Tourist guide
The Temple of the Moon
The Temple of the Moon is the most enigmatic construction of Huayna Picchu. It is built inside a cave. It is also called The Great Cavern.
The Royal Residence
Research suggests that the Royal Residence was the home of Emperor Pachacutec and his family in Machu Picchu. It is near the Temple of the Sun.
The Secret Door of Machu Picchu
The Secret Door is one of the most mysterious constructions of Machu Picchu. It is believed that it hides treasures and even the mummy of Emperor Pachacutec.
The Temple of the Condor
The condor was a sacred bird for the Incas. In Machu Picchu there is a temple in his honor where religious rituals were performed. It is in the urban sector.
The Sacred Rock
The Sacred Rock is one of the most enigmatic constructions of Machu Picchu. It was a religious site in the form of a mountain. It is close to Huayna Picchu.
The Temple of the 3 Windows
In the religious sector is the Temple of the 3 Windows, one of the most surprising constructions of Machu Picchu due to the fine carving of its walls.
The temple of the Sun
This temple is one of the most important and mysterious of Machu Picchu. It has fine architecture. It was built on the enigmatic Royal Tomb.
The Intihuatana
The Intipunku is the Sun Gate, the entrance to Machu Picchu in Inca times. You can get there with the Inca Trail or a short route from the Inca citadel.
The Main Temple of Machu Picchu
This temple is located in the religious sector of Machu Picchu. There the Incas performed rituals where even llamas and other camelids were sacrificed.
The guardian’s house
This enclosure is one of the most visited in Machu Picchu. It was a surveillance post. There you can take the classic postcard photo of the wonder of the world.
