Tips Machu Picchu

You want to relax your muscles after a couple of days of hiking or just relax. Visit the thermal springs. You will be in the middle of nature, but only 10 minutes away from the Plaza.

Get a proof of your stay in “Inca Country”, go to the administration office by the entrance, next to the backpack check and receive a stamp.

Leave our hostel at around 4:00 a.m. in the morning and walk through the nature up to the complex of Machu Picchu. You will reach the complex around 5:00 a.m. and you will be pleased with a unique view.

This town is laid-out for tourists. The prices are raising a lot during the high season. In general the prices for bars and restaurants along the rail way are more expensive compared with the prices within the center. A lot of restaurants are having a service charge of 2-3 Soles, the information about this does not exist.

You will find a hidden market hall between the Plaza Manco Capac and the Calle Mayta Capac, here you can choose from a variety of inexpensive local specialties.

Chez Maggy, a Cusco-based restaurant has a variety of Italian, Mexican and Peruvian dishes and they do have a delivery service.

Toto’s House is a good choice, if you are looking for a lot of food. It is in the middle price class, but they have a huge buffet for mid-day.