After a slight flight delay we safely arrived in Cuzco, then another long delay in getting luggage we headed to the taxi area. After turning down a ridiculous fare we found a taxi who would take us for 5 soles. He had a friend (tour operator) with him, who talked us into trying his recommended hostel, The Wirochacha. I inspected the room first and it was fine for $20 a night for a private room. Rudy, the tour guide, helped us with check in and then had us sit down for tea de coca (it is supposed to help with elevation) while he showed us the tours he could provide. We selected his Machu Picchu tour, which included the roundtrip train to Aguas Calientes, hostel in Aguas Calientes, r/t bus to Machu Picchu, a tour guide
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