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Machu Picchu Trips
There are 112krn of railway line between the city of Cusco and the
station of Puente Ruinas or Machupicchu. The trip starts in the station
of San Pedro in Cusco, zig-zagging up the Picchu mountain until it
reaches the highest point, a spot called "El Arco" (the arch), in the
northwest part of the city.
- The route then descends to the villages of Poroy, Cachimayo and
lzcuchaca until it reaches the Anta plains, an extensive cattle area. It
climbs down the gully of Pomatales before descending to the Sacred
Valley of the Incas, arriving at the station of Pachar. The route then
crosses the Urubamba River to the right bank and arrives at the station
of Ollantaytambo. For those who arrived here by the asphalt road of the
Sacred Valley, one can board the train to continue to Machupicchu.
HOT SPRINGS:
At a distance of 800m East of the town of Aguas Calientes, there are
underground hot sulfur springs which bubble up from the rocky ground at
varying temperatures.
The especially-built pools at this resort are the basis of its use as
hot mineral baths. The average temperature of the water runs from 38șc
to 46șc. There are also changing rooms, bathrooms and a small snack bar.
RAIL TRANSPORT
Tourist Train, It only operates in the high season, leaving Cusco in the
morning, stopping at the most important stations (Ollantaytambo, Km.88
or Ooriwayrachina) until it arrives at the station of Puente Ruinas. The
trip takes four hours and returns in the evening.
Autovagon, This tourist service leaves Cusco in the morning and takes
three hours. The trip from The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba to
Ollantaytambo) takes 1,1/2 hours. It returns in the evening.
It is recommended to check all timetables in train stations and travel
agencies, as they are modified according to the season.
