Intipata

Intipata is an archaeological site in , , . Intipata is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the peak .
Photo: Steve Pastor, CC BY 3.0.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wiñay Wayna and Machupicchu Mountain.

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 southeast of Intipata.

Peak
Photo: Pavel Špindler, CC BY 3.0.
is a peak.

Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. is situated 1½ km north of Intipata.

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.

Intipata

Latitude
-13.18633° or 13° 11′ 11″ south
Longitude
-72.5414° or 72° 32′ 29″ west
Open location code
57R9RF75+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 154508446
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q20616416
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Intipata” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

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