Tambomachay

cusco, peru

Famous for: History and Culture, Ancient Ruins, Day Trips

Tambomachay also popular as Baños del Inca means "Guesthouse Caves" in english. Some say it is a shrine to water which was worshipped in Incan era and some say it was used as a military outpost. The trickling water, canals and caves has a sooting impact in your spirit.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

07:00 - 18:00 Everyday

Duration: 1 hours

Entry Fee: S/. 130

Tips: Entry included in Tourist Ticket. Detailed info at https://www.cuscoperu.com/es/viajes/cusco/centros-arqueologicos/tambomachay

Source: Diego Delso

Tambomachay is an archaelogical site near Cusco with series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The defined purpose of the site in the Incan era is uncertain, it is concluded to be a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite.

Source: PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ

Highlights of Tambomachay Ruins:

- 4 terraced walls carved into the hill and on the top of the structure there are 4 niches in a trapezoidal shape. It is said that the offerings in honor to the water were deposited here.

- The water comes from the aqueducts, the source of the water is still a mystery.

- Tambomachay is also known as El Bano del Inca, or “The Bath of the Inca” as this site was used to cleanse the mind and the evil spirit.

- There are 2 fountains that constantly function, at any time of the year. Water echoes providing

Source: Paulo JC Nogueira

How to get to Tambomachay ?

By collectivo: leaves every 10 - 15 mins from calle paputi which is approx 7 mins from the Cusco centre. Take the one going to Pisac, get down at Tambomachay. It will cost approx. 5 to 7 Soles.

By Taxi:, cost approx. 35 Soles for a rou d trip. You can catch one at Plaza de Armas.