The impressive silhouette of Waynapicchu has become a globally recognized icon by appearing in the background of the thousands of photos taken at Machu Picchu. Its strategic location would appear to indicate that it served as the citadel’s observation and guard post.
It is not easy to scale Waynapicchu, but the reward for conquering the hundreds of steps that begin at the Sacred Rock is enormous: there is no better view of Machu Picchu from above, from where the mighty Urubamba River appears as slender as a human hair, and the delightful jigsaw that is the valley is revealed in all its splendor.
How to get to Waynapicchu?
Route 1
Route 2
Lima - Cusco
1 h 15 min approximately
Cusco - Poroy
30 min approximately
Poroy - Machu Picchu train
4 h approximately
Lima - Cusco
26 h approximately
Cusco - Ollantaytambo
1 h 30 min approximately
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
2 h approximately
What to do at Waynapicchu?
From the summit, take beautiful photographs of Machu Picchu and the surrounding landscape.
Visit the Gardens of Mandor and discover endemic species of flowers.
Visit the private orchid collection at the Inkaterra hotel.
General information
Times
Entrance: 7:00- 10:00
*Referential time
Price
Adults: USD 75
Children (8-17 years): USD 55
Locals: USD 50
Local children: USD 32
*Prices: Machu Picchu + Waynapicchu
*Locals, Peruvians, foreign residents in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador; citizens of the Andean Community.
*Referential price
Essentials
Sunscreen, insect repellent, cold weather clothing, sunglasses, camera, trekking gear (optional), hat, altitude sickness medication (optional).
Altitude
2 445 meters above sea level
Climate
Min. 1 ℃/ Max. 20 ℃
