Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Spanish Colonial meets Andean cloud forest eco-lodge. Terracotta-tiled roofs, eucalyptus beams, alpaca blankets, crackling fireplaces, local craft furnishings. Feels like a village more than a hotel. Very relaxed, nature-immersive, zero pretension.
Book the complimentary birdwatching walk for the first morning — it goes early (before 7am) when bird activity peaks in the cloud forest
Why It Matters
Holds 1 Michelin Key (2024, Peru's inaugural year), ranked #7 Best Hotels in South America by Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 2025. Holds the world record for largest collection of native orchid species on a single property. It's also the best-positioned luxury base for a Machu Picchu visit, with complimentary guided excursions included in the rate and luggage transfer to/from the train station.
83 whitewashed adobe casitas spread across a private 12-acre cloud forest reserve at 2,020 meters elevation, just across from the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station. The property is basically its own micro-ecosystem: 372 native orchid species (a world record per the American Orchid Society), 315 registered bird species including golden-headed quetzals and Andean cock-of-the-rock, stone pathways, waterfalls, a tea plantation, and a spring-water pond. Eco-credentials are real, not marketing: Inkaterra is fully carbon-neutral and was the world's first climate-positive hotel brand.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Junior Suite
Spacious layout with a separate reading/relaxing area, fireplace, and option of a private terrace (subject to availability). King or twin beds in pure cotton. Large private bathroom with towel heater and telephone. Sitting and dining for two. Colonial-style wardrobe. Eco-friendly toiletries and robes. Satellite TV, minibar included.
King or Twin · 40 sqm
Junior Suite Deluxe
Expanded Junior Suite with a marble basin bathroom and in-bathroom telephone. King or twin beds with 100% pure cotton sheets and 6 hypoallergenic pillows. Wardrobe, room and towel heater, separate sitting and dining area for two, work area — all in front of a fireplace. Eco-friendly toiletries, robes. Complimentary bottle of Pisco on arrival. Minibar and safety box included.
King or Twin · 42 sqm
Suite
King or twin configuration with 100% pima cotton sheets, 8 hypoallergenic pillows, and room-controlled heating. Separate sitting and dining area plus fireplace. Private garden, covered terrace, and heated plunge pool. Marble bathroom with two basins, garden-view tub, towel heater, independent shower and toilet. Full set of eco-friendly toiletries and bath salts. VIP treatment with turndown service three times daily.
King or Twin · 117 sqm
Suite Inkaterra
Private paradise setup: personal garden, covered terrace, heated plunge pool, extra-large daybed, and outdoor shower. Expansive sleeping area with king bed and 100% cotton sheets, 8 hypoallergenic pillows. Second room with working/relaxing area plus dining for four in front of an open fireplace. Marble bathroom with two basins, garden-view tub, double closet, separate shower, and commode. Towel and room heaters included. Triple daily turndown.
King · 176 sqm
Superior
The entry-level casita, and still charming. King or twin beds with pure cotton sheets and hypoallergenic pillows, dining area for two. Decorated with local crafts and eucalyptus beams. Room heater, colonial-style wardrobe, robes, eco-friendly toiletries. Satellite TV and safety box. These are the smallest rooms on the property — fine for one person, compact for two.
King or Twin · 28 sqm
Superior Deluxe
A step up from the standard Superior. Fireplace opposite the dining area, spacious newly renovated bathroom. King or twin beds with pima cotton sheets and 4 hypoallergenic pillows. Room heater, robes, wardrobe, eco-friendly toiletries. Satellite TV and safety box.
King or Twin · 30 sqm
Villa Inkaterra
The top of the property. Two adjoining suites — a Suite Inkaterra (king) and a Suite (king or twin) — each with their own terrace and plunge pool overlooking a private garden. You check in at the villa itself, never the main reception. Round-the-clock butler service. Private dining available served by Inkaterra staff. Wood-burning fireplace, sitting and dining areas, expansive marble bathrooms with indoor and open-air shower, tub, and separate commode. Andean slippers crafted from recycled materials. Triple daily turndown service.
