Hello friends, Today we are going to talk about what to do in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). After your visit to the Machu Picchu archaeological park, you can do some things independently and for free.
What to do for free in Machu Picchu’s town of Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes, Town of Machu Picchu
This site is one of the most visited destinations in South America. It is located in the region of Cusco, Peru; At the foot of the mountain is the town of Machu Picchu or the town of Aguas Calientes, where there are many places that can be visited before or after visiting the Machu Picchu archaeological park.
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The place is a small town that is very easy to locate. You can visit the main square, which is surrounded by restaurants, hotels, bars and a statue of Inca Pachacutec, the Inca who commanded the construction of Machu Picchu.
The thermal baths
A place to relax the body after a hydroelectric walk or a visit to Machu Picchu are the thermal baths of the town, a club with thermal waters that has a bar-restaurant that you cannot miss and can enjoy with your partner, friends, or family.
Manuel Chávez Ballón Museum
The Town Museum is a place of exhibition of photographs of the discovery of Machu Picchu and more than 250 objects found in the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, such as ceramics, vessels, tools, and so on, and is an indicated place to discover Machu Picchu’s secrets.
The Mandor’s Reserve
To get to the command reserve, you have to go along the hydroelectric route. After walking along the rail for 30 minutes, you will arrive at the entrance or control gate.
The Mandor Park is in the same jungle, surrounded by wild plants, orchids, endemic butterflies, birds, and the waterfall, where you can take a bath in the open air; this ecological reserve is private.
Aguas Calientes Craft Market
This craft market is located in the same town. In this place, you will find some crafts made of materials from the jungle, such as good luck bracelets made of red wayruros, as well as other crafts made by hand by local people.
Close to this place is the local food market; if you are looking for a cheap place to eat, this place is the one.
Putucusi Mountain
If you like climbing and also want the best views of Machu Picchu and the town, the Putucusi Mountain is the place. You will go up a staircase to the top of the mountain for 1 hour, and to go to this place we recommend you go with friends.
The Rock Circuit
This place is free; it is very close to the main square of the town; it is known as the “circuit of the rocks,” carved in pure stone, with sculptures of faces, the structure of Machu Picchu, and others.
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