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Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

An activity in Machu Picchu, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Inti Punku (Sun Gate) in Machu Picchu
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Machu Picchu, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant and Indio Feliz.

Type
Activity · Sight
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant

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

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Indio Feliz

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

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

    Public thermal pools at the top of town, popular after a day of hiking.

    Activity · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum

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

    Sight · 1.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Huayna Picchu

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

    Activity · 2.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary

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

    Sight · 2.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Inti Punku (Sun Gate) 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 Inti Punku (Sun Gate) itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Inti Punku (Sun Gate), so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Ca. Kori Wakanki N° 209, Aguas Calientes 08681, Peru
Coordinates
-13.15571, -72.52388
Destination
Machu Picchu, Peru

Inti Punku (Sun Gate): quick answers

How much time do you need at Inti Punku (Sun Gate)?

Plan on about 2 hours at Inti Punku (Sun Gate). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Inti Punku (Sun Gate)?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Inti Punku (Sun Gate) free?

Yes, we list Inti Punku (Sun Gate) as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Inti Punku (Sun Gate)?

Inti Punku (Sun Gate) is at Ca. Kori Wakanki N° 209, Aguas Calientes 08681, Peru. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Inti Punku (Sun Gate)?

Inti Punku (Sun Gate) 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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