Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo – Hotel Review

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Last Updated on August 26, 2019 by Travels with Kids

The Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo is quite probably our favorite hotel in the whole world!  It’s a big call, but we love this hotel for many reasons; apart from its proximity to Machu Picchu in Peru.

Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Review

From the moment you cross the stone bridge and enter the hotel grounds it is as if you have passed into another world.  A world of the high jungle, known in Spanish as the eyebrow of the jungle.  There are waterfalls cascading alongside the paths, while birds (214 species we found out later) are heard among the trees.

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The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a wonderfully diverse ecosystem, lush and full of life.  Then, all of a sudden you look up to see a chapel which is lit up in the jungle half-light and realize that this is the reception of the hotel.

This is also one of the most family friendly hotels in Peru and one of several excellent places to stay offered by Inkaterra around Peru.  There are two villas designed especially for a family stay, and they have all the amenities that you would expect for a 5-star hotel.

We’ve stayed twice at this hotel, once with a baby and then once with a toddler and a preschooler.  Both experiences were exceptional.  We can say without hesitation we will return again!  All this, and we have yet to participate in the formal program for kids!  The hotel offers a kids program for 6 to 12-year-olds with child-friendly Inkaterra explorer guides who can organize special educational treasure hunts!

Just on our own we loved playing in the jungle pool, and getting out and exploring on the lodge’s trails.  Looking for orchids and hummingbirds was so enjoyable, and they are easy to spot as they are numerous.   We also loved exploring the herb gardens.   In our experiences one of the things that make a hotel child friendly is having places to play and explore.  Here at the Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo there is plenty of scope for the imagination.

Next time we would love to learn about traditional tea-making which includes taking part in the process as freshly picked leaves are pressed over wooden blocks.  There are also a number of guided walks and/or talks for the adults that sound fantastic.  They would add to your appreciation of the ecosystem and the history of Machu Picchu.

The amazing attention to detail, that epitomizes the Inkaterra brand, is evident in every part of your stay.  Plus, Australians will feel right at home with big bunches of eucalyptus filling corners of rooms and spreading their refreshing aroma.

The hotel itself is a collection of whitewashed houses almost organically grown into the hillside.  Each one of the rooms is made of natural materials.   Natural furnishings, large fireplaces, and the understated, almost rustic, elegance of Inkaterra abound.   Small touches like natural cosmetics and natural cotton bathrobes add to the feeling you have come someplace special.  Plus, Inkaterra’s sustainability programs are impressive, and we loved that we had a 100% Carbon Neutral hotel stay.

The main dining areas of Inkaterra were, as expected, cozy and inviting.  This is befitting a lodge that receives people who have been out exploring Machu Picchu each day.  With small kids we ate early at the Café Inkaterra, a cozy thatched hut, located right on top the railway line.  It was very cool.  As you eat your yummy Peru fusion cuisine, the trains pulled into town chugging right below your window.

Yes, when you stay at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel you feel as if you are an explorer, but without the discomfort!  Check here for current prices to stay at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel.

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Take a look at our full list of Best Family Hotels in Machu Picchu.

In a lower price bracket, but still very nice is the El Mapi by Inkaterra, which is located right in the heart of town.  Check here for current rates to stay at El Mapi by Inkaterra.

If you want a 4-5 star experience we have stayed at the Sumaq Machu Picchu with a baby and found it an excellent experience, with stunning rooms and delicious meals.  Check here for current rates to stay at Sumaq Machu Picchu.

For a once in a lifetime splurge the Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel adjacent to the ruins of Machu Picchu and for sheer location and top quality service would be memorable.  Check here for current rates to stay at the Belmond Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.

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Here are our list of tried and test tips for Visiting Machu Picchu With Kids.

Where should you stay in Machu Picchu? We have a fantastic list of Machu Picchu hotels, which we have stayed in ourselves.  Take a look at the Best Family Hotels in Machu Picchu.

One of the major things about Machu Picchu is that you need to book really early, check out Book Your Machu Picchu Family Holiday Early – 6 Reasons Why!

Should you also wish to trek with toddlers, we can provide great advice having ‘been there and done that’ with Trekking With Toddlers In The Andes and The Short Inca Trail With Baby!

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