A contemporary property with lofty ceilings and panoramic windows, El MaPi is a down-to-earth accommodation nestled within the village of Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Completely restored by a renowned Peruvian architect, El MaPi blends classic features with modern aesthetics and utilises restored furnishings and recycled materials as part of their sustainability practices.
Its 131 bright rooms and suites, all offering panoramic windows, are decorated in a simple and contemporary style. An unfussy café serves organic salads and pastries, while the comfortable bar is a lovely spot for sipping a signature lemongrass lemonade and nibbling on tapas after a day spent exploring the Inca ruins and trails. A striking spa boasts a heated plunge pool with panoramic cloud forest views through picture windows, as well as a pine sauna and hydro massage showers.
Allowing guests to be close to the ruins of the Lost City while still having the opportunity to experience a village location and peruse its shops and eateries, El MaPi seems to offer the best of both worlds.
Aside from exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, consider embarking on the challenging hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu for an indescribable view over the Inca citadel. Alternatively, try the steep trail up Wayna Picchu that clings to the mountainside and leads to a more remote part of the site.
Keen birders might like to rise early to head out on a dawn bird-viewing experience in the company of an expert naturalist guide, heading to the cloud forest to seek out sightings of torrent ducks and the white-capped dippers amongst a multitude of other species.
El MaPi is set in Machu Picchu Pueblo, a short distance away from the train station and the buses that transport visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Inca ruins.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
Tucked away in 12 acres of private Peruvian cloud forest, Inkaterra Machu Picchu is an estate built to replicate a traditional Andean village. Occupying a riverside location and set amongst stone pathways, terraced hills and waterfalls, the village accommodation is surrounded by a plethora of stunning bird species that includes the golden-headed quetzal and the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock.
A high-altitude hideaway that is just a stone’s throw from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge boasts an unrivalled position that affords its guests the opportunity to beat the crowds to the gates of one of the world’s most elusive ancient archaeological sites. Perched in the shadows of the Lost City, the lodge is a welcome sanctuary of rest and revitalisation following long days spent exploring the ruins and trails.
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