Wiñay Wayna, Peru

Situated off the Inca Trail, close to Machu Picchu, this Inca ruin rests on a steep hill overlooking the Urubamba River.  The site is situated at 2650 m (about 8700 feet) above sea level and the path leading to it is steep, so getting there is quite a workout.

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Wiñay Wayna translates into “forever young”.  The site contain housing ruins and agricultural terraces and makes a nice place to stop and rest when traveling to Machu Picchu.

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