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Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu)

Machu Picchu, Peru
Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Machu Picchu
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Lookouts, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins
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New England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

worth the hike, but it is not easy. Continuous up, but not too steep More

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Littleton, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Good and relatively easy trail unless you are having a problem with the alititude. You can take your time and your own pace if need be, but go on up for the overall view. We spend well over an hour at the gate just chillin'. More

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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Took a while to get there but the views along the way are great of MP and awesome when you get to the top. You see MP and the rest of the valley. More

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nunavut
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

nice walk not as hard as hyayna picchu and worth every scenery More

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Sacramento, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The entire sight is incredible and trekking poles helps you cover the entire site More

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los angeles
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Unbelievable beauty. One of those rare traveling moments inscribed in your mind forever. Fortunate to arrive with no crowds and full sun. Great fortune..never wanted that moment to end. More

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Miami, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

You will be rewarded with nice views of the MaPi below and a chance to be closer to nature. The walk can be hard if you are not fit, but if you have time, take it slowly. Take plenty of water with you, but please be considerate and don't throw your garbage on the site; take them back with you...I... More

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Lima, Lima, Peru
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

It takes an hour to get to the Inti Punku but it worths it because it has an amazing view to the Macchu Picchu site also you can see a lot of butterflyes and lizards on your way. And it only take half hour to came back because you go down. More

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Yorkshire,England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I walked up to the Gate of the Sun dispite the rain & too be honest it was a bit of a waste of time as the views were mosty obstructed by clouds & rain . It took an hour of steadt climbing on a good but stoney path. When the clouds cleared a little the views were worth the... More

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South Pole
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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Moderate, take it when MP gets crowded. Sun gate is the entrance to MP and the official end on paid section of Inka trail. No fee to hike, no daily limit, views almost as good as from Wayna Picchu (Moon temple). More

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