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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Aguas Calientes

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aguas Calientes, Peru

Updated January 22, 2018
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Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
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Huayna Picchu

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.
The Inca Bridge, a backdoor to Machu Picchu.

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Inca Bridge

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.
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The 1948 plaque honoring Hiram Bingham.

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Machu Picchu Discovery Plaques

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.
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The now-vacant Wiñay Wayna Pub from the back

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The Former Wiñay Wayna Pub

This is why we can't have nice things on the Incan Trail.
2 miles from Aguas Calientes
Looking down to the lower level structures

Urubamba, Peru

Wiñay Wayna

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
2 miles from Aguas Calientes

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Ollantaytambo Ruins

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.
19 miles from Aguas Calientes
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