Winay Wayna
Winay Wayna
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CallumBooth
Utah2 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This place can be visitable on foot. The stairs going up will kill your breath for a bit, but after that, you are in for more breathtaking sights.
This was one of the high points of our 2-day Inca trail, both because it is actually high up but also because it's so breathtakingly beautiful here.
This was one of the high points of our 2-day Inca trail, both because it is actually high up but also because it's so breathtakingly beautiful here.
Written 19 January 2023
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Bean-Buggles
Plumsteadville, PA720 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This was one of our favorite ancient sites while in Peru. The masonry and engineering feats are just unbelievable. The people who built this site were amazing. The views are breathtaking. Such an incredible location and a good place to take a short break along the Inca trail.
Written 10 April 2024
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Here offers spectacular views and a different angle to Machu Picchu. You must endure the 1 and a half hour round trip however, but it is well worth it!
Written 25 March 2019
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NiallODonoghue
Cork, Ireland242 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Winawayna is a beautiful ancient Incan settlement with a stunning array of terraces flowing down the mountainside with ancient living quarters etc at the top, it is located very close to the campsite on night three of traditional trek.
Huayna Picchu is the hill which forms the backdrop at the city of Machu Picchu nothing to do with Winawayna. Please know what yer reviewing as it will cause confusion.
Winawayna is breathtaking and is nicknamed "little Machu Picchu".The terraces are stunning as are the little ruins of houses etc. Don't miss out as it is just a ten minute walk from camp on the third night of the trek.
Huayna Picchu is the hill which forms the backdrop at the city of Machu Picchu nothing to do with Winawayna. Please know what yer reviewing as it will cause confusion.
Winawayna is breathtaking and is nicknamed "little Machu Picchu".The terraces are stunning as are the little ruins of houses etc. Don't miss out as it is just a ten minute walk from camp on the third night of the trek.
Written 6 December 2015
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Zaknafein
State College, PA150 contributions
We arrived at Winaywayna as our last stop while hiking the Inca Trail before making our final ascent up purgatory to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu, and the ruins were fabulous. Nowhere NEAR as crowded as Machu itself and gorgeously restored, we easily spent 30-45 minutes exploring the site... with some great photo opportunities on the unique backwards terraces (convex towards the mountain, not away) and the beautiful Rainbow Temple towards the top. If you have time to stop while hiking the trail, or even to make it out as a daytrip from Machu Picchu it's well worth the effort. In some ways it was a more tranquil and enjoyable site than Machu Picchu itself (although admittedly not on the same scale), and it'd be a shame to miss it if you're already up in the Andes.
Written 3 February 2010
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Mark P
Damascus, MD148 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I did the 1-day Inca Trail hike, and Wina Waynu is right after a beautiful (and refreshing) waterfall, and right before the Sun Gate. As we made our way along the Inca trail, I didn't think it was possible we were going to get to that massive structure way up the mountain, but when we did it was amazing! We sat on the top terrace and ate our lunch, just soaking in the views, breeze, and energy from this place.
Beautiful, amazing, and well worth the hike!
Beautiful, amazing, and well worth the hike!
Written 16 May 2014
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Johann&Sandra
8,249 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
Winay Wayna ("forever young" in Quechua) is an Incan ruins site along the Inca Trail, about 2 hours from the Sun Gate. You can't really visit here without a permit and a guide, as it is along the Inca Trail. Some people may do it, since you would reach it from Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, and hit it before reaching the first checkpoint, but I don't know that I'd chance it. You've just seen Machu Picchu - it's not that important.
However, as you pass it along the Inca Trail, it's quite nice especially on a clear day because it has nice rain forest and river views as well as a waterfall. There is a campsite nearby which most groups use as the final campsite before a morning hike to the sun gate. There are a lot of typical agricultural terraces, and fountain structures.
You will pass this also on the 1-day and 2-day Inca Trail hikes, which will make it more interesting to you than on the 4-day or 7-day hikes because you will have seen less ruins sites already.
However, as you pass it along the Inca Trail, it's quite nice especially on a clear day because it has nice rain forest and river views as well as a waterfall. There is a campsite nearby which most groups use as the final campsite before a morning hike to the sun gate. There are a lot of typical agricultural terraces, and fountain structures.
You will pass this also on the 1-day and 2-day Inca Trail hikes, which will make it more interesting to you than on the 4-day or 7-day hikes because you will have seen less ruins sites already.
Written 25 September 2011
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-Adil-P-R-
Toronto, Canada70 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Funny, many reviews and pictures are of Huayna Picchu, not Winawayna.
Winawayna is on the Inca trail, at the end of day 3. It was a mainly agricultural site built by the Incas, possibly to support Machu Picchu.
Winawayna is on the Inca trail, at the end of day 3. It was a mainly agricultural site built by the Incas, possibly to support Machu Picchu.
Written 4 December 2015
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andyherrity
Riverside, CA329 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
My wife and hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on August 13th with some companions and guides. Winawayna is the last place to stop and take a breather before reaching the high point - the Sun Gate. Our guides told us Winawayna means "forever young."
Written 1 September 2015
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Kookaburra58
Sydney, Australia106 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
You can only get to this site if you hike the Inca trail. If you do the one day trail as we did, then you can see it in the distance enticing you onwards for most of your journey. If you do the longer hike you will normally be able to visit it once you reach your last campsite, though it may be late in the day and more crowded. For us it was a truly magical experience as there were just the 4 of us and our guide (from Andean Adventures) and 3 llamas which for that reason made it our favourite of the sites we visited. Even excluding that factor, the terracing is extraordinary (similar to Pisa) and the setting incredibly beautiful (similar to Macchu Picchu). The sit is very well maintained. We came across a couple of workers pulling weeds by hand out of the cracks between the stones.The steps here are very steep and it was the most challenging part of the walk but also the most interesting. If you are trying to decide between the 4 day and one day walks then perhaps having the time in the middle of the day to explore this place (which I believe is the best site on the whole trail) with none else around will sway you towards the shorter walk. Don't miss it! Note : other reviewers have confused this place with Wayna Picchu (or Huayna Picchu) which is the peak behind Macchu Picchu. Totally different!
