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The once isolated village of Santa Theresa, down the railway line from Aguas Calientes was once a sleepy backwater... now, it is an ever growing tourism centre. After the regulation of the Inca Trail, increasing numbers of trekkers looked for alternative routes, the most popular being the Salkantay trek. the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek and Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu trek both come to an end near Santa Theresa. The popular adventure trip the "Inca Jungle Trail" also passes through Santa Thresa. Several kilometres outside the rather unattractive village of Santa Theresa are the hot springs of Colcamayu. Recently developed and with the air of a 5 star outdoor resort, these hot springs are definately worth a visit. (the pictures tell the story). Entry fees are 10 soles per person, and to camp 10 soles per tent. There is a bar, showers and toilets, but no restaurant.

Colcamayu hot springs are a really wonderful place to spend the night when you have spent a few nights on the trail and are looking for a little bit of "camping" style luxury. Colcamayu is not a "wilderness" camping experience by any means, but its the cleanest, and most fun camping option in the Santa Theresa area. apus peru prefers to camp at Colcamayu, when staying near Santa Theresa, and entry fees are included in the price of your tour.

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APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - we support sustainable, responsible and ethical tourism...

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