Inkaterra Machu Picchu

This upscale hotel, tucked into lush gardens near the train station, has real flavor and is easily the best place to stay if you can't get into the fancy hotel next to the ruins (or don't want to pay its exorbitant prices) -- though this too has gotten very expensive. It's also the best place for naturalists who want to get a glimpse of some of the extraordinary bird- and plant life in this part of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary; the hotel offers orchid tours, bird-watching, and guided ecological hikes. The compound of charming Spanish colonial, tile-roofed casitas (bungalows) is surrounded by 5 hectares (12 acres) of cloud forest beside the Vilcanota River, with a tea plantation and more than 100 species of birds and 250 species of butterflies. Regular rooms are large and comfortable, and junior suites have fireplaces and small terraces. A pretty spring-water pool makes this a great place to relax while taking in the grandeur of Machu Picchu. It's especially popular with an older set, and the only strike against it is that it sits about a 10-minute, inconvenient walk along the railroad tracks from Aguas Calientes's restaurants and bars -- but that's the price to pay for a superior natural setting.

Facilities:
Restaurant; cafe; outdoor pool; Nature Center; guided in-house excursions in 5 acre private eco-reserve; 24-hr room service; laundry; daily tea time, free hi-speed internet; Spa, Sauna

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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