Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Restaurants

The town of Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu has numerous restaurants, each offering its own take on traveler-tested and approved plates like pizza, Mexican, Chinese, and typical Andean food. Recently Andean fusion, a gourmet play on traditional Peruvian high mountain fare, has also found its way to this once gastronomically boring town. Lunch is served between 1 and 3, the busiest time for restaurants here. Dinner begins around 7, and most restaurants start winding down service at about 9. Most places do stay open in the afternoon if you wish to dine outside these hours.