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Accommodations in remote villages along Inca Trail

Cuzco Arenas 6/24/2026 2:48pm

Has anyone stayed in the village of Km 82 or Aguas Calientes before starting the Inca Trail? I'm looking for honest reviews of the hostels and guesthouses there. From what I've read, they can be pretty basic, but I'd rather not show up without a plan.

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