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Huayna Picchu: Climb to the Ruins on Huayna Picchu
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  • Overlooking Machu Picchu from Huayna Picchu - Machu Picchu
    Overlooking Machu Picchu from
    Huayna Picchu
    by AKtravelers
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    Huayna Picchu is the beautiful, verdant conical mountain tha forms the backdrop of most iconic Machu Picchu phots. Few people know that it, too, has Incan ruins, and that it is possible to climb up to those ruins in less than an hour.
    You will be amazed at the determination and engineering skills of the Incas when you see the slopes of the mountain that they had to overcome to complete this construction. You will also enjoy the unique view of Machu PIcchu (and the road leading up to it) that you get from these ruins. This hike is a must-do for anyone in even moderately good shape. Of course, the better shape you're in, the more you'll enjoy it, so I recommend doing some cardiovascular training starting a few months before your trip. That being said, it is worth all the sweat and breath.

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    Huayna Picchu: Continue to the Top of Huayna Picchu
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  • Sarah on the south-facing arrow stone - Machu Picchu
    Sarah on the south-facing
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    by AKtravelers
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    Of course, once you reach the Huayna Picchu ruins, you are almost at the top so you should keep going. Not just for the view -- frankly it doesn't change much -- but for the feeling of accomplishment and to see one more Incan item. It is shaped in the form of an arrow and it points south -- just like several other similar stones all around Machu Picchu. It's a great place to sit for photos and it also helps with your orientation.
    While on the top, you will encounter people from all over the world. There were about ten people lounging at the summit, from places as diverse as Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina, France and Hungary. No matter where you're from, if you wait long enough, you'll probably encounter someone that you can ask in your native language to take your photo.

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    Huayna Picchu: What a skyline
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  • Nothing needs to be said... - Machu Picchu
    Nothing needs to be said...
    by neilward
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    Well what can I say about this view that hasnt already been said.....?
    Huayna Picchu,meaning young peak,its the mountain that you`ll see behind most photos of this wonderful place.
    You can climb it,but it can be dangerouswe never had time sadly,mind you,I think you`d have to be fit,both phsically and mentally.keeping your wits about you.Some of the steps are a wee bit precarious.

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  • Directions: Behind MP....
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    Huayna Picchu: Hike the Huayna Picchu and enjoy such view!!
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  • Once you are in Macchu Picchu, you gotta take a couple of hours and hike the Huayna Picchu.

    At the entrance you have to leave your details, then you can hike and get to the top.
    The trek is not so hard, but there are some points where you have to take care, morevoer if the ground is not in perfect conditions....

    The "stairs" are very small (a.k.a. Incas!!) so take care...

    Once you are on the top,. after let's say 1,20Hrs, you will enjoy such a beautifull view on the Machu Picchu...

    It is just unbelievable!!!

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    Huayna Picchu: Sign-In at Huayna Picchu
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  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu, Peru - Machu Picchu
    Entrance to Huayna
    Picchu, Machu Picchu,
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    by cruisingbug
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    We opted not to do the climb up to the top of Huayna Picchu. We had a good enough view of the guardhouses at the top from the ruins below.

    However, we did walk to the entrance gate, which is located at the far side of Machu Picchu, behind the Sacred Rock. Anyone who opts to do the climb must sign in by 1 pm.

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    Huayna Picchu: Early morning hike
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  • We decided to spend the night in Agua Caliente the first day in Machu Picchu to have more time inside the Machu Picchu compound itself. It was a good decision for us and we arrived by the bus system at the front gate at 6:15 A.M.

    There were barely anybody there and even the workers were barely stragelling in to thier posts. It was so peaceful and felt like we had the whole site to ourselves. It is also a different perspective and feeling to see Machu Picchu and Huayan Picchu covered in a shroud of morning clouds and mist. Very mystical and ancient sort of way. The pictures does not do it justice.

    Another benefit is hiking Huayan Picchu early and not having to be part of the pile ups up and down the narrow, steep trail/stairs. It felt like a complete zoo when 11:30 a.m. rolled around the wave of people started arriving from the first train up. Luckly, we were close to our fill of the place and when people were coming up on the bus, we were going down!

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    Huayna Picchu: Hike Huayna Picchu and see MP from above
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  • That is as close to the edge as I am going - Machu Picchu
    That is as close to the edge
    as I am going
    by chris_i79
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    While you are touring the Inca city, you can hike up Huayna Picchu (which means new mountain and is the mountain facing MP). You will get an incredible view of the ruins. The hike is approximately 400m up and is very steep. There are ropes and chains at points for you to pull yourself up. It takes between 20 and 45 mins each way.

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    Huayna Picchu: A good healthy climb
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  • Huayan Picchu is the prominent peak behind Machu Picchu in all the photos. On top has its own temples/ruins. As posted by others, it is not the easiest hike but it sure is worth it. Due to its danger/traffic control, you must sign in and out of the hiking entrance and is limited to the first 400 people. On most of the trail, I would classify the hike more like a climb since its all rock steps and there isn't even a dirt trail to "hike" on.

    Supersize Tip: 1. Others have mentioned having hiking sticks to help in the hike- I was glad the front entrance didn't allow my bamboo stick (not even metal tips). For me, having the use of both hands to grab the steel cables, and counterbalancing is more useful than having a stick. 2. Even though the main gate opens at 5:30 A.M. The entrance to Huayan Picchu isn't open until 7 A.M.

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    Huayna Picchu: Huanya Picchu
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  • Top of the mountain behind Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu
    Top of the mountain behind
    Machu Picchu
    by mad4travel
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    If you think Macchu Picchu is high, Huanya Picchu is even higher.

    Its about a one and a half hour hike up to the top of the mountain behind Machu Picchu.

    Up there are even more terraces and buildings and another stunning view down on Machu Picchu

    It was thought it was used as a lookout post

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    Huayna Picchu: Get up on Huayna Picchu!
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  • The path up to the top ... - Machu Picchu
    The path up to the top
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    by El_Sueco
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    If you stay the night in Municipalidad Macchupichu, you will have the extra hours needed to get up on top om Huyna Picchu (the young montain).
    Entry closes at 2 PM and you have to be out at 4 PM. You need 1 hour to get up, and 40 minutes to get down.
    The ascent is around 400 m, it is very steep, but it is worth it!

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