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Machu Picchu Mountain

An activity in Machu Picchu, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Machu Picchu Mountain
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Machu Picchu, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, 1.3 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 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 · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum

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

    Sight · 1.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Huayna Picchu

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

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

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

    Drinks · 2.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

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

    Activity · 2.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Indio Feliz

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

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Machu Picchu Mountain 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 Machu Picchu Mountain 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
Machu Picchu, 08680, Peru
Coordinates
-13.17421, -72.54149
Destination
Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu Mountain: quick answers

How much time do you need at Machu Picchu Mountain?

Plan on about 4 hours at Machu Picchu Mountain. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu Mountain?

Our pick: Morning.

Where is Machu Picchu Mountain?

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

Which TripsCircle routes include Machu Picchu Mountain?

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

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