1.- INTRODUCTION TO AGUAS CALIENTES
The town of Aguascalientes is popularly known as Machu Picchu village because it is the closest town to the Inca citadel, located in the valley of the Urubamba River this town is located 2000 m above sea level and has the characteristic function of being the gateway to the world wonder of Machu Picchu which is considered one of the most emblematic places in the world.
The whole town is known for being quite cozy and contain a natural beauty because the town itself harmonizes naturally with the environment without affecting or break it, is surrounded by a chain of mountains and a wide vegetation and despite its small size the town has an adequate structure to provide a unique experience to visitors seeking to know the Inca city of Machu Picchu, Its proximity not only allows and facilitates access but also provides complementary experiences that help to have a better experience, this is the case of the presence of the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs Peru.
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2.- THE NATURAL HOT SPRINGS OF AGUAS CALIENTES
The popular Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs are considered an incredible natural phenomenon that results from the geological interaction that exists under the Andes Mountains, its peculiar formation is linked to geothermal and volcanic activity that is molded for millennia throughout this territory. It is created from a geological process that begins with the infiltration of water through the many layers of existing rock where it comes into contact with hot rock formations due to the presence of subway rivers of magma which raises its temperature and then causes them to emerge to the surface through cracks thus creating springs that are then channeled to finally create places like the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs.
The tectonic activity that exists in the Andes Mountains influences the geothermal system that exists throughout the territory including the region of the town of Aguas Calientes, although there are no active volcanoes what can be found and is the origin of the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs are Ignaz rocks and a stream of subway magma which causes a continuity of geothermal activity, this activity is key to the stability of the temperature in the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs.
When visiting the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs you will find that there are several pools each with different temperatures, ranging from the coldest to the hottest containing between 38°C and 46°C, which makes the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs in the ideal place to enjoy a moment of relaxation and wellness at the same time, because the waters of the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs contain many minerals which are quite useful for the body and mental benefit at the same time, the main minerals that have been found inside the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs are:
- Sulfates
- Bicarbonates
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Sulfur
3.- A SURPRISING COLOR
“At first glance the water seems dirty as it has a strong yellow color, however this is actually the color of sulfur which is one of the main minerals found in the pools of the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs in Peru.”
Due to the composition of the Peru Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, enjoying a relaxing time inside one of its pools is not only beneficial for stress but also has healing properties that benefit the body in other aspects such as:
- It helps to improve the metabolism and consequently to the digestion, it helps a lot to people who suffer constantly from the problem of constipation.
- Thanks to the minerals evaporate due to the temperature of the water are absorbed by the skin which in turn causes the toxins out of the body through the sweat glands.
- It allows the skin to acquire a higher percentage of oxygen, this because the temperature causes the pores to open.
- It provides an adequate muscular relationship for the body to recover from blows or extreme fatigue.
- Due to the temperature there is a high presence of steam which relieves the decongestion of the nasal passages.
4.- HOW TO GET TO THE AGUAS CALIENTES PERU HOT SPRINGS
To get to enjoy the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs Peru you must first get to the town itself for this you can choose to take the train from Ollantaytambo station in the company Peru Rail or Inca Rail (Both options are good). The trip takes about an hour and 45 minutes, you can first take your time to leave your luggage in your designated hotel and then lighter you can follow the road that starts from the main square uphill, this street is called Ayar brothers, at the end of the street you will find a checkpoint where you must buy an entrance ticket and then continue a path that takes about five minutes to finally reach the Aguas Calientes Peru Hot Springs.
5.- THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE AGUAS CALIENTES PERU HOT SPRINGS
One of the best kept secrets of the Peru Aguas Calientes Hot Springs is the ideal time to visit them, this occurs between the months of February and March in which the water is much cleaner and suitable to enjoy. In the rest of the year it is best to visit in the afternoon or evening as it is best enjoyed after having taken the day to visit Inca city and complement the experience with a relaxing shower in one of the pools.
6.- USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT AGUAS CALIENTES PERU HOT SPRINGS
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Monday to Sunday | From 05:00 am until to 20:00 pm |
| UPDATED PRICES OF THE AGUAS CALIENTES PERU HOT SPRINGS | |
| Foreigners | s/20.00 Peruvian Soles (approximately 6 USD). |
| Nationals | s/10.00 Peruvian soles (approximately 3 USD). |
| Cusquenians | s/5.00 Peruvian soles (approximately 2 USD). |
You can complement in an incredible way your trip to the Inca city of Machu Picchu with a relaxing time inside the Peru Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, Auri Peru can plan all itinerary giving you the necessary time to make it and optimize the trip, contact us now and find out how to do it.
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