Cusco Travel Forum

Hi guys,

and Im sorry if you have seen these questions before :)

I and my girlfriend will be arriving( by flight from Lima) in Cusco at 14.15 on a Thursday (in early September). I was wondering if there was a chance to get to Aguas Calientes by train on that same day? I just cant find a timetable online. Does the train ride really last 5 hours?

And could anybody recommend a nice hotel in Cusco with double room ranging from USD 50-80 a night?

Best whises from Iceland,
Bearzy

If there isn't one published, there isn't one.
www.perurail.com
In Cusco we stayed at Andariego, in Aguas Calientes in Presidente. More info and websites on my pages.

Trains only go in the early morning. Yes it does take 5 hours!

Check out
http://www.aracari.com/aracariperu/train/MachuPicchuByTrain.shtml

There is also a list of hotels in Cuzco on the site. You can also look at traveller reviews on www.tripadvisor.com

Check out my Cuzco and Macchu Picchu pages for further info.

ps Iceland - Top country!!

Thanks for your answers.

I guess that means I will spend the day in Cusco and then take the early trains to AC the day after. Would you recommend staying in AC for the whole day&night and leave for MP very early on the third day? Wont I enjoy MP better that way?

Also concerning hotels in Cusco & AC, do you think that itīs possible to arrive without booking hotels in advance? Is it crowded by tourist in early September?
My girlfriend speaks fluent spanish and is so charming that Im sure we will get better rates that way :) I only know the most important word: cerveza!

Best wishes,
Bearzy.

P.s. thanks for kind words about my country - although it is very small, Im very proud of it.

There is plenty to do in Cusco for the day you are there. Just wander the streets, maybe get a drink at one of the balcony cafes in the main square or visit the temple of the sun.

I'm in two minds about Macchu Picchu in the morning, I went up midday (the last bus up is around 1pm)and spent the afternoon up there and it seemed less crowded than getting up very early in the morning (cos everyone else does too). However, the quality of the light was totally different so it made it interesting both times.

Not sure about the hotel situation .I went in June, peak tourist season and Aqua Caliente seemed busy. Its not a big place but its nearly all hotels and pizzerias!It may be wise to book cos if its full there is nowhere nearby to stay.

Hey,
You may want to consider making your way to Ollantaytambo by bus from Cuzco and then take the train from Ollanytaytambo to A/C. There is suppose to be several trains leaving from Oll. to A/C during the day.

This website helps.

http://www.perutreks.com/machu-picchu-by-train-1-day.html

Good luck!

Kytn