Aguas Calientes


FYI

  • Town directly next to Machu Picchu (30min shuttle)
  • Tour guide will handle shuttle commute to/from Machu Picchu
  • Train hub back to Cusco
  • Entire town 10min walk from anything, no cars: Just shops, hotels, restaurants
  • Hot springs HERE– recover from hike (if you have time) open 5am- 8pm  
    • Buy tickets at entrance, no online 
  1. Machu Picchu via train: group stays in Aguas night before
  2. Machu Picchu Via Hike: Lunch in town post hike and then train back to Cusco

Extra Night info HERE

  • HIGHLY RECOMMEND adding night in Aguas no matter if hiking or train
  • Adds addition Machu visit= lowers risk of missing out if its too cloudy
  • Accommodation– stay further away from loud early morning train station
One day could be very cloudy
Next day very clear

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