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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 9:19 pm
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Originally Posted by jvcarter6
I am planning a trip to this property in a few weeks and was looking for advice on how to work in the trip to Machu Picchu. I was planning to stay at this property for 2-3 nights during my travels.

Would you advise taking the train from the hotel to Machu Picchu, exploring Machu Piccu for the day, staying the night in Aguas Calientes, spending part of the next day at Machu Piccu, and then heading back to the hotel for another night or two?

In doing some research, I am guessing that it isn't that feasible, or preferred, to only do a day trip to Machu Piccu from the hotel. Given the times quoted on the website for arrival and departure, it doesn't seem like enough time.

I have made 3 consecutive day reservations right now, but starting to think I should split it up.

Thanks for any advice you can give from your experiences.
Just got back from a long weekend in Peru. Took the 6:50 train from the hotel, arriving at Aguas at around 9:30. Stayed almost until the 5:00 closing and spent the next hour and a half perusing the vendors' stalls in Aguas before taking the 6:45 train back.

IMO, that was plenty of time to spend at Machu Picchu, though I can see why one might want to stay overnight in Aguas.
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