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 Overlooking Machu Picchu from
Huayna Picchu by AKtravelers
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. Leave a Comment
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 Sarah on the south-facing
arrow stone by AKtravelers
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. Leave a Comment
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 Going up jutting peak Huayna
Picchu, Peru by jumpingnorman
The gates open early and only 400 people are allowed per day in two groups of 200 to climb up Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain). I was greeted by a registry at the gate to the Huayna Picchu (separate from the main gate to Machu Picchu) and at the time, they were securing signatures and emails for making Machu Picchu one of the New Seven Wonders! And so I did sign, and lo and behold, on June 7, 2007 this place was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World!
At first I thought the climb could not be too hard, but it took me about 45min to an hour to reach the top (stopping at some areas to take pics). Some of the stairs are really steep, and close to the top, you have to go through a narrow tunnel and crouch down. It seemed to me that there were other ways to go up but that seemed to be the most logical choice for me then.
I also noticed at the top a person holding some king of radio, and I guess there are also guards to make sure that everything is in order at the top.
But once you’re there on the top, you see the zigzagging road that the Bus takes to go up to Machu Picchu and you just marvel at the whole site. I felt like I was on top of the world! Like some Peruvian Zeus looking over the ruins… Leave a Comment
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 What's on top of Huayna
Picchu, Peru by jumpingnorman
And then after reaching the Moon Temple, you have to go back up again to the original path because the great cave is at a lower altitude. So, because of this tiring up and down, up and down route, people just skip the Moon Cave. And guess what, I was one of them, hehehe…. (lazy bum) Leave a Comment
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 Nothing needs to be said... by neilward
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. Leave a Comment Directions: Behind MP....
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 by schlumpf
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!!! Leave a Comment
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 by kzapanta
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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 Entrance to Huayna
Picchu, Machu Picchu,
Peru by cruisingbug
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. Leave a Comment
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 by kzapanta
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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 Top of the mountain behind
Machu Picchu by mad4travel
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 Leave a Comment
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