Intipuncu

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Intipuncu or Intipunku is an Incan Trail connected to Machu Picchu. The term translates as "Gate of the Sun" or "Gateway of the Sun."[1]

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[edit] Geographical Location

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[edit] Route Description

The route covers a distance of approximately a mile, eventually rising above the ruins of Macchu Picchu The ruins themselves serve as a final stop for hikers completing an optional five day hike from a point far back from Aguas Calientes, the city at the base of Macchu Picchu. This hike has been recommended by many tour guides as giving a great view of the city of Macchu Picchu.

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  1. ^ http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294318-d548895-r8079896-Gate_of_the_Sun_Intipuncu-Machu_Picchu_Sacred_Valley.html

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