Eco Quechua Lodge - Santa Teresa

Eco Quechua Lodge is an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by nature, offering comfortable rooms with private balconies and beautiful views of the river and mountains. The lodge combines Amazonian-style architecture with Andean elements, creating a warm and authentic atmosphere in harmony with the environment.

Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and excursions, including canopy (zip line), coffee tours, waterfall visits, hot springs, and scenic hiking routes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure travelers.

The lodge is located approximately 1 hour from Machu Picchu, with a 20-minute drive to Hidroeléctrica Station followed by a 40-minute train ride to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). For those who enjoy walking, a scenic 2.5-hour hike from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes is also available.

Eco Quechua Lodge is just a 5-minute drive from the center of Santa Teresa District and approximately 17 km from Machu Picchu Pueblo.

All rooms feature private bathrooms and are designed for comfort and relaxation.

Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast menu and specialty coffee produced by Eco Quechua Lodge, offering a unique farm-to-cup experience. The restaurant also offers romantic candlelit dinners from April to October.

Additional services include currency exchange and private parking (available for an extra fee).

Velasco Astete International Airport is located 227 km away.

The hotel day starts from hour 12:00 and ends at 10:30.

ARRIVING AT THE PROPERTY


By Train:
The nearest train station to the property is Estación de Hidro Eléctrica, only a 30-minute train ride away from Aguas Calientes train station. Purchasing tickets for this train a few hours in advance is advised (no internet sales). Tickets can be purchased at Aguas Calientes ticket stand (formally known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival guests will find various local shuttle services.

The property also offers to pick up guests from the train station for the following fee:

Per Person: S5.00
Entire van (4 persons): S40.00



By Car:
Travelling by car from Cusco takes approximately 6 hours and is the cheapest and most panoramic option. Guests can find various van services online, or alternatively, book a van service from "Almudena" bus and mini-van station.

Also, an airport shuttle service is offered from any hotel in Cusco and from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) at the following rates:

2 persons: USD 75.00 per person
3 to 4 persons: USD 60.00 per person
4 to 14 persons: USD 45.00 per person



Walking:
Guests can also take a 2.5 hour walk from Aguas Calientes to Santa Teresa Hidro Eléctrica (hydro-electric plant near the property). The path from Aguas Calientes to Santa Tersea is visited by approximately 500 persons daily. Upon arrival at Santa Teresa hydro-electric plant, guests will find various local shuttle services offering rides to Eco Quechua Lodge.



Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.