Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

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Luxuriant and set amid tropical gardens, these Andean-style cottages (many with their own private pool) connected by stone pathways are pure indulgence. The devil is in the details: iPod docks, subtle, classy decor and showers with glass walls looking out onto lush vegetation. The on-site spa features a bamboo-eucalyptus sauna, but the best feature is the (included) guided excursions.

Choose from bilingual tours for bird-watching, tea-plantation visits and orchid walks, or take a trip to the hotel’s conservation site protecting the rare Andean spectacled bear. Rates include half board and kids under 12 stay for free.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Parque Arqueológico Choquequirao

    Parque Arqueológico Choquequirao

    28.53 MILES

    Translating as 'Cradle of Gold,' this remote Incan site (3050m) in the Vilcabamba mountain range over the Apurimac canyon bears a strong resemblance to…

  • Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary

    Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary

    1.58 MILES

    For many travelers to Peru, a visit to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu is the whole purpose of their trip. With its awe-inspiring location, it is the…

  • Wiñay Wayna

    Wiñay Wayna

    2.64 MILES

    An exquisite little Inca site along the Inca Trail; it's name is variously translated as ‘Forever Young,’ ‘To Plant the Earth Young’ and ‘Growing Young’ …

  • Intipunku

    Intipunku

    1.15 MILES

    The Inca Trail ends after its final descent from the notch in the horizon called Intipunku (Sun Gate). Looking at the hill behind you as you enter the…

  • Llama Terraces

    Llama Terraces

    28.77 MILES

    Discovered only in 2002 by archaeologist Percy Paz, these steep terraces on the backside of the ruins feature unique stonework resembling that found in…

  • Intihuatana

    Intihuatana

    1.6 MILES

    This Quechua word loosely translates as the ‘Hitching Post of the Sun’ and refers to the carved rock pillar, often mistakenly called a sundial, at the top…

  • Sacristy

    Sacristy

    1.6 MILES

    Behind and connected to the Principal Temple lies this famous small building. It has many well-carved niches, perhaps used for the storage of ceremonial…

  • Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock

    Hut of the Caretaker of the Funerary Rock

    1.58 MILES

    An excellent viewpoint to take in the whole site. It’s one of a few buildings that has been restored with a thatched roof, making it a good shelter in the…

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6. Prison Group

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At the lower end of this area is the Prison Group, a labyrinthine complex of cells, niches and passageways, positioned both under and above the ground.

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If you head straight into the ruins from the main entry gate, you pass through extensive terracing to a beautiful series of 16 connected ceremonial baths…

8. Royal Tomb

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