Phutuq K’usi

Putucusi is a round-shaped mountain located on the opposite side of the to in the Cusco Region of . Reaching approximately 2,560 metres above sea level at its peak, the mountain offers epic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Urubamba River valley.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,620 metres
  • Description: Peru mountain
  • Also known as: “Putucusi”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

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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.

Peak
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, Quechua: Wayna Pikchu, is a mountain in around which the bends. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, .

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The Inca Bridge or refers to one of two places related to access to , in . One of the two was built by the Incas as a secret entrance of the holy Picchu for the Inca army.

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.

Phutuq K’usi

Latitude
-13.1573° or 13° 9′ 26″ south
Longitude
-72.5348° or 72° 32′ 5″ west
Elevation
2,620 metres (8,596 feet)
Open location code
57R9RFV8+33
Open­Street­Map ID
node 966961221
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q7262510
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Satellite Map

Discover Phutuq K’usi from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Phutuq K’usi” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “普圖庫西山”
  • Czech: “Putucusi”
  • Persian: “پوتوکوسی”
  • Spanish: “Cerro Putukusi”
  • Spanish: “Putucusi”
  • Spanish: “Putukusi”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Machupicchu and San Miguel.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Puente Ruinas and Ruinas Bridge foot control OPEN 5AM-2PM.

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