Machu Picchu Pueblo

This is the town at the base of Machu Picchu where the trains arrive and the hotels and restaurants are located. Also know as Aguas Calientes for the hot springs/thermal baths nearby. The first pic is the main square. Note at left of center on the upper floor facade the Inca crosses. Also, yellow is the color of good luck at New year's here. And the statue is Pachacuteq, the most famous Incan king, also credited with starting Machu Picchu. SEC and is the view from my hotel room, followed by one of the streets in town. The last two are rock sculptures in town. The are many. These are Pachacuteq overlooking a stylized Machu Picchu and Pachamama (earth mother) embracing creation.Read more