Aguas Calientes, Peru
Top things to do in Aguas Calientes
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
A protected area encompassing the ruins and surrounding cloud forest, this UNESCO site preserves the ecological and cultural integrity of the Machu Picchu region.
Huayna Picchu
The iconic peak towering behind Machu Picchu offers a steep, challenging climb rewarded with breathtaking aerial views of the citadel and surrounding valley.
Putucusi
A strenuous granite peak hike near Aguas Calientes offering breathtaking panoramic views of Machu Picchu and the Urubamba Valley.
Inti Punku
The historic Sun Gate on the Inca Trail, famous for its sunrise views over Machu Picchu and as the final checkpoint for trekkers.
Intihuatana, Urubamba
A sacred Inca ritual stone in Machu Picchu believed to have served as an astronomical clock or calendar, intricately carved from bedrock.
Temple of the Moon (Peru)
An Inca ceremonial cave with finely carved stonework and niches, offering a mysterious glimpse into ancient rituals near Machu Picchu.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
The only hotel at the entrance of Machu Picchu, offering luxury accommodations and exclusive after-hours access to the citadel.
Wiñay Wayna
An Inca ruin along the Inca Trail famed for its steep agricultural terraces and a series of ceremonial water fountains.
Puyupatamarca
A ceremonial Inca complex with stone baths and sweeping mountain views along the Inca Trail.
Llaqtapata
An Inca checkpoint and rest stop with terraced platforms and distant views of Machu Picchu.
Sayacmarca
A well-preserved Inca ruin with a distinctive semicircular tower and dramatic cliffside setting.
Runkuraqay
A circular Inca watchtower along the Inca Trail, offering panoramic mountain views and a glimpse into ancient surveillance methods.
Tunquiorjo
An Inca agricultural site with impressive terraces and stone structures, located near Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail.
Curcurorjo
An Inca site with terraces and building foundations, offering a quiet glimpse into daily life near Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu
Perched high in the Andes, this 15th-century Inca citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's most iconic archaeological wonders.
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