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AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
At a distance of 800m East of the town of Aguas
Calientes, there are underground hot sulfur springs
which bubble up from the rocky ground at varying
temperatures. The especially-built pools at this resort
are the basis of its use as hot mineral baths. The
average temperature of the water runs from 38ºc to 46ºc.
There are also changing rooms, bathrooms and a small
snack bar.
RAIL TRANSPORT
Tourist Train, It only operates in the high season,
leaving Cusco in the morning, stopping at the most
important stations (Ollantaytambo, Km.88 or
Ooriwayrachina) until it arrives at the station of
Puente Ruinas. The trip takes four hours and returns in
the evening. Autovagon, This tourist service leaves
Cusco in the morning and takes three hours. The trip
from The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba to
Ollantaytambo) takes 1,1/2 hours. It returns in the
evening. It is recommended to check all timetables in
train stations and travel agencies, as they are modified
according to the season. |