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Temple of the Sun

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mundo hemp 42.9 mi 69.0 km 4 of 5 stars
El Gusto es nuestro 43.5 mi 70.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Jack's cafe 43.5 mi 70.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Gate of the Sun (Intipuncu) 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Huayna Picchu 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 12 attractions in Machu Picchu
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Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or sun dial, which the Incas... more » Built in the form of a circular tower on a massive slab of granite, this sacred edifice contains the famous Intiwatana, or sun dial, which the Incas used to "tie down" the sun at the winter solstice each year. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Historic site
Address: Machu Picchu
Peru

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“tocando el cielo”
5 of 5 stars
libelulaviajera
México
Apr 13, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

He ido tres veces en mi vida a Machu Picchu , y las tres veces senti la misma fabulosa impresion... more

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