El MaPi by Inkaterra

A contemporary 4-star Inkaterra hotel in the center of Machu Picchu Pueblo, minutes from the bus to the citadel.

  • Address: Av. Pachacutec 109, Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • District: Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
  • Category: upscale, contemporary

El MaPi byInkaterra is a smart, contemporary and cozy 4-star hotel at Av. Pachacútec 109, in the center of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), near the town center and the museum, about 70 miles (110 km) from Cusco. It has a lively, down-to-earth feel, and its design language is built from eucalyptus branches, reclaimed wood and stone. The lobby has lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open café, with natural light filtering through dried eucalyptus branches. The hotel has around 130 contemporary rooms across a compact, walkable footprint, and some look directly onto an Inca stone wall or the surrounding mountainside. The bus stop for the climb to the citadel and the town's restaurants and shops are a short walk away. Spa del Bosque offers massages and treatments and a stone-lined jacuzzi, and the hotel runs its own guided excursions, including nature walks, birdwatching and Machu Picchu tours. The breakfast buffet has an omelette station and a good mix of hot and cold options to fuel an early start to Machu Picchu. El MaPi is the sister property of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, bringing the brand's design and service to the heart of town.

Why we chose it

  • The most centrally located of Inkaterra's Aguas Calientes properties, a short walk from the bus stop up to the citadel.
  • Contemporary design, with eucalyptus branches, reclaimed wood and big glass walls.
  • The Inkaterra standard of service, with its own guided excursions.

Highlights

  • Around 130 contemporary rooms in the center of Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Lobby with panoramic windows and an open café
  • Some rooms look onto an Inca stone wall or the mountainside
  • Spa del Bosque, with a stone-lined jacuzzi
  • Guided excursions: nature walks, birdwatching and Machu Picchu tours
  • Minutes on foot from the buses up to Machu Picchu

Ideal for

  • couples
  • groups
  • travelers who want comfort and a central location
  • design-minded travelers

Practical information

Good to know
The hotel is at Av. Pachacútec 109, Machu Picchu Pueblo. It is the sister property of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
Tips
Ask about the hotel's guided excursions and book your bus up to the citadel in advance.
Reservations
Phone +51 84 211 011.

Frequently asked questions

How far is El MaPi from the buses up to Machu Picchu?

Just a few minutes on foot. The hotel is in the center of Machu Picchu Pueblo, close to the bus stop and the town's main square.

Is El MaPi affiliated with Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel?

Yes. El MaPi is Inkaterra's contemporary, centrally located sister property, bringing the brand's design and service to the center of town.

Does El MaPi have a spa?

Yes, Spa del Bosque offers massages and treatments, including a stone-lined jacuzzi.

What is the view like from the rooms?

It varies by room: some look onto the surrounding mountainside or the town's tile rooftops, and a few open directly onto an Inca stone wall.

What is the design like?

Smart, contemporary and cozy, with lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and natural light filtering through dried eucalyptus branches.

Does the hotel organize excursions?

Yes, it runs guided nature walks, birdwatching and Machu Picchu tours.