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the site was a stupendous feat: rather than move the massive blocks through the river, the Incas diverted the entire
river channel around them.
NEED TO KNOW
admission with boleto turístico;
7am-5pm
CASA DE WOW $
Offline map
( 20-4010;
www.casadewow.com
;
Patacalle s/n; d S110, dm/s/d without bathroom S40/55/90; )
A
cozy little home away from home, thanks to the caring attention of Winn and her partner
Wow. Bunks are snug and couples have a shot at the fantastic handmade Inca royalty bed
(though unlike the original, the raw beams are held together with rope, not llama innards).
| Hostel
Eating
EL ALBERGUE RESTAURANTE $$
( 20-4014; Estación de Tren; mains S19-45; 5am-9pm)
This whistle-stop café inside the Al-
bergue hotel serves elegant dinners that include
causas
with organic greens, lamb medal-
lions with
chimichurri
(herb sauce) and
molle
pepper steak - the spice comes from the
tree outside. For train passengers, it may be worth stopping by the patio option, Café
Mayu, for an espresso and homemade
aguantamayo
(gooseberry) cheesecake.
| International
PUKA RUMI $$
Offline map
( 20-4091; Ventiderio s/n; mains S5-32; 7:30am-10pm)
A tiny locale where locals rave about
the steaks, travelers melt over the breakfasts, and everyone enjoys the fresh, nontraditional
burritos, presented with pancakelike tortillas and a wide array of ingredients in separate
bowls.
| Cafe
HEARTS CAFÉ $
Offline map
( 20-4078; cnr Ventiderio & Av Ferrocarril; sandwiches S10-14, menú S18; 7am-9pm; )
Serving
healthy and hearty food, beer and wine and fabulous coffee, Hearts is a longtime local fa-
| Cafe
