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Intipunku or La Sun Gate was the most important access door of the Inca city. It connected Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> with the empire\u2019s road network (qhapac \u00f1an) currently known as the Inca Trail<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. This construction is made up of enclosures with windows and doors where the sun\u2019s rays enter all the summer solstices. Every day many tourists make this walk here to see the Inca city from the top. Visitors who arrive on the Inca Trail<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>route have the first impression of the place through this construction. The construction is dedicated to the sun. During the summer solstice, the sun\u2019s rays appear around the place.<\/p>\n The Sun Gate is located in the upper part, southeast of Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in Cusco, Peru. Due to its location in the highest part of Machupicchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, from there it was possible to control the arrival of visitors. In the time of the Incas, they would have had guards that protected the city.<\/p>\n To reach the Sun Gate you must follow the path that begins at the door of the archaeological site through the agricultural terraces. The trail is marked with wooden signs that go almost parallel to the road that leads to the top of Machupicchu<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>mountain. Likewise, the Sun Gate is the place where people who traveled the famous Inca Trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to Machupicchu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> enter, either the 4-day<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or the 2-day <\/em><\/strong><\/a>route. Whether through the Inca Trail <\/em><\/strong><\/a>or the route from the Inca city, the tourist who wants to visit the Intipunku must buy his ticket to Machu Picchu.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Perform the hike:<\/strong> The ascent from Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to the Intipunku is one of the most famous walks made by tourists who travel approximately 2 kilometers along the ancient paths built by the Incas hundreds of years ago. Can I see the sunrise in the Intipunku? <\/strong>The entrance to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is from 6 in the morning. A quick ascent may take 30 minutes or more. Due to the time it takes for the ascent, once at the top it is unlikely that you can see the sunrise. Tourists entering the Inca Trail<\/strong><\/em><\/a> can see the sunrise.<\/p>\n Is there an age limit? <\/strong>There is no age limit to enter the Sun Gate. Tourists of all ages can visit it.<\/p>\n Is it safe? <\/strong>Yes. The paths that lead to the Sun Gate are wide and well affirmed. There are no cases of accidents during this route.<\/p>\n What is the business hours? <\/strong>The visiting hours at the Intipunku are every day of the year from 6 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon.<\/p>\n When is a good time to go? <\/strong>According to experts, the dry season (from May to October) is the best time of the year to visit the Intipunku. During those days there is not much chance of rain.<\/p>\n If you want to visit the Inti Punku or Sun Gate at Machu Picchu.<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0You need to contact us, We are\u00a0Inti Sun Trek<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>a reliable and safe travel agency, with a trained staff that will help you to live an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Intipunku or La Sun Gate was the most important access door of the Inca city. 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<\/p>\nThings to do in the Inti Punku<\/h2>\n
\nObserve landscapes:<\/strong> From the top of the Sun Gate you can see landscapes of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong> that cannot be seen from elsewhere. You can see the Urubamba river, the Huayna Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong> mountain, the town of Aguas Calientes and its surroundings.
\nTake pictures:<\/strong> Some of the best photos that visitors can find in the Inca city are from the Intipunku. Not only at the top, if not in some of the sections of the road, you can get unique photos of the Inca city.
\nBird watching:<\/strong> During the trip to the top you can see some of the bird species that inhabit Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Visitors will appreciate species such as the cock of the rocks, the Andean turkey, the tile tanager, the chestnut-breasted hummingbird, the mountain watchmaker among others.
\nKnowing the Sun Gate:<\/strong> This construction is one of the most important in Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> but it is not regularly visited by tourists due to its location in the highest part. If you want to know more about this place, you must hire a private tour guide and go there in your company.<\/p>\nFrequently asked questions<\/h2>\n