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Activity Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

An activity in Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Aguas Calientes Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
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Why go

Public thermal pools at the top of town, popular after a day of hiking.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Machu Picchu, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Indio Feliz and Inti Punku (Sun Gate).

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Aguas Calientes
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Machu Picchu, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Indio Feliz

    Long-running French-Peruvian bistro with set menus and a quirky, decorated dining room.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

    Gateway on the Inca Trail with the first view down onto the citadel.

    Activity · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant

    Riverside restaurant pouring Cusco-brewed craft beer with Andean dishes.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum

    Museum near Puente Ruinas explaining Inca construction, with a botanical garden.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Huayna Picchu

    Steep stone-step climb to the peak behind the classic view, with ruins at the top.

    Activity · 2.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary

    The Inca citadel on its ridge, visited on fixed circuit routes with timed entry.

    Sight · 2.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs is a stop on our Cusco & Machu Picchu route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Machu Picchu

Another curated activity in Machu Picchu. See the full Machu Picchu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Machu Picchu run from 19°C in February to 22°C in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Aguas Calientes Hot Springs itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Machu Picchu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Machu Picchu weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Avenida Hermanos Ayar, Aguas Calientes 08681, Peru
Coordinates
-13.15091, -72.52138
Destination
Machu Picchu, Peru

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Aguas Calientes Hot Springs?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Aguas Calientes Hot Springs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Aguas Calientes Hot Springs?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Go in the evening; bring a swimsuit and towel.

Where is Aguas Calientes Hot Springs?

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs is at Avenida Hermanos Ayar, Aguas Calientes 08681, Peru. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Aguas Calientes Hot Springs?

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs appears on Cusco & Machu Picchu, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Machu Picchu.

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