Tucked away in the beautiful Andes Mountains of Peru, you’ll find charming small towns that create warm connections with the local culture. Aguas Calientes is one such lovely spot, often a stop for those heading to Machu Picchu.
While it may be simpler and quieter than busy Cusco or Lima, Aguas Calientes offers delightful and relaxing experiences. Many travelers pass through quickly but consider extending your stay if you want a special getaway.
The first-class hotels in the mountains and forests provide stunning views and excellent service, turning your visit into something truly memorable. If you’re dreaming of the perfect trip, make sure to explore the luxury hotels in this quaint village. It’s a wonderful chance to enjoy an extraordinary experience in a peaceful and breathtaking setting.
Why stay in Aguas Calientes?
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is a small village located at the base of the iconic Machu Picchu. Despite its prime location, Aguas Calientes is often seen as a stopover for travelers preparing to visit the ancient Inca sanctuary. The village originally developed as a settlement for workers building the train tracks that now serve as a guide for adventurers on the Inca Trail.
Aguas Calientes accommodates around 1,500 tourists daily, offering a range of bars, small historical monuments, and 3- and 4-star hotels with quality services. The village is also known for its vibrant handicraft markets, where you can find beautiful Andean souvenirs. Beyond its proximity to Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes has other attractions worth exploring.
The Mandor Gardens, an ecological reserve, protects local flora and fauna near Huayna Picchu Mountain. The hot springs offer relaxing, mineral-rich waters that soothe tired muscles. The Machu Picchu Museum provides deeper insight into the ancient Inca civilization. Surrounded by the Aguas Calientes and Urubamba Rivers, this charming town offers more than just a stopover.
Spending luxurious days and nights in one of its hotels can enhance your experience. Discover more about these accommodations and enjoy the unique beauty of Aguas Calientes.
Luxury hotels to choose from
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Those who stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo have a unique experience of immersion in nature and an approximation of what can be understood as a portrait of the characteristics of life in the villages of the Peruvian Andes. The entire place is full of details designed to make each moment very special.
Guests stay in small houses built in adobe, the mud bricks used since antiquity, which give a rustic touch to the local architecture. There are about 83 cabins throughout the space, which has 5 hectares, which includes not only accommodation infrastructure but also a Spa and much more.
Staying at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo is waking up to the relaxing sound of birds, as the hotel has recorded the presence of more than 200 species of birds in its territory, including species that attract a lot of attention, such as the Golden Quetzal and the Rooster Andean.
In addition, walking around the hotel is not just bumping into its charming and planned buildings along the paths, it is also feeling like you are in a fairy tale with countless species of orchids adorning the entire cloud forest that embraces the entire hotel. In addition to all this, the experience is complemented by the restaurant overlooking the Vilcanota River, which offers the best Peruvian cuisine.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is more geared toward a luxury resort in the middle of the Peruvian Andes. The special touch of this hotel with an exclusive central location, which is located a few minutes walk to the entrance to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, brings fantastic mountain views, in addition to the entire experience of differentiated accommodations and essential gastronomic experiences.
Altogether, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge offers four types of accommodation for its guests, who can decide which option is best according to their needs and interests. Among them are the standard room, the rooms on the upper terrace (which have a balcony with beautiful views), the one-bedroom suites, and the luxury apartments.
The hotel also houses bars and restaurants that live up to the entire experience of staying at a Belmond hotel. It is possible to discover a menu full of references to Andean cuisine, with modern dishes that communicate with the whole scenario and use many mixtures and fusions between Peruvian cuisine and other contemporary cuisines.
And if you just want to relax in the late afternoon, having a great drink alone or with your travel companions, at this accommodation, you still have the opportunity to have delicious pisco sour, Peru’s flagship drink, or traditional tea amid breathtaking scenery.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
The Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is one of the top-reviewed boutique hotels by the main tourism media around the world. The hotel focuses on ensuring its guests get closer to the Andean culture, both for its architectural style, which refers to Andean constructions with modern touches and for its ritualistic experiences that provide contact with local traditions.
The hotel offers around 62 accommodation units in three different categories, the most popular being the Sumaq Deluxe rooms, while the exclusive accommodations are the 2 Junior Suites and the only Imperial Suite. However, all the activities and opportunities to explore the region, which are offered by the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, are what make the on-site accommodation experience truly complete.
The hotel’s location, at the foot of Machu Picchu and close to the Vilcanota River, provides wonderful views for you to enjoy during your relaxing moments at the hotel. In addition, the gastronomic, wellness, and even adventure experiences exceed the expectations of everyone staying at the gracious Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel.
Without a shadow of a doubt, days in this small town in the Sacred Valley area can be surprising, even more so with such special and unforgettable experiences provided by high-quality accommodation facilities, as we, at Viagens Machu Picchu, always cherish. that our passengers have.
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