs. crossing farms, waterfalls and rivers until arriving at the hot water springs of Santa Teresa, and after a relaxing bath, the group will continue walking for 40 min. until reaching the town of Santa Teresa to sleep in one of the rural lodges. After the dinner we all are invited to visit one of the bars to hang out with the members of the group.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Inca Jungle
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES (HIKING AND ZIP LINE)
Around 7 am., after a typical breakfast we will get ready to continue exploring the roads that were followed by the first expeditionaries that discovered Machu Pichu and other important archaeological complex. The next journey will start in Santa Teresa. Those who reserved in advance will make the zipline (and later this group will be taken by bus to the area known as the hydroelectric), the rest of the group will continue the trek of 3 hrs. aprox. through the valley until reaching the hydroelectric too, where the entire group will get together again. Here we will enjoy of a great lunch. And after a break we will continue walking along this great inca jungle tour for 3 hrs., enjoying beautiful waterfalls, going through coca and coffee farms along the railway until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes around 4 pm. Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. At night we all will get together in a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have a briefing about our next excursion to Machu Picchu and the group will receive some snacks.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
zip line inca jungle
DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (WALKING AND VISIT THE INCA CITADEL)
Finally in last day of our inca jungle tour we get up around 4:00 am. we get ready to head to Machu Picchu, our trek will follow an ascending path through the high forest, hopefully we could have the opportunity to see the sunrise on our way, after registering in the control entrance around 6:00 am. we will have a private guide leading us within the Inca citadel, and after 2 hrs. aprox. the group will be free to enjoy Machu Picchu by its own. Those travelers that booked the hiking to Huayna Picchu will be able to start this journey, the climbing lasts around 45 min. the way up is very steppy at some points but it’s worth it because the view from this area is breathtaking. Although this trek is not recommended for people that suffer of dizziness. In the afternoon, according to the departure of the train ticket, we will descend walking to the town of Aguas Calientes to get the train back to Ollantaytambo where the group will be picked up and transferred to Cusco city. Remember to be at least 30 min. at the train station before departure. End of our journey in the plaza de armas.
Includes: breakfast
Machupicchu Inca Jungle
INCLUDES:
Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and the return to Cusco
Train Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
A private bilingual professional guide specialized in the inca jungle
Full suspension mountain bikes, helmets and gloves
The following meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian options)
2 nights in a local-rural house with basic service
1 night of lodging (with private bathrooms and hot water)
Booking the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
A complete first aid box
Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
The up or down bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (US $ 19.00)
The breakfast in the first day, the lunch and dinner in the last day
All personal care ítems
Tips for the guide
WE SUGGEST TO BRING:
Strong walking shoes or tennis shoes
Sweater and thick jacket
Hat or cap
Just one bottle of water
A good rain coat
Long sleeve shirts
Long and short pants
Insect repellent
A sunblock with a forty degrees UV
Lipstick
Toilet paper
Protein snack bar
Binoculars
Lantern
Sunglasses, plastic bags
Medical or personal items
A lightweight backpack per person
Camera and charger
Some cash in small denominations (preferably soles)
Inca Jungle Machu picchu
Inca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline....Read more
Inca Jungle is one of the best adventure alternative trek in comparation to the classic Inca Trail, that captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the incas and that will make you feel full adrenaline. This tour lasts 4 days and includes adventure sports like biking, rafting, zip line and trekking. During our journey you will have the chance to see recently discovered Inca paths, archaeological complex, amazing mountains that range from the Abra Malaga to the green valley near the Urubamba river that belongs to the basin jungle of Cusco.
INCA JUNGLE DETAILS
Below you will find details of the most famous adventure tour in Cusco: The Inca Jungle. This itinerary describes the activities day by day as well as what is included. The tour won’t face too much crowd as the classic inca trail.
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISPITAYOC (BIKING AND RAFTING)
The program of Inca Jungle tour starts when we pick you up at your hotel from 6:30 to 7.00 am. then we head towards the sacred valley of the Incas, along the way we will see picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes, arriving at Ollantaytambo, after a break we will continue with the trip by bus. After 1hr. aprox. we will arrive at the Abra Malaga around 11 am. (4350 mt.), point of departure with the bikes, we will descend for 3 hrs., passing through small villages, orchards, rivers and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Aprox. Then our private bus will take the group for 30 min. to the town of Santa Maria, where we will have lunch. After a short break, we will begin a new adventure, the rafting trip will lasts around 2 hrs., encountering rapids class III and IV, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak that will take care of the group all the time. Travelers that didn’t book the rafting tour will go with an assistant guide in our private bus for 20 min. to the next town of Santa Rosa, from this point we will walk for 45 min. aprox. until reaching the eco lodge called “La Choza”. Then they will have free time to explore by their own. At the end of the rafting adventure, the bus will be waiting for this group to take it to the town of Santa Rosa and they will walk for 45 min. aprox. until arriving at the ecological lodge La Choza, located in the village of Pispitayoc to spend the first night surrounded by vegetation and beautiful landscapes.
