Intihuatana Stone
Intihuatana Stone
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Cavydad
Camarillo, CA2,136 contributions
Jan 2020
Get a knowledgeable guide! It is just so easy to get lost in the stonework and miss the context and details of Machu Picchu. Easy to walk by, but our guide stopped us to explain each and every nook and cranny of Machu Picchu. Consider this is a once in a lifetime experience.
Written February 9, 2020
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John S
Georgia205 contributions
The Intihuatana is carved from living rock at the summit of a hill in the city of Machu Picchu. There are various theories about its use by the Inca or his priests; it looks to me as if it is a seat meant for meditating. The Intihuatana is almost constantly surrounded by members of tour groups, who hold out their hands to feel the energy given off by the rock, so it was difficult (at least when I was there) to get a photo without people in it. If you visit Machu Picchu, be sure to climb up to the Intihuatana so you can form your own opinion about this powerful place.
Written January 30, 2006
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LeedsOutdoorGirl
Leeds4 contributions
I too was skeptical about a stone giving off energy. But when you place your hands on it, it feels cold but if you hovver them a few inches above the stone and are able to let your mind go blank. (I was fortunate there was no one else there) My hands began to feel a warmth and then a tingly feeling that transcended up my arms. It freaked me a little so I stopped. But I felt totally energised even though I had been walking allday since 5am. However I could not sleep that night as I was bursting with energy.
Written March 29, 2008
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Don K
Ridgefield, CT107 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
No disrespect. The Hitching Post of the Sun is magnificent. One huge stone, carved and carrying a huge significence. If you come at the right time of year, it is even more significent, Fortunately I was here before the are was roped off. Not so bad now that it is, but it does feel different.
Written November 18, 2012
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mcitaly2016
Milan, Italy953 contributions
Oct 2019
Impossible to miss it during the tour, it is a large hand-crafted stone which use is uncertain. Symbol of the Inca culture, it is not impressive in itself but it is fascinating when considering the context of the Inca culture
Written November 1, 2019
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imdarkside
Fountain Inn, SC671 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
A guard was at the site so maybe you can no longer touch it, but do climb up to this spot. The view is specular from here. The climb up and the climb down are a bit rough so be prepared. This is another part of MP where you need to do your research or have a guide to truly understand what you are looking at.
Written April 16, 2015
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senorheath
Massachusetts421 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
As explained by the tour guide, on the June 21 this stone casts a shadow onto a circle marked on a nearby stone to mark the summer solstice. The mark made by the Incas many centuries ago is still visible.
Written August 28, 2011
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,757 contributions
Oct 2019
This is part of your Machu Picchu tour and you will learn about it from your tour guide or tour book. I highly recommend obtaining a good guide as the experience will be more rich.
Written December 24, 2019
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Marc Rubio
7 contributions
Oct 2019
they had roped off the intihuatana stone when we went. but we still were able to appreciate it from afar.
Written October 27, 2019
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Renan
226 contributions
Sep 2019
There are quite a few interpretations of this stone online but whatever you decide to believe, if you get there without knowing, it's a square stone, it's boring.
Also, the area seems to be opened early during the visit of Machu Picchu then closed after 10.30am
Also, the area seems to be opened early during the visit of Machu Picchu then closed after 10.30am
Written October 24, 2019
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Hi, Steven. What would you like to know about this attraction? How do you pronounce Inntihuatana?
Written August 19, 2018
Hi, Steven. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Written August 19, 2018
Anita N
Agassiz, Canada
I am seeking information regarding the circles near the Intihuatana. Anyone have pics and can give me the actual location??
Canada
Written February 24, 2017
Do you mean the Zona Arqueologica at Moray at Maras district?
The coordinates of that are
N 8524890.05
E 803989.57
Success and good luck.
Written February 26, 2017
tienen una ruta por 2 ó 3 días?
gracias
Written October 26, 2016
Todo depende del presupuesto y el tiempo, concuerdo con la respuesta anterior. Hay un viaje de tres días el cual es muy agotador , otro en el día y el más corto es tomar el tren en Cusco hacia Machupicchu, alojar ahí y subir temprano al otro día. Lo puedes recorrer durante todo el día y regresar con tiempo para tomar el tren de vuelta hacia Cusco. Te sugiero el tren Vistadome.
En esta fecha ya hace mucho calor, indispensable mucha agua y buena protección del sol.
Puedes salir a almorzar ya que tienes derecho a volver a entrar con el mismo ticket. No olvides timbrar tu pasaporte como un recuerdo. Ojalá puedas subir el Huainapichu, la entrada hay que comprarla con bastante anticipación.
Written October 26, 2016
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