Depending on the type of traveler you are, eating in Machu Picchu and its surroundings can be a vastly different experience. Options range from quick meals before hikes to gourmet dining experiences in the middle of the jungle. Below is an overview of the dining options in Machu Picchu, including their characteristics, locations, and price levels.
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Inside the Machu Picchu Archeological Site
There are very few options since the sanctuary is dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural environment. Eating inside the site is prohibited, except in designated areas outside the entrance.
Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant (Belmond Sanctuary Lodge)
Location: Right at the entrance of the archeological site.
Type: High-end buffet.
Price: (starting at $40 USD per person).
Ideal for: Travelers who want a full meal without returning to Aguas Calientes.
Food: Peruvian and international cuisine. Buffet with varied options.
Ambience: Elegantly decorated closed restaurant. It’s ideal for a long, comforting break.
Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo):
Most of the restaurants and cafés are concentrated here, and it’s only a 25-minute bus ride from the archaeological site. Options range from fast, inexpensive food to signature cuisine.
There are inexpensive and practical options.
Mercado de Abastos
Type: Homemade food and daily set menus.
Price: $ (from 3 USD).
Ambiance: Simple. Frequented by locals and backpackers.
Food: soups, stews, rice with chicken, and natural juices.
La Chuta Café
Type: Bakery/cafeteria.
Price: $ (5-10 USD).
Ideal for: Having breakfast or getting light food to go.
Specialties: Juices, coffees, empanadas, and pastries.
Julian Restaurant
Type: Traditional Peruvian
Price: $ (10-15 USD).
Recommended dishes: Trout, aji de gallina, and ceviche.
Mid-range and fusion options.
Toto’s House
Location: On the banks of the Vilcanota River.
Price: $15–$25 USD.
Specialty: Andean cuisine, grilled dishes, and artisanal pizzas.
Ambience: Spacious with a view of the river.
Ylla Organic Fusion
Type: Organic and signature cuisine.
Price: $ (15–20 USD).
Style: Peruvian-international fusion with local ingredients.
Ambiance: Quiet with rustic décor.
Gourmet or Exclusive Options
Tree House Restaurant
Price: $$$ (25–40 USD).
Ambiance: Intimate and secluded, it is surrounded by greenery.
Food: Andean fusion with Amazonian ingredients.
Ideal for: A romantic dinner or a special dining experience.
Café Inkaterra (Inkaterra Hotel)
Location: Inside one of the area’s most luxurious hotels.
Price: $ (20–35 USD).
Food: Gourmet cuisine made with local ingredients.
Ambience: It is surrounded by gardens and nature and is very quiet.
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