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El Mapi

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6/10

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Highlights

- Large, reliable hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Unbeatable location for Machu Picchu
- Facilities include spa and restaurant
- Good value for money, lively and relaxed

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Overview

Hotel El Mapi is a large, bustling hotel in Peru’s Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu, an unusually well-preserved ancient lost citadel perched dramatically on a mountain ledge nearly 8,000 feet high. The property belongs to the Inkaterra portfolio and is conveniently located a short walk from the town centre, easily accessible at the beginning or end of treks to Machu Picchu. It’s a lively, ‘no frills’ hotel offering good value for money and some very respectable facilities and services.

There are no fewer than 122 Superior Deluxe rooms and eight Suites, all of which come with floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of natural light along with en-suite bathrooms with shower, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Other amenities common to all rooms include a hair dryer, a minibar and a TV with plenty of channels. Blackout curtains for the windows are supplied for those who wish not to be woken by the morning sun.

Aguas Calientes sits at an altitude of 6,690 feet and the hotel can provide oxygen for anyone struggling with the change in elevation. La Cafeteria, the hotel’s restaurant, is open for three meals a day, with breakfast and lunch served as buffets and dinner served a la carte and packed lunches can also be pre-ordered. In addition, there’s a bar serving local and international alcoholic beverages, along with a range of light snacks. The organic Spa del Bosque is on the top floor and offers a good range of treatments and captivating views of the nearby cloud forest.

For many, this is the perfect base for trekking the Inca Trail. However, there’s a good variety of excursions to other local archaeological sites and points of interest on offer. The hotel is family friendly and there are plenty of outings in the area for all age groups.

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