Le bus de Cusco à Hidroélectrique est l’option la plus utilisée pour rejoindre Machu Picchu de manière économique. Nous proposons des billets quotidiens avec différentes catégories de service selon votre budget.
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About the Wi-Fi: Only the Platinum Service category guarantees satellite connection to Hidroelectrica. 100% guaranteed internet connection throughout the entire trip, even under adverse weather conditions and without exceptions.
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Arrive rested and without muscle discomfort, optimizing your energy for the hike from Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Select your bus ticket type from Cusco to Hidroelectrica. You can choose between one-way, return, or round-trip tickets, available in Platinum, Regular, and Low Cost services.
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All our Cusco to Hidroelectrica bus services include daily departures, strategic stops along the route, and direct connection to the Machu Picchu route via Aguas Calientes.
Cusco to Hidroelectrica Bus Itinerary
Itinerary Overview: "Platinum Premium"
Bus Schedule (hour by hour):
06:25 / 06:30 hrs: Arrive at the Meeting Point in the Main Square.
06:50 hrs: Board the bus and depart from Cusco to Hidroelectrica.
08:20 hrs: First 40-minute stop near Ollantaytambo (*Optional: breakfast not included).
09:00 hrs: Pass through the town of Ollantaytambo.
10:10 hrs: Arrival at the highest point, Abra Malaga, and rest stop.
11:00 hrs: Second stop "Alfamayo, rest stop".
12:50 hrs: We pass through the town of Santa Teresa.
13:45 hrs: Arrival at Hidroelectrica (*Optional: lunch not included).
14:00 hrs: Start of the 11 km hike to the town of Aguas Calientes.
17:00 hrs: Arrival in Aguas Calientes and continuation with the Machu Picchu visit plan (next day).
Important: It is recommended to bring water for the trip and the hike to Aguas Calientes, as well as altitude sickness and motion sickness pills due to altitude changes.
Trip Information:
Technical Specifications:
Distance Cusco - Hidroelectrica: 230 km / 142 miles
Highest Point of the Route (Malaga): 4,330 meters above sea level / 14,206.04 ft.
Altitude of Hidroelectrica: 1,890 meters above sea level / 6,200.80 ft.
Approximate Bus Travel Time: 7 hours.
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Choose quality and comfort: With our different Hidroelectrica plans, select the option that best matches your expectations and needs.
Platinum Premium, a superior comfort experience: Travel relaxed, avoid muscle fatigue, and improve your performance during the hike from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes.
Your experience matters: Investing in better transportation ensures a pleasant trip without unpleasant surprises. Prioritize your well-being throughout every kilometer of the journey.
Additional Information
Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu Pueblo Hike:
The trail to Machu Picchu Pueblo is mostly flat and follows the train tracks, making it an accessible, signposted, and safe hike. It is common to encounter other travelers during the route, creating a shared and pleasant experience surrounded by nature.
Information and Recommendations:
Upon arriving at the bus station in Hidroelectrica, you can have lunch or start the hike to Aguas Calientes; if you decide to continue, bring water and snacks for the route.
Support small local businesses by purchasing drinks or food from the shops near the checkpoint.
The path to the town is flat, fully signposted, and takes between 2 and 3 hours, making it safe and easy to follow.
During the route, it is common to encounter other travelers, making the experience more social and enjoyable.
Upon reaching Puente Ruinas (an old train station), you must continue along the road and not on the tracks.
Once entering the town, you will find the local market with affordable food options and the official bus stop heading to Machu Picchu Park.
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