Top 5 Nature & Parks in Aguas Calientes, Cusco Region

January 12, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in Aguas Calientes, Peru including Mandor, Putucusi Mountain, Mariposario de Machupicchu, Cascadas Allcamayo, Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes).
Restaurants in Aguas Calientes

1. Mandor

Mandor Valley - Machupicchu Km. 114. 3, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru +51 940 188 155 [email protected] http://www.jardinesdemandor.com
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 517 reviews

Mandor

Mandor is a family initiative for enviromental protection located 4Km from Machu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes). This property offer well maintained trails where you can walk into biodiverse gardens enjoying, learning and at the same time contributing to the restoration and preservation of the habitat of hundreds of species of flora and fauna. The waterfall at the end of the trail is really powerful and refreshing. Mandor Valley is the best place for outdoor activities and the birdwatching hotspot near Machu Picchu. The property also offers cabins and campsite where you can stay and enjoy the most of this quiet location.

Reviewed By Alicehelena1208

This is an interesting walk to get to from town, following the train line. The actual site is beautiful with a wide range of plants and birds/butterflies all around. The waterfalls are well worth the hike to see.

2. Putucusi Mountain

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru
Excellent
69%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Putucusi Mountain

Reviewed By russypooh - Long Beach, United States

Putucusi “Happy Mountain” is one of the hidden mountains that surrounds Machu Picchu because very few people have visited. The roads are steep, however once at the top you can appreciate all the beauty of the landscape and a viewmthat not many people have been able to photograph.

3. Mariposario de Machupicchu

Avenida Hermanos Ayar On the Way to the Museum and the Bridge to Climb to Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru +51 977 543 974 http://www.mariposasdemachupicchu.com/
Excellent
62%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 348 reviews

Mariposario de Machupicchu

Reviewed By Supersue27 - Montross, United States

Highly recommend this conservatory. This donation only facility is trying to reintroduce butterflies that have been depleted mostly due to pollution and is in beautiful setting along the serene river. The amenities include interpretation, a small snack and gift shop and bathrooms. You can grab a snack among the birds, butterflies, mountains and river.

4. Cascadas Allcamayo

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru
Excellent
58%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Cascadas Allcamayo

Reviewed By 738marisz - Sigulda, Latvia

There are practically no directions to the waterfall. You need to find it by map. Some guy in the jungle asked 10 soles. I didn't really understand why it could be for entrance I assume. A step through the jungle on a hot day is daunting, but worth it. Waterfalls waters is crystal clear and clean. Probably the cleanest water I've ever seen in my life. Definitely worth a visit. Besides, I was the only tourist and did not meet anyone during the climb.

5. Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

Signposted from main square, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru http://www.enjoy-machu-picchu.org/es/informacion/aguas-calientes.php
Excellent
24%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
12%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1,689 reviews

Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

Reviewed By 580miguelw - Erlangen, Germany

This small town, middle on the Mountanis / Rain Forest, is almost impossible to reach by car (only by train or walking, because of its difficult acces). It has grown really fast, because of the amount of tourism going to Macchu Picchu, however, it is a nice place to stay. Hot Springs, Craft brewerys (local made beers), and its outdoor posibilities, such: Inka Trek, Salkantay Trek, Andean Train, Choquequirao Trek, Macchu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Shopping hand-made Market. A jungle remote town with international flair, recommended not only to stay on the way to Macchu Picchu.

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