Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes is a town in the Urubamba River Valley, in southeast Peru. It’s known for its thermal baths and as a gateway to the nearby Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The town center is full of eateries and shops, anchored by the central Mercado Artesanal, a craft market. Northwest, along the river, are Los Jardines de Mandor gardens with orchids and birds. The nearby Butterfly House is a local conservation project.
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Top attractions in Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu HotSprings
1. Machu Picchu HotSprings
3.7
(851)
Public bath
Nature & Parks
Manco Capac Square
2. Manco Capac Square
4.6
(4358)
Park
Sights & Landmarks
Mandor
3. Mandor
4.7
(620)
Nature & Parks
Botanical garden
Botanical garden with hummingbirds on former Inca farmland, accessed via a hike along train tracks.
Mercado Aguas Calientes
4. Mercado Aguas Calientes
4.3
(378)
Market
Shopping
Mariposario of Machu Picchu
5. Mariposario of Machu Picchu
4.5
(576)
Outdoor Activities
Gardens
Marked trails, info panels & talks in a forest nature park home to thousands of butterfly species.
Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum
6. Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum
4.4
(398)
Archaeological museum
Museums
Small museum with a few artifacts from and displays about Machu Picchu, the nearby Incan citadel.
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Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Distillery
Food & Drink
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining.
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