Tourist Facilities - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Lodging in Machu Picchu - Hotels in Machu Picchu

There are some alternatives, a 3 stars hotel located in Machu Picchu's citadel, in the high part of the mountain. Also in the town of Machu Picchu (last called Aguas Calientes), located in the valley, from where we start our climbing to Machu Picchu, has services of 3 stars hotels and lodgings.

Hot Springs 

At a distance of 800 m East of the town of Machu Picchu, there are under ground hot sulfur springs which bubble up from the rocky under ground at varying temperatures. The especially-built pools at this resort are the basis of its use as hot mineral baths. The average temperature of the water runs from 38° to 46°C. There are also changing rooms, bathroom sand a small snack bar.

Rail Transport

In order to get to Kilometer 88 one can go by train from Cuzco. Another alternative to get to Kilometer 88 is to go by automotive transportation to Chilca at Km. 77 and down by car to Km. 88.

Road Transport

The only way to return from Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes to Cuzco is by train. Check all timetables.

Tourist Transportation

There is a fleet of mini-buses that link the Puente Ruinas station via a narrow, winding road to the top of hill - Machu Picchu complex. The drive takes approximately 20 minutes to get there and another 20 minutes back. 

The service runs all day, though the frequency depends on the amount of tourists. 

There is a trail between Puente de Ruinas and the Machu Picchu complex. The walk takes approximately 1 hour.

Signposting

There are signposts located in different parts of the trail using a series of words and international symbols. In the majority of places, these signs give the walker the necessary information about a certain spot, its climate, distances and services. 

These signs are classified into information, prevention and restriction.