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Huayna Picchu

An activity in Machu Picchu, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Huayna Picchu in Machu Picchu
Photo: Allard Schmidt (The Netherlands) · Public domain

Why go

Steep stone-step climb to the peak behind the classic view, with ruins at the top.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Machu Picchu, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary and Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Machu Picchu, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary

    The Inca citadel on its ridge, visited on fixed circuit routes with timed entry.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum

    Museum near Puente Ruinas explaining Inca construction, with a botanical garden.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Machu Picchu Mountain

    Longer, less exposed climb than Huayna Picchu with wide views of the citadel and valley.

    Activity · 2.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant

    Riverside restaurant pouring Cusco-brewed craft beer with Andean dishes.

    Drinks · 2.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Indio Feliz

    Long-running French-Peruvian bistro with set menus and a quirky, decorated dining room.

    Food · 2.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

    Gateway on the Inca Trail with the first view down onto the citadel.

    Activity · 2.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Huayna Picchu is a stop on our Cusco & Machu Picchu route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Machu Picchu

Another curated activity in Machu Picchu. See the full Machu Picchu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Machu Picchu run from 19°C in February to 22°C in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Huayna Picchu itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Machu Picchu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Machu Picchu weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Huayna Picchu, 08680, Peru
Coordinates
-13.15621, -72.54645
Destination
Machu Picchu, Peru

Huayna Picchu: quick answers

How much time do you need at Huayna Picchu?

Plan on about 3 hours at Huayna Picchu. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Huayna Picchu?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Limited permits; not for those afraid of heights.

Where is Huayna Picchu?

Huayna Picchu is at Huayna Picchu, 08680, Peru. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Huayna Picchu?

Huayna Picchu appears on Cusco & Machu Picchu, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Machu Picchu.

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