Vilcabamba Things to See and Do

Vilcabamba's charm comes from its peaceful surroundings, which urge visitors to want to do nothing more than relax in a hammock and take in the beautiful mountain views. The town itself does not have much to do beyond strolling in and around its leafy central plaza with its fountain and small church, encircled by vegetarian restaurants, organic juice bars and hippie shops. However, active types and nature lovers will want to take advantage of the area's many hiking trails or rent a bike to explore the nearby Podocarpus National Park. Afterwards, you can soothe your sore muscles with a massage at one of the town's many spas. Vilcabamba has also gained quite the reputation as a spiritual center, so visitors can participate in various meditation sessions or traditional Andean ceremonies to renew their energies.