Sun Gate

Inti Punku or Intipunku is an archaeological site in the Cusco Region of that was once a fortress of the sacred city, . It is now also the name of the final section of the Incan Trail between the Sun Gate complex and the city of .
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  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: archaeological site in Peru
  • Also known as: “Inti Punku”, “Intipunku”, and “Puerta de Sol”

Places of Interest Nearby

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.

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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. is situated 1 km west of Sun Gate.

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.

Sun Gate

Latitude
-13.16977° or 13° 10′ 11″ south
Longitude
-72.53391° or 72° 32′ 2″ west
Elevation
2,720 metres (8,924 feet)
Open location code
57R9RFJ8+3C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 614955542
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q11120323
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In Other Languages

From Azerbaijani to Spanish—“Sun Gate” goes by many names.
  • Azerbaijani: “İnti Punku”
  • Macedonian: “Интипунку”
  • Portuguese: “Inti Punku”
  • Spanish: “Inti Punku”
  • Spanish: “Intipuncu”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Intipunku (Sun gate) and Centro de investigación y observación de mariposas.

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