High quality stonework in the Gran Caverna
Cave, Gran Caverna, Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, Wayna Picchu

“La Gran Caverna” on Wayna Picchu

What is now labelled the Gran Caverna (Great Cave) on the far side of Wayna Picchu from Machu Picchu is actually a shallow opening under a large stone outcrop. It is “gran” (great) only in the sense of the amazing stonework found
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Huayna Picchu, Wayna Picchu

Climbing Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu)

The view from the top of Wayna Picchu is legendary, giving a panoramic perspective on the entire region surrounding Machu Picchu. Climbing Wayna Picchu requires purchasing an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. You begin by crossing the ruins of the late Inca
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Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu in the background
Cave, Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, Wayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu (Spanish), Wayna Picchu (Quechua)

Updated March 4, 2019 In Quechua “Machu Picchu” means roughly “Old Peak,” whereas “Wayna Picchu” means “Young Peak. In the picture, Wayna Picchu is the tallest peak visible in the background behind the citadel (Machu Picchu). The citadel is located on a
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