Hotels in Aguas Calientes, Peru

Aguas Calientes is the base town for hikes up to see the great Incan site of Machu Picchu. Connected to Cuzco by train, travelers will be bombarded with restaurant and hotel offers once they get off the train. The sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Booking a hotel ahead of time is recommended.

Rupa Wasi Eco Lodge

This hotel offers five comfortable rooms with private bathroom and hot water all day. The owners will help answer any questions you have about exploring the region. They have a restaurant attached to the hotel, and they even offer cooking classes for those interested in Peruvian cuisine. If you want a more hands-on experience, participate in a cultural trip organized by Rupa Wasi.

Calle Huanacaure 110
Aguas Calientes, Peru
011 (+51) 84 21 1101
http://www.rupawasi.net/ingles/principal.html

Wiracocha Inn

Located only a few blocks from the main square, this inn offers everything from standard singles to king-size beds. All rooms offer 24-hour hot water, heating, private bathrooms, TVs and telephones. Enjoy a breakfast at an additional charge. There are 21 rooms to choose from, and the hotel offers tour information for all guests.

Jr. Wiracocha
Aguas Calientes, Peru
011 (+51) 84 21 1088
http://www.wiracochainn.com/index.html

Hotel El Santuario

This hotel offers one king, two queens, or two single bed rooms. All rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, private bathroom and hot shower. Enjoy great service and a central location while eating at the hotel restaurant, which specializes in local Peruvian fare. Free wireless Internet is included, though at slow speeds.

Road Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes, Peru
(888) 790-5264
http://www.hotelelsantuario.com/

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Article Written By James Hood

Currently residing in Nashville, Tenn., James Hood got his first writing job in 2005 while living in San Francisco and has worked for “Euro-Profile” writing business profiles on European companies. Hood graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology.

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