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What's Near Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu)

Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Andenes de Saphy $38 43.9 mi 70.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hostal Familiar $12 43.9 mi 70.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hostal San Isidro Labrador N/A 43.9 mi 70.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel Cahuide N/A 43.9 mi 70.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Cusco Plaza II $75 43.9 mi 70.7 km 3 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Puka Rumi 18.7 mi 30.0 km 4 of 5 stars
mundo hemp 43.7 mi 70.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Meson de Espaderos 44.3 mi 71.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Temple of the Sun 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Huayna Picchu 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kusikay 44.3 mi 71.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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“The sunrise at Machu Picchu from Inti Punku” VirtualTourist.com
“gate of the sun” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 12 attractions in Machu Picchu
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins, Lookout
Address: Machu Picchu
Peru

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“A Worthwhile Hike”
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5 of 5 stars
susanperu07 1 contribution
Wairarapa
Jul 8, 2007
16/16 found this review helpful

While visiting Machu Picchu in June 2007 my cousin and I (who are both over 50) decided to do the hike up to Intipunku, (The Gate of the Sun). We had been deterred from climbing Huayana Picchu and the hike to Intipunku was our next choice. The start of the track was a little difficult to find from where we... more

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