They are private tourist attractions, little visited and little known by visitors, located near Machupicchu and the town of Aguas Calientes.
Here we can appreciate the Botanical Garden, which has a great variety of flora and fauna of the area, where we highlight the more than 200 species of orchids, as well as bird watching, a perfect place for nature lovers.
Finally inside the Gardens we will be able to appreciate the Mandor Waterfalls which is the main attraction of this place, because this waterfall has a water fall of 30 meters high approximately, this is at the end of the walk.
In order to reach this place we must take a short walk of approximately one hour.
The best time to visit is from May to November.
Here we will also find a modest restaurant, lodging and camping areas.
Location of the Mandor Gardens and Waterfalls
The Mandor Gardens and Waterfalls are located approximately 2 kilometers from the town of Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo). To arrive and enjoy this attraction we must walk following the train tracks towards the hydroelectric station. We will walk until we find the detour, where we will find a sign which says: “The gardens of Mandor” we will continue the walk full of vegetation until we reach the control gate or entrance of this attraction, where we will make the payment to be able to visit it.
Opening hours of the mandor waterfall Aguas calientes
Mandor Gardens and Waterfalls are open to the public 365 or 366 days a year.
- OPENING HOURS: 06:30 HRS
- CLOSING TIME: 16:30 HRS
Cost of admission to Mandor Falls
- National Visitor: 10 nuevos soles.
- Foreign Visitor: 20 nuevos soles.
If the visitor wishes to camp in this tourist attraction, he/she can do so, but must pay an extra fee.
- Visitors without a tent: Additional 10 nuevos soles (10 nuevos soles), tent capacity is 4 people, sleeping bags are not provided.
- Visitors with tent: Additional 5 nuevos soles.
