Llaqtapata
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carpe_itineris
Carlsbad, CA422 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
Located across the valley from Machu Picchu, Llaqtapata is quite literally a hidden gem. Overgrown by foliage and vegetation, these ruins are just being unearthed. What a treasure! Also, fantastic views of Machu Picchu from here.
Written January 29, 2019
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Live2travel07
Miami, FL382 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016
Just to stare at it makes you so relax to see Mother Nature and the incredible place the inka's build for themselves is absolutely unbelievable I just thank god I had the opportunity to visit this once in a lifetime world wonder.
Written August 24, 2016
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jgemza
Whitesboro, NY445 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Wonder of the world made centuries ago. It is hard to believe the Incas could buid such a fine structure that lasted over the years. The views were amazing just before the rain, visited during the rainy season. One must be in good physical condition to see all the sites, but is was worth it. A gem in Preu.
Written March 4, 2020
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Jolyon67
Melbourne, Australia5,672 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2013 • Friends
Called both Patallacta and Llaqtapata, this is one of the first Inca sites you pass along the Inca Trail. You view it from a distance, across the Cusichaca River. You can't get down close to it, but you can see the remains of over 100 dwellings. The village was most likely an agricultural community which took advantage of it's prominent position at the head of the Cusichaca Gorge and supplied food to people further along the Inca Trail. You pass a small guard tower on your side of the river soon after these ruins.
Written June 2, 2014
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robjustrob
Calgary, Canada1,934 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Couples
this is one of the lesser known attractions at machu picchu but it should be on your list of things to see while you are there. make sure to wear bug spray and sun block, really you will regret it if you do not.
Written October 13, 2016
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Nolan P
Kansas City, MO94 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Friends
If you do the 4D/3N Inca trail you'll pass above the site. It makes for a great stop along the way. Our tour guide gave us a 20 min class on the Inca Civilization and importance of villages like this.
Written August 23, 2016
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travelbug
Pensacola, FL917 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Couples
This was the first ruin we saw along the inca trail. It was unique and magical to look down upon it from up high on a cliff. I highly recommend Sam travel Peru as your trek operator. Good and fair cost, excellent guides, and gourmet food.
Written June 14, 2016
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Mary Z
Budapest, Hungary252 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Friends
This is one of the first ruins we looked at on the Inca Trail. Our guide Hernan Hermoza gave us lots of interesting information about it. We took time to look and absorb this beautiful site. You look down on it from the trail. Amazing. My advice on the Inca Trail Hike is to take time to look around and enjoy the beauty rather than rush to be the first one to get to the next camp. So much to absorb here.
Written January 17, 2015
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Rob123235
Halifax, Canada417 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2013 • Couples
On the Inca Trail, it is the first large Inca site you will see. It is very impressive and would have been great to visit. You will be high above it on the trail and it makes for nice pictures. We were not given an option to visit it.
Written June 28, 2013
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nenann
New York City, NY51 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2013 • Couples
You will see it on the inca trail,is the agricultural terrace,the mountains surrounds this really nice place,so you can prepare for more
Written May 29, 2013
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