Aguas Calientes

From Cuzco you must travel through Aguas Calientes to reach Machu Picchu. Named so for the hot water springs at the top of the town.

Aguas Calientes is surrounded by mountain peaks, giving the illusion it´s higher than 2410 meters.

The horizon, not at all horizontal, hovers high above, making the 4 hour train journey here spectacular with menacing jaggered cliff edges meeting the aqua green river which splashes calmly then races into white water along side huge boulders.

A small town packed thick. River and railroads pushing between restaurants and hostels that accommodate the worldwide hoards visiting South Americas most famous link to history.

A thunderstorm drenched the pueblo, offering force to the rivers and atmosphere that brings people to the street smiling in a way contrary to England!