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Aguas Calientes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Aguas Calientes

The town is perched on the bank of the Urubamba river. Across the river are sheer cliffs, and a creek flows down from the jungle into the river, bisecting the town. Several small bridges cross the creek. Virtually all of the town is pedestrian-only, making it very easy to get around.

Top Attractions in Aguas Calientes

Explore the best things to see and do in Aguas Calientes:

  • Butterfly House
  • Buy Tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Ecological Centre
  • Gardens of Mandor
  • Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu Museum and Botanical Gardens
  • Massage
  • Putucusi

Where to Eat in Aguas Calientes

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Indio Feliz

Where to Stay in Aguas Calientes

  • 🏨Camping Municipal
  • 🏨Gringo Bill's
  • 🏨Hostal Joe
  • 🏨Hostal John
  • 🏨Hostal Sol de Oro
  • 🏨Hostal Varayoc

Aguas Calientes Travel Guide Sections

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