Cuzco Department
Urubamba Province
Machupicchu District

Cantupata

Cantupata is a ruins in , , . Cantupata is situated nearby to , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wiñay Wayna and Intipata.

Archaeological site
Photo: Ed88, Public domain.
is an Inca ruin along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is built into a steep hillside overlooking the . The site consists of upper and lower house complexes connected by a staircase and fountain structures. is situated 1 km north of Cantupata.

Archaeological site
Photo: Steve Pastor, CC BY 3.0.
is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km north of Cantupata.

Stone
is a ritual stone in associated with the astronomic clock or calendar of the Inca. Its name is derived from the local Quechua language. is situated 3½ km northwest of Cantupata.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aguas Calientes.

Photo: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small town at the bottom of the valley next to , and the principal access point to the site. All visitors to Machu Picchu pass through and most spend at least one night here.

Cantupata

Latitude
-13.20204° or 13° 12′ 7″ south
Longitude
-72.53824° or 72° 32′ 18″ west
Open location code
57R9QFX6+5P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13278774301
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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