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You only need to go if you're going to Machu Picchu
JessieLang Says: It is interesting to watch daily life activities in a town like this. A street at the bottom of the hill was open to vehicles, but from there it was all hand labor. Groceries came to the little market on the corner on a hand truck, 6 crates at a time. Garbage collection and...
Tom_In_Madison Says: I figured it wouldn't be a big deal, I had time so lets do the 1 hr 15 minutes ascent of this hill/mountain. Started out easy enough, strenuous but not hard, then came to a 'ladder' made of thick wood with about 20 rungs. Not bad....kept walking up and up and up. The wood...
TracyLB Says: We walked up a million stairs from our hotel, and then another steep trek from the gates to reach the hot springs. Aguas Calientes name was derived from the Hot Springs..... They are small, but it was well worth to soak for awhile and enjoy the scenery. I think it was about...
neurochic Says: Aguas Calientes is a very small town and mainly was found to support the tourists that come here to see Machu Picchu, but the town is quite quaint and deserves a walk through if you are staying here overnight. We spent some time in the main square just taking pics and people...
nicoleken Says: the water from the mountains comes into the river in Aguas Calientes.
Hanaqpacha Orquideas Hotel: The Cheaper One
JessieLang Says: This is one of two Hanaqpacha Hotels in Aguas Calientes, leading to a bit of confusion about its location and amenities. This one, Hanaqpacha Orquideas, is their budget hotel several blocks away. The rooms are small, but comfortable, and they have Direct TV and phones. The...
Hatuchay Tower: Great Comfortable Hotel
TracyLB Says: This hotel was really nice. We had a room with a balcony that overlooked the river and mystical mountains.
Machu Picchu Hotel Pueblo: A Destination Unto Itself!
Aeroquilter Says: This hotel was luxurious! Walking the grounds of the place is an experience unto itself! They have trails with hummingbirds and orchids, and in fact they actually have tours you can sign up for that take place right there--on the hotel grounds! For example, they have an...
Inka Wasi Restaurant and Pizzaria: Andean or Pizza
JessieLang Says: the Inka Wasi restaurant for dinner. (Most of the streets are pedestrian only, and everything seems to be uphill!) By not going to the hotel until we were ready to stay there, we walked a lot less. The restaurant décor was interesting—they had some interesting art work,...
Restaurant-Pizzaeria Inka Wasi: Great Peruvian Food
neurochic Says: This was a great place to eat in Aguas Calientes. The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance with tables built out of tree trunks and beautifully carved chairs. There are beautiful masks and sculptures of local Incan heros covering the walls. The staff here is slow and it was...
Toto's House: Nice Place To Wait For The Train
neurochic Says: Toto's House is a restaurant that isn't too far from where the train drops you off in Aguas Calientes. It was a nice restaurant that offered a very good buffet lunch complete with many different types of local Peruvian fare as well as wonderful desserts. If you don't want...
Teza'o: Nice, cozy place for a drink
Tom_In_Madison Says: I finally fell victim to the woman standing in the street enticing you into this bar/cafe. I was parched from my unsuccessful ascent to the top of Putukusi, and a cerveza didn't sound half bad. 9 soles ($3) for a 2/3 liter Cuzcoqueno, nice. When walking from the main plaza,...
Backpacker train to and from AC
Tom_In_Madison Says: About $70 r/t to and from Aguas calientes. Seats are comfortable enough, and the view is usually spectacular. I had a small woman from Ireland across from me, so it wasn't bad. If 2 tall people are opposite each other, it will be tight and there will be some knee-knocking....
nicoleken Says: riding from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes and back ...for a visit to Macchu Picchuthe train from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes and back.The trip took more than 3 hours ..... and it goes very slowly, so that you can take pictures. From Aguas Calientes we had to take a bus to reach the...
There is an ATM now in Machu Picchu Pueblo
Jupepita Says: There is an ATM located in Machu Picchu Pueblo (incorrectly known as Aguas Calientes for its thermal baths located there). The ATM was opened in July of 2006. There is a surcharge on transactions made at the Machu Picchu Pueblo ATM. It is located right next to Toto's House...
Hopkid Says: When we were there in 2001, there was no ATM or bank so we couldn't get more money until we returned to Cusco. So be forewarned: if you hike to Machu Picchu and plan on spending the night in AC, bring some money with you. It may be different now but I wouldn't take the...
nicoleken Says: This is the place where you arrive with the Perurail train from Cuzco to go and visit Machu Picchu.
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This is the place where you arrive with the Perurail train from Cuzco to go and visit Machu Picchu.
Q: Where can I find information about A. Caliante, Peru accomodation (hostels, hotels and prices)?
A: Well, first, I would do a Google search on the destination. Then, I would consult a Travel Agent. Silly but true! J-
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This town seems to be made of 3 things, restaurants(pizza!), craft stands(much less persistent than in Cuzco thankfully and more merchandise), and kids. I've never seen so many kids for such a small...
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AguasCalientes exists mainly because it is the train and bus stop for Machu Picchu, and it serves the visitors. It is tucked into a small valley along the Vilcabamba River.
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Aguas Calientes is a small village about 8 kms. from Machu Picchu. We took the train from Ollantaytambo and stopped here for a few days before visiting Machu Picchu. I thought it was just a lovely...
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A Quaint Town at the Base of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes is a nice small town for you to call home for a night while you are visiting Machu Picchu. It is located at the base of the site and is the stomping ground where you will find all that...
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