Mandor on Postcard

"The 2.5-hour walk to Mandor Waterfalls starts out from the town of Aguas Calientes and follows railroad tracks along a river, past homesteads and orchards to the cloud forest. While the falls are not as dramatically high as some, the hike is easy and full of local sights with marvelous orchids and hummingbirds abound the trail. Another plus? The water is cool and refreshing, particularly in the region’s sticky climate. Pack a picnic lunch (and insect repellant) and make an afternoon of it."

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"The 2.5-hour walk to Mandor Waterfalls starts out from the town of Aguas Calientes and follows railroad tracks along a river, past homesteads and orchards to the cloud forest. While the falls are not as dramatically high as some, the hike is easy and full of local sights with marvelous orchids and hummingbirds abound the trail. Another plus? The water is cool and refreshing, particularly in the region’s sticky climate. Pack a picnic lunch (and insect repellant) and make an afternoon of it."

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Maxime Monceaux

Google

I don’t know if the fall is pretty or not. it is closed, apparently because they are doing some construction work for the train. The walk was really nice though in the jungle and find a spot in the river where we stayed a while to enjoy the view. We were apperceiving the machu pichu ruins from the bottom of the river… You have to count 4 km walk to get there.

Kinley Flaherty

Google

The beauty of Mandor and its residents only further shines with their resilience in the difficult situation they find themselves in. Slowly but surely Mandor is recovering from a major landslide - working to rebuild, reforest, and conserve what was lost. Erwin and his family have lived at Mandor since the 1960s and are friendly and open about their goals for the path forward. I highly recommend you stop for a baked good and a chat on your trek to Aguas Calientes!

Ben Vanvolsem

Google

I camped here the night before and after visiting Machu Picchu, a perfect place to relax in nature after my salkantay trek! Camping was only 10 soles and 50% discount to visit the gardens, which are really pretty and has a nice waterfall to swim in. Restaurant also has good food. Camping has a small outdoor kitchen with water and electricity. Overal a really nice experience! Slight downside, wifi didn't work great.

bill Harmer

Google

beautiful and tranquil spot. Hours walk along train tracks beside the river from the town, but well worth the effort. To be honest I preferred the scenery along the river to the tourist trap of MP.

Ross Elthewa

Google

Nice little forest walk. Easy to find. Just walk down from the area where you can take the bus for machu pichu. After you find a fork in the road with machu picchu letters. Take the right road and follow the railway track.

Steven Hung

Google

To get here, you have to take a short hike that has no trail and just follow the railroad tracks (being extra careful to stay a safe distance away from trains). Once you get there, you have to register at a booth and pay 10 soles per person. Once through the gate, another short hike through a botanical garden to finally reach the waterfall. During your trip there, it offers great views of all the local flora, mountains and river. It was a fun activity to do the day after going to see Machu Picchu.

Lauren Normandin

Google

This place is unreal. So serene and beautiful. It was about a 45-60 minute walk from downtown Auguas Calientes and we spent almost two hours inside the park. So nice to slowly wander, learn, and explore. Would definitely go back again.

Kostas G

Google

Amazing place go enjoy and feel the forest.

Maxime Monceaux

Google

I don’t know if the fall is pretty or not. it is closed, apparently because they are doing some construction work for the train. The walk was really nice though in the jungle and find a spot in the river where we stayed a while to enjoy the view. We were apperceiving the machu pichu ruins from the bottom of the river… You have to count 4 km walk to get there.

Kinley Flaherty

Google

The beauty of Mandor and its residents only further shines with their resilience in the difficult situation they find themselves in. Slowly but surely Mandor is recovering from a major landslide - working to rebuild, reforest, and conserve what was lost. Erwin and his family have lived at Mandor since the 1960s and are friendly and open about their goals for the path forward. I highly recommend you stop for a baked good and a chat on your trek to Aguas Calientes!

Ben Vanvolsem

Google

I camped here the night before and after visiting Machu Picchu, a perfect place to relax in nature after my salkantay trek! Camping was only 10 soles and 50% discount to visit the gardens, which are really pretty and has a nice waterfall to swim in. Restaurant also has good food. Camping has a small outdoor kitchen with water and electricity. Overal a really nice experience! Slight downside, wifi didn't work great.

bill Harmer

Google

beautiful and tranquil spot. Hours walk along train tracks beside the river from the town, but well worth the effort. To be honest I preferred the scenery along the river to the tourist trap of MP.

Ross Elthewa

Google

Nice little forest walk. Easy to find. Just walk down from the area where you can take the bus for machu pichu. After you find a fork in the road with machu picchu letters. Take the right road and follow the railway track.

Steven Hung

Google

To get here, you have to take a short hike that has no trail and just follow the railroad tracks (being extra careful to stay a safe distance away from trains). Once you get there, you have to register at a booth and pay 10 soles per person. Once through the gate, another short hike through a botanical garden to finally reach the waterfall. During your trip there, it offers great views of all the local flora, mountains and river. It was a fun activity to do the day after going to see Machu Picchu.

Lauren Normandin

Google

This place is unreal. So serene and beautiful. It was about a 45-60 minute walk from downtown Auguas Calientes and we spent almost two hours inside the park. So nice to slowly wander, learn, and explore. Would definitely go back again.

Kostas G

Google

Amazing place go enjoy and feel the forest.

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