Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Name: Aguas Calientes
Address: Machu Picchu, Peru

#6 among attractions in Machu Picchu

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Machupicchu or Machupicchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes, is a location in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province. It is the seat of the Machupicchu District. Machupicchu lies at the Vilcanota River. It is the closest access point to the historical site of Machu Picchu which is 6 kilometres away or about a 1.5 hours walk. There are many hotels and restaurants for tourists, as well as natural hot baths which gave the town its colloquial Spanish name. The baths were destroyed by floods several years ago, but have been rebuilt. ()

Alternative names: Settled: 1901Coordinates: 13°9'17"S, 72°31'31"W

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Nearby attractions include: Intihuatana, Huayna Picchu, Inti Punku, Putucusi.

1.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Intihuatana, Machu Picchu
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1.4 miW
Ruins, Archaeological site
Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu
36 min walk • Standing sentinel over the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu is a towering mountain that offers one of the most iconic backdrops to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as the "Young Peak" in Quechua, the mountain's summit reaches an elevation of...
1.2 miSW
Historical place, Mountain, Trail
Inti Punku, Machu Picchu
31 min walk • Inti Punku, also known as the Sun Gate, is an ancient architectural marvel situated in the revered city of Machu Picchu, Peru. This stone construction served as a strategic entrance to Machu Picchu in Incan times and continues to be a significant landmark for visitors...
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Putucusi, Machu Picchu
17 min walk • Tucked away in the shadows of the Peruvian Andes, near the celebrated ruins of Machu Picchu, lies the less-traveled but equally stunning mountain of Putucusi. This hidden gem is a towering presence in the city of Machu Picchu, offering adventurous travelers a unique...
2.6 miS
Archaeological site
Wiñay Wayna
67 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Peruvian Andes lies the captivating archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna, an integral part of the ancient Inca trail leading to Machu Picchu. This stunning historical gem, whose name translates to "Forever Young" in Quechua, is...
5.3 miS
Archaeological site
Runkuraqay
136 min walk • Runkuraqay, a lesser-known yet captivating archaeological site nestled in the Peruvian Andes, offers a window into the Incan past. This intriguing ruin is situated along the famed Inca Trail, which leads to the celebrated site of Machu Picchu.
5.1 miS
Archaeological site
Sayacmarca, Machu Picchu
131 min walk • Sayacmarca is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District. It is situated southwest of the archaeological site Runkuraqay and the Runkuraqay pass and southeast of the sites Phuyupatamarka and Qunchamarka.
1.4 miW
Archaeological site
Temple of the Moon
37 min walk • Nestled within the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru, the Temple of the Moon is an awe-inspiring archaeological site that captures the imagination of visitors and historians alike. This ancient temple, shrouded in the aura of the Incan civilization, offers a...
4.6 miSW
Archaeological site
Llaqtapata, Machu Picchu
118 min walk • Llaqtapata llaqta place, pata elevated place / above, at the top / edge, bank, shore, pronounced 'yakta-pahta', hispanicized Llactapata is an archaeological site about 5 km east of Machu Picchu.
3.6 miS
Archaeological site
Puyupatamarca
92 min walk • Puyupatamarca or Phuyupatamarca is an archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the Urubamba Valley of Peru. Due to its altitude of roughly 3600 meters, it is known as "La Ciudad entre la Niebla".
1.4 miSW
13°9'49"S • 72°32'40"W
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