5.2km
Total Distance
241m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 5.2 km walk between Aguas Calientes and the Mandor gardens, following the railway beside the Vilcanota river downstream toward the Hidroelectrica, with about 240 m of climbing. A sign at kilometre 114 of the line marks the turn to Mandor, a private garden with tree ferns, orchids and bromeliads. Another 30 minutes inside the garden lead to the Mandor waterfall and its pool; there is a small entry fee and the garden is open from about 6:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Inca Roca
    at the end · Shelter
  2. 2
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground 60%, gravel 35%
Marked route
Choquequirao To Machu Picchu, Salkantay trail

Difficulty

2/5 · Easy