Includes: lunch – dinner
Rafting Inca Jungle
DAY 2: PISPITAYOC – SANTA TERESA (HIKING)
We got up around 6:00 a.m. to enjoy a typical breakfast in the middle of nature, then we start the walking along the banks of the river and start climbing for 30 min. aprox. part of this trek will go through the original inca trail. On our way we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, among others. The area is surrounded by many types of birds and orchids; this ecosystem belongs to the high forest and is one of the most rich in terms of biodiversity of the Inca jungle. Once on top we will see the whole valley of the lower Urubamba. The group will walk down the mountain for 2.30 hrs. aprox. until arriving at the village of Qellomayo, to have the meal. After a break we continue walking for 3 hrs. crossing farms, waterfalls and rivers until arriving at the hot water springs of Santa Teresa, and after a relaxing bath, the group will continue walking for 40 min. until reaching the town of Santa Teresa to sleep in one of the rural lodges. After the dinner we all are invited to visit one of the bars to hang out with the members of the group.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Inca Jungle
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES (HIKING AND ZIP LINE)
Around 7 am., after a typical breakfast we will get ready to continue exploring the roads that were followed by the first expeditionaries that discovered Machu Pichu and other important archaeological complex. The next journey will start in Santa Teresa. Those who reserved in advance will make the zipline (and later this group will be taken by bus to the area known as the hydroelectric), the rest of the group will continue the trek of 3 hrs. aprox. through the valley until reaching the hydroelectric too, where the entire group will get together again. Here we will enjoy of a great lunch. And after a break we will continue walking along this great inca jungle tour for 3 hrs., enjoying beautiful waterfalls, going through coca and coffee farms along the railway until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes around 4 pm. Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. At night we all will get together in a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have a briefing about our next excursion to Machu Picchu and the group will receive some snacks.
Includes: breakfast – lunch – dinner
zip line inca jungle
DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (WALKING AND VISIT THE INCA CITADEL)
Finally in last day of our inca jungle tour we get up around 4:00 am. we get ready to head to Machu Picchu, our trek will follow an ascending path through the high forest, hopefully we could have the opportunity to see the sunrise on our way, after registering in the control entrance around 6:00 am. we will have a private guide leading us within the Inca citadel, and after 2 hrs. aprox. the group will be free to enjoy Machu Picchu by its own. Those travelers that booked the hiking to Huayna Picchu will be able to start this journey, the climbing lasts around 45 min. the way up is very steppy at some points but it’s worth it because the view from this area is breathtaking. Although this trek is not recommended for people that suffer of dizziness. In the afternoon, according to the departure of the train ticket, we will descend walking to the town of Aguas Calientes to get the train back to Ollantaytambo where the group will be picked up and transferred to Cusco city. Remember to be at least 30 min. at the train station before departure. End of our journey in the plaza de armas.
Includes: breakfast
Machupicchu Inca Jungle
INCLUDES:
Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and the return to Cusco
Train Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
A private bilingual professional guide specialized in the inca jungle
Full suspension mountain bikes, helmets and gloves
The following meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian options)
2 nights in a local-rural house with basic service
1 night of lodging (with private bathrooms and hot water)
Booking the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
A complete first aid box
Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
The up or down bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (US $ 19.00)
The breakfast in the first day, the lunch and dinner in the last day
All personal care ítems
Tips for the guide
WE SUGGEST TO BRING:
Strong walking shoes or tennis shoes
Sweater and thick jacket
Hat or cap
Just one bottle of water
A good rain coat
Long sleeve shirts
Long and short pants
Insect repellent
A sunblock with a forty degrees UV
Lipstick
Toilet paper
Protein snack bar
Binoculars
Lantern
Sunglasses, plastic bags
Medical or personal items
A lightweight backpack per person
Camera and charger
Some cash in small denominations (preferably soles)
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