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Jun
65°F 18°C
34°F 1°C
Jul
64°F 17°C
33°F 0°C
Aug
65°F 18°C
36°F 2°C
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67°F 19°C
40°F 4°C
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43°F 6°C
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Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu)
Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu)
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#1 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
5 of 5 stars 249 reviews

The climb to Huayna Picchu is restricted to only 400 people per day in two groups of 200 and the gates open early so if you want to do the climb, it is advised to head to Machu... more »

Attraction type  Lookouts; Mountains
Inca Trail
Inca Trail
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#2 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
5 of 5 stars 346 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu)
Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu)
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#3 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins
Temple of the Sun
Temple of the Sun
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#4 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or... more » Owner description: Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or sun dial, which the Incas used to "tie down" the sun at the winter solstice each year. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Winawayna
Winawayna
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#5 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Temple of the Three Windows
Temple of the Three Windows
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#6 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Located west of the main square, this sacred temple is known for its huge walls and three trapezoidal-shaped windows through... more » Owner description: Located west of the main square, this sacred temple is known for its huge walls and three trapezoidal-shaped windows through which the sun's rays would pass illuminating the "Sacred Plaza" beyond. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Intihuatana Stone
Intihuatana Stone
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#7 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins
Puyapatamarca
Puyapatamarca
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#8 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Moon Temple
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#9 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
The Ruins of Intipata
The Ruins of Intipata
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#10 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: The Intipata ruins are recenlty discovered agricultural terraces. Inhabitants may have once used the terraces as a walking... more » Owner description: The Intipata ruins are recenlty discovered agricultural terraces. Inhabitants may have once used the terraces as a walking path to Machu Picchu. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Sayacmarca
Sayacmarca
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#11 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Lookouts
Llaqtapata
Llaqtapata
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#12 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Ancient Inca village.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Paucarcancha Ruins
Paucarcancha Ruins
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Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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