Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes · Peru
Prices
Next 365 nights · updated daily
Daily price line
Hover any point for the rate
Calendar heatmap
Hover any day for its rate
Reviews
Character and identity
A cluster of 85 whitewashed casitas with eucalyptus beams, scattered along stone paths through 12 acres of cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu. The village conceit could feel contrived, but waterfalls, gardens and the rush of the Vilcanota River anchor it in real place. Rooms run rustic: tile floors, Peruvian textiles, local art, garden views. Two restaurants and a spa sit within the grounds, alongside a remarkable natural collection: 214 recorded bird species, including the golden-headed quetzal, and 372 native orchid varieties. Service leans naturalist and unhurried rather than polished-urban.
Who's it for
Best for:
Travellers who want their Machu Picchu base to be an experience in itself, not just a bed near the train. Birders, orchid enthusiasts, design-minded couples and anyone who values walking out of their casita into cloud forest rather than into the bustle of Aguas Calientes town.
Should look elsewhere:
Guests after sleek contemporary interiors, full-service urban hotel polish, or a quick functional overnight before the early train. The rustic register and village layout (stone paths, scattered casitas) won't suit those with mobility limitations or a preference for compact, climate-controlled luxury.
Bottom line
The grounds are the product here: this is less a hotel than a private cloud-forest reserve with rooms attached, and the naturalist programming around birds and orchids is what justifies the rate over closer-to-station alternatives. Book it if you're staying at least two nights so the gardens get their due, and request a casita set deeper into the property, away from the entrance.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Front desk
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Full service laundry
- Wake up calls
