Temple of the Sun Machu Picchu

Tripadvisor (980) · Historical landmark in Machu Picchu, Peru
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Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or sun dial, which the Incas …

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Feb 14, 2024
Machu Pichu is a one-of-a-kind place. It was important to me to have someone knowledgeable with us to help us navigate and understand what we were seeing. Our guide was Inca, and his knowledge of t… Full review by swoodruf
Sep 30, 2023
An essential component of the complex. Having a reference point to describe spatial orientation is useful. Full review by 187aia
Sep 28, 2023
This is THE most important Temple in Machu Picchu. It is a concrete semi-circular tower-like structure built at the highest point. The Inca believed that the higher you build, the closer you are to G… Full review by TheExplorerFamily

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Is this part of the entrance to Machu Picchu or a separate ticket required
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Do not know. Was on Crystal excursion and we paid upfront for both Chan Chan (avoid) sun Moon Temple, dinner ugh and transport and guide included. Sun Moon a must but need …
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Do not know. Was on Crystal excursion and we paid upfront for both Chan Chan (avoid) sun Moon Temple, dinner ugh and transport and guide included. Sun Moon a must but need a guide to fully appreciate the history and 20 yr development of the site. Best of Luck
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¿How many routes exist?
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There are three routes that you can choose: The Mollepata, the classic and the one day Trail. The longest and most adventurous trail is Mollepata, in wich...
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