Martin Malenfant

Aguas Calientes Holidays

If you go to Machu Picchu, you'll inevitably end up spending some time in Aguas Calientes. The town lies below the famous site and is certainly not somewhere visited for its exceptional charm.

Visit Aguas Calientes

Family
Relaxation
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Aguas Calientes: How to get there?

Two hours from Cusco by train

Aguas Calientes: See when to go?

May to December

Aguas Calientes: For how long?

Half a day

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Aguas Calientes: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

If you go to Machu Picchu, you'll inevitably end up spending some time in Aguas Calientes. The town lies below the famous site and is certainly not somewhere visited for its exceptional charm.

My suggestion

When it comes to lunch time, you have to keep your patience about you and walk in a determined manner when making your way along the town's main avenue. The many touts there will all, and I do mean all (!), try to get you to eat in their restaurants.

Anonymous

Travel writer

A little town nestled in a valley between the mountains, Aguas Calientes is more than just a stepping stone on the way to Machu Picchu.

My suggestion

Aguas Calientes is a perfect place to build up your strength before and after your visit to the Historic Sanctuary at Machu Picchu. Allow two nights here.

Virginie Bigeni

Travel writer

Aguas Clientes, a village below Machu Picchu, is somewhere you have to stay on your way to the famous Inca city. It's very touristy and not really worth visiting in itself.

My suggestion

Once you know the date of your visit to Machu Picchu book your hotel as soon as possible. Because the village is...crowded! All year round!

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