Cusco - Tambo Machay (Tambomachay)
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Tombo Machay, 7 km northeast of Cusco, is believed to have been built around 1500 AD.
This site, sometimes referred to as Inca's Bath or El Baño del Inca, is thought to have been used for religious functions. Some theories suggest Tombo Machay was involved in an Inca water cult. Fountains or waterfalls fed by spring water were used to channel water to a ceremonial stone bath. The fountains are still functional at this well preserved site. Above the baths is an Inca wall.
Tombo Machay is located in a sheltered area about 300m off the road to Pisac.
This site, sometimes referred to as Inca's Bath or El Baño del Inca, is thought to have been used for religious functions. Some theories suggest Tombo Machay was involved in an Inca water cult. Fountains or waterfalls fed by spring water were used to channel water to a ceremonial stone bath. The fountains are still functional at this well preserved site. Above the baths is an Inca wall.
Tombo Machay is located in a sheltered area about 300m off the road to Pisac.
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