Tambo Machay is near Qenco and Sacsayhuaman. It is known as the Inca's Bath because a spring emerges from the hillside, as well as a series of three waterfalls. It's likely the site was more opulent in its day, with trees and ornamental gardens.
There is an element of mystery in the location of the bath itself. The slope is not high enough to provide much water, so it must have come underground from the opposite mountain.
Before you come to Tambo Machay, you'll first pass a structure which was used to protect those who were in the vulnerable position of using the ceremonial bath.
Many Peruvians, including our guide Beny, believe that drinking the water here is like drinking from the "fountain of youth." Since he was 63 years old and was carrying our heavy tripod up and down Machu Picchu, we could offer no reason to doubt him!
Scientists believe the high blue green algae content of the water is rich in minerals and is responsible for the health acquired from drinking this water.