King (Suite Inkaterra) + King or Twin (adjoining Suite) · 293 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Two and a half hour hike from the archaeological site to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu mountain. Views of soaring eagles, the Machu Picchu ruins, Putukusi, Wayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain, and the Vilcanota River. Bus transfer and expert guide included.
Preparation of local recipes with wine pairing and final tasting. Includes an Inkaterra apron. Max 6 guests. Cooking area determined on site.
Guided wine tasting with the hotel's sommelier covering selections from Peru, South America, and Europe. Includes four bottles within a selected category.
Early morning walk through the cloud forest starting at a river observatory with a chance to spot the torrent duck and white-capped dipper. Moves to a tanager feeding area and then hotel pathways where you can look for cock-of-the-rock, golden-headed quetzal, and 18 identified hummingbird species including the booted racket-tail.
Guided trail through the hotel grounds introducing the cloud forest ecosystem — ferns, bromeliads, orchids, birds, butterflies, insects. Also takes in the Vilcanota river system, the Observatory, and the tea garden. Suitable for children.
Walk through the property's orchid garden — 372 native species, a world record per the American Orchid Society. Ranges from the Phragmipedium caudatum (one of the world's largest orchid flowers) to specimens only visible with a magnifying glass. New species have been discovered on the hotel grounds. Suitable for children.
30-minute bus transfer to the Machu Picchu Historical Reserve. Expert guide covers the Intihuatana (Sun Dial), Sacred Plaza, and Temple of the Sun. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bus transfer, specialized guide, and citadel entrance fee all included in the excursion price.
Tasting menu with wine pairing served in the hotel's cellar, or a candlelit à la carte dinner. Attended by a private butler. Max 8 guests. Planned with the in-house chef.
Pisco Chilcanos and snacks served in the cloud forest at sunset. Location is determined on site.
Tour of the on-site organic tea (Camellia sinensis) plantation and tea house. See freshly picked leaves pressed over wooden blocks and seal your own tea bag. Completes with a glass of fresh hot or iced tea. Suitable for children.
Early evening walk designed to connect with the historical energy of the Machu Picchu area. Visits an enchanting waterfall, pre-Inca pictographs, and pauses at the Rocotal Observatory. Different in character from the daytime walks — more meditative.
Private guided visit to the Machu Picchu citadel, then a steep one-hour trek up Wayna Picchu mountain. The trail clings to the mountainside and delivers a bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the Vilcanota River, and distant snow-capped Andean peaks. One of the most challenging and rewarding hikes in the area.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary luggage reception and assistance at the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station, both on arrival and departure.
Available in some rooms, complimentary. Not available in all casitas — coverage varies across the cloud forest property.
Binoculars available for rent — useful for birdwatching excursions on the grounds.
Room service available at additional charge.
Complimentary cocktail hour daily from 5:00–7:00pm.
Complimentary Tea Time from 3:30–5:30pm daily using the hotel's own award-winning organic black tea. Medaille Gourmet Gold 2023 winner.
Collection of books and magazines focused on nature subjects plus a novel book exchange. Fireplace lounge setting.
No shared swimming pool on property. Heated plunge pools are available in Suite and above room categories only.
The property has no parking and is not accessible by car. Train is the only means of arrival. Car access is not possible.
On-site gallery and gift shop featuring local crafts and souvenirs.
Wood-burning fireplaces in Junior Suite and above. Fireplace in the dining area for Superior and Superior Deluxe casitas.
Full-service spa with Andean-inspired treatments using 100% natural botanical extracts. Located near the spring-water pond.
Traditional Andean sauna on the hotel grounds near the UNU Spa and spring-water pond. Available at extra charge.
Natural flowing spring-water pond on the property grounds near the spa area.
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