Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna

Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna is in , , and has an elevation of 2,670 metres. Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Machu Picchu and Wiñay Wayna.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of . At 2,430 metres above sea level, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, is one of the most familiar symbols of the Incan Empire, and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world.

Archaeological site
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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 110 metres south of Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna.

Archaeological site
Photo: Steve Pastor, CC BY 3.0.
is an archaeological site, which is situated 1 km northwest of Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aguas Calientes.

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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.

Monumento Arqueólogico Wiñawayna

Latitude
-13.19196° or 13° 11′ 31″ south
Longitude
-72.53654° or 72° 32′ 12″ west
Elevation
2,670 metres (8,760 feet)
Open location code
57R9RF57+69
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13301662085
Open­Street­Map feature
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