Aguas Calientes
Make Aguas Calientes your base if you want to tour Machu Picchu in depth. It has all the facilities of a well set-up service town for visitors, including a varied collection of hostels, cabins, eco-lodges and hotels.
As you'd expect, the pueblo also has a well-rounded selection of restaurants, with a choice of local and European cuisine, as well as a lively choice of bars.
While you're here, unwind for a spell in the town's natural hot spring baths, off the central Avenue Pachacutec. You could also browse the souvenir stalls set up near the train station.
Practical Info
Buses travel hourly from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, around 20 minutes away.
Tours & Tickets
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
Take an all-inclusive day trip to breathtaking Machu Picchu from Cusco. Visit the world-famous Incan ruins and learn about the city, its history and the people ... Read more
Location:
Cusco, Peru
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Private 2-Day Tour of Cusco and Machu Picchu
Get the most out of Cusco and Machu Picchu on a 2-day private tour, and enjoy the personalized attention of a private sightseeing experience! This tour is ... Read more
Location:
Cusco, Peru
Duration: 2 days (approx.)
