Landmark
Puyupatamarca
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Puyupatamarca, meaning 'cloud-level town,' is an Inca site perched high on the Inca Trail. Its well-preserved ceremonial baths and terraces suggest it served a religious purpose, with water channels still visible. Visitors can explore the intricate stonework and enjoy panoramic vistas of the Urubamba Valley. The site's remote location rewards trekkers with a sense of discovery and tranquility.
Don't miss
- Examine the ceremonial baths and intricate water channels.
- Take in panoramic views of the Urubamba Valley from the terraces.
- Observe the precise Inca stonework in the semi-circular structures.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Puyupatamarca
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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