Wiñay Wayna
| Wiñay Wayna | |
|---|---|
| Huiñay Huayna | |
 View of Wiñay Wayna | |
  Location within Peru | |
| 13°11′34″S 72°32′11″W / 13.19278°S 72.53639°W | |
| Type | Settlement |
| Location | Cusco Region, Peru |
| Region | Andes |
Wiñay Wayna (2650 m) (Quechua for "forever young", Hispanicized spelling Huiñay Huayna) is an Inca ruin along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is built into a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River. The site consists of upper and lower house complexes[1] connected by a staircase and fountain structures. Above and below the houses the people built areas of agricultural terraces or andenes, which are still visible.[2]
A camp site for hikers with the same name is located in the vicinity and is usually used as the last overnight camping site for hikers undertaking the classical Inca Trail.[3]
Gallery
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Epidendrum secundum, commonly called "Wiñay Wayna", in front of the ruins
Location of Wiñay Wayna as shown on a sign near Willkaraqay
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Wiñay Wayna Ruins Description". Journey to Machu Picchu. 16 February 2021.
- ↑ Jenkins, Dilwyn (2003). Peru. Rough Guides. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-84353-074-9.
- ↑ Adams, Mark (2016). Turn right at Machu Picchu. New York: Dutton. p. 283. ISBN 9780452297982.
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