Machu Picchu

The traditional means of arriving at the district of Machu Picchu is by train from the cities of Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Another way to arrive at Machu Picchu is  through the “Inca Trail”.

There is not a road between Cusco and Machu Picchu; there is not an air transport either.  However, the city of Cusco has an airport, where many  diurnal domestic flights arrive, connecting the cities of  Lima, Arequipa, Puno (Juliaca) and Puerto Maldonado (Tambopata). As well as Cusco is connected with various roads to  major cities in Peru. 

Our coworkers are waiting for you at the train station, to help you and guide you to the Hatuchay Hotels.

Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel is located in the district of Machu Picchu Town (last called Aguas Calientes), in front of the Incas' sacred river Urubamba. Province of Urubamba, department of Cuzco, Peru.

It's surrounding by high mountains with rain forest vegetation and amazing landscapes.

Machu Picchu Town is a little village. Does not exist taxi services, because the distances are very short.

In front the hotel is located the bus station for transfers between the village and Machu Picchu Inca citadel in the top of the mountain.

The local train station and the handicraft market are 10 minutes walking distance

The hot springs is 15 minutes walking distance.

When you arrive to Machu Picchu Town, our personnel will be there for your assistance, carry your baggage and transfer to the hotel.

How to arrive to Machu Picchu

The traditional mean to arrive to Machu Picchu is by train from the cities of Cuzco or Ollantaytambo. There aren't roads between Cuzco and Machu Picchu; there aren't airport or airfield.

Also you can come by train from Cuzco to Kilometer 82, disembark and begin the famous trek "Inca Trail" in 4 days from this point to Machu Picchu. Reservations for Inca Trail are only processed with 30 days of anticipation, to be able to obtain the corresponding permission.

Cuzco has an airport with many domestic flights from Lima, Arequipa, Puerto Maldonado (Tambopata Reserve) or Juliaca (Puno - Lake Titicaca). Also Cuzco is connected with many roads and highways.

Normally, the first flights arrive to Cuzco at 7 AM. and the train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu departure at 6 AM. Nevertheless, this train can be embark in the city of Ollantaytambo, located at one hour and half average by bus or taxi from the city of Cuzco, therefore is possible to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu the same day from your arrival to Cuzco.

The train from Machu Picchu arrive at 7 PM to Cuzco, and there are not nocturnal flights from Cuzco. You must overnight in Cuzco city if you need a flight connection.