There 3 ways to get to Machupicchu: bus/car; train; hike the Inca Trail. The hike is four days from Urubamba. The train takes one and one-half hours. We opted for the shorter “hike”.
On arrival in Aguas Calientes we were immediately bused to the entrance of the site of Machupicchu. The immediacy was good; Aguas Calientes (from what I saw) is a place to be avoided.
We camped just outside the gates of Machupicchu which turned out to be very convenient. The accomodations offered a view of the mountains and the jacuzzi under the stars provided a nice relaxing venue after a full day.
People on the Inca Trail, the 4-day walk to Machupicchu
The Hiram Bingham Train; the travel approach we opted for
Onboard the train.
A Market in Aquas Calientes: A place I thought worth avoiding
Hotel where we stayed for the three days we were in Machupicchu
The view from our hotel room
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