Written 28 July 2015
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Hi fellow tourists, is there a possibility to see Winay Wayna on my own? I am reading very different answers to this question and it is confusing. I am specifically asking private tourists here, companies please don't answer. The views at Winay Wayna are absolutely stunning but I can't see why I should pay hundreds of dollars for it. As far as I understand it, there are three ways to get there: 1. walking up from km104, 2. walking up from River Urubamba over the zigzag route 3. walking back from Machu Picchu over the SUn Gate (Intipunku). Which is doable? I am not worried about the walk, more about price and permits. Thanks in advance, Bence
Written 19 March 2017
KLM_CAN
Ottawa, Canada
Hi Bence,
I was there in May 2017 and we came up from the rail line (the one day hike of the Trail). You go through a checkpoint at that location and they record passport information etc. I don't believe that they let you through unless you are being guided. This prevents people from wandering around aimlessly without at least some form of supervision. We then walked from Winaywayna to the Sun Gate. During that trek we did not encounter one person walking from the Sun Gate to Winawayna. I can't recall if it was actively prevented though. One way or another, it is a must visit. I
Winaywayna is a wonderful secret and was a pleasant surprise for us. It is not inundated with tourists like Macchu Picchu is. As you note there are only a couple of ways to get there so only those who make the trek get to see it. When we visited it there were only 13 people wandering around the ruins and the views were breathtaking. 2 waterfalls nearby and no 'security' directing you in the 'proper' direction to be walking. It is as much a must see as MPicchu was.
Kevin
Written 6 December 2017
How hard it is for children to climb to Winay Wayna? I have a 10 and 14 year old, not very outdoorsy but healthy kids. We're thinking of doing the Inca Trail from km 104 on up. Supposedly it's an 8 mi hike, going through Winay Wayna, Sun Gate and finallu Machu Picchu. Do you think it will be too hard for the children?
Written 6 February 2017
I'm sorry, I didn't see this question. I hiked from KM104 last year. I was 68 years old with a bad back at the time. I have hiked most of my life, but my back has slowed me down a lot. I think your kids are old enough to do it as long as they know what to expect and get encouragement. It's not a tough climb, and you can go at your own pace with a guide. I have a 9 year old granddaughter and I think she could do it easily. The climb up the stairs to Winawayna is a little challenging, the stairs are quite tall in some places. I'm 5'4" and had a few challenges, but was fine.
Written 25 April 2017
Hola, estoy planificando mi viaje a Machu Pichu y me gustaría ver wiñaywayna. Mi consulta: ¿puedo apreciar wiñaywanda sin hacer el camino del inca?
Desde ya gracias por lo que puedas aportar!!
Written 9 November 2016
Si por que esta dentro del Parque, hay que comprar con antelacion junto con la entrada ya que tenes sino recuerdo mal el turno de 7/8 y el de las 10hs. No se si despues del mediodia habia creo que otra a las 14hs.
Written 10 November 2016
tienen una ruta por 2 ó 3 días?
gracias
Written 26 October 2016
Willka Travel
Peru
Francesca,
Buenas tardes, la ruta winaywayna esta considerado dentro del camino inca clasico de 2d/1n no hay forma de realizarlo por su cuenta necesariamente tiene que organizar una empresa de viajes las gestiones para los permisos y llevarle un guia ningun turista puede ir solo para evitar algún tipo de problema o se pueda perder si desea informacion puede escribir a la empresa willka travel que les brindaremos mayor informacion.
Gracias
Written 30 November 2016
So is ticket needed to Winawayna? We have ticket to Machu Picchu + Montana.
I understand Winawayna is not same, but what ticket if any would get us there?
Written 5 June 2016
Winay Wayna is an ancient Incan settlement located on the Inca trail itself. It is located very close to the campsite for trekkers at the end of day 3 so unless you have a permit to do the Inca Trail you will probably not be able to get to Winay Wayna.
Written 5 June 2016
Hola como estan estoy planeando un viaje a lima y entre las cosas que me gustaria conocer esta machupichu, me gustaria saber cual es el costo del tren y el guia en tal caso, si me podrian dar mayores detalles al respecto para armar mi presupuesto, agradeceria sus comentarios.gracias
Written 16 March 2016
Estimada yitzi,
Buenas noches, espero que muy bien, costos no podemos darte por este medio debido a las regulaciones de tripadvisor Sim embargo escriba un email para Willka Travel que tan pongo sea posible enviaremos una cotización gracias
Written 16 March 2016
Is Winawayna the "+ Montana" mentioned in the Machu Picchu ticket vendor website?
Written 1 October 2015
OK, I got my answer on the 'top things to do' list. This is NOT the Montana in the ticket site. This is something else, not included in the Machu Picchu ticket. The Montana is item #7 on the list! Thank you Trip Advisor!
Written 1 October 2015
Can you walk from agua callientes to winawayna ? If so how long does it take?
Written 28 June 2015
You really not gaining anything by climbing from AC to MP, aside of saving 20$, there are much better views once you get there by bus. If you must to do so, depending on your physical condition, it will take you about 1-1.5 h to get to MP entrance from Aquas; once you get to the gate (still have to sign up for one of the groups and get tickets ahead of time) its about 3-4h circle to the top of WP and back
Written 30 June 2015
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