{"id":867,"date":"2022-10-15T01:49:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T01:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/?p=867"},"modified":"2022-10-15T01:51:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T01:51:42","slug":"how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How to climb Huayna Picchu in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_34 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Tabla de contenidos\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#How_does_it_feel_to_climb_Huayna_Picchu\" title=\"How does it feel to climb Huayna Picchu?\">How does it feel to climb Huayna Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#What_is_Huayna_Picchu_and_where_is_it\" title=\"What is Huayna Picchu and where is it?\">What is Huayna Picchu and where is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#How_high_is_Huayna_Picchu\" title=\"How high is Huayna Picchu?\">How high is Huayna Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#How_to_get_to_Huayna_Picchu\" title=\"How to get to Huayna Picchu?\">How to get to Huayna Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#What_is_it_like_to_climb_Huayna_Picchu\" title=\"What is it like to climb Huayna Picchu?\">What is it like to climb Huayna Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#A_climb_that_seems_impossible\" title=\"A climb that seems impossible\">A climb that seems impossible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#Some_trails_of_stone_steps_and_adrenaline_to_the_fullest\" title=\"Some trails of stone steps and adrenaline to the fullest\">Some trails of stone steps and adrenaline to the fullest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#The_terraces_and_the_tunnel_in_Huayna_Picchu\" title=\"The terraces and the tunnel in Huayna Picchu\">The terraces and the tunnel in Huayna Picchu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#The_famous_stairs_of_death\" title=\"The famous &#8216;stairs of death&#8217;\">The famous &#8216;stairs of death&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#The_Great_Cavern_or_Temple_of_the_Moon\" title=\"The &#8216;Great Cavern&#8217; or Temple of the Moon\">The &#8216;Great Cavern&#8217; or Temple of the Moon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-climb-huayna-picchu-in-2022\/#How_do_I_go_up_the_Huayna_Picchu_mountain\" title=\"How do I go up the Huayna Picchu mountain?\">How do I go up the Huayna Picchu mountain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_feel_to_climb_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>How does it feel to climb Huayna Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the world and is the dream destination for thousands of tourists in the world. But if there is something that completes that dream, it is to <strong>climb the amazing Huayna Picchu mountain<\/strong>. This summit is the greatest attraction of the Inca citadel. Reaching its top is the goal of all its visitors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_870\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-870\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-870\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-.jpg\" alt=\"climb-huayna-picchu\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>A tourist on the Huayna Picchu summit<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Huayna_Picchu_and_where_is_it\"><\/span>What is Huayna Picchu and where is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Huayna Picchu is the mountain that appears as a backdrop in the <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/index.php\/tips-to-capture-the-best-views-of-machu-picchu\/\">postcard photos of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Along this mountain, the Incas built stone steps as well as enclosures and temples such as the &#8216;Great Cavern&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>This famous mountain is located in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is located exactly in the Amazonian Andes, a region known as the cloud forest. It is located to the geographic north of the Inca city of Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waynapicchu is a Quechua word<\/strong> (language of the Incas) that means &#8216;Young Mountain&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_is_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>How high is Huayna Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The top of this mountain is located at 2,890 meters above sea level (8,980 feet). While the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is at 2,430 meters (7,972 feet).<\/li>\n<li>The height of the <strong>Waynapicchu mountain<\/strong> can cause &#8216;altitude sickness&#8217;. However, the symptoms can be very mild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>How to get to Huayna Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To get to the Waynapicchu mountain, you must first enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n<li>Then, tourists will have the citadel through the middle part until they reach the &#8216;Sacred Rock&#8217; of Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n<li>Right in front of this Inca construction is the control point to the Huayna Picchu mountain.<\/li>\n<li>How to get to Machu Picchu? From the city of Cusco you must travel by train and then by bus to the entrance gate of the Inca citadel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it_like_to_climb_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>What is it like to climb Huayna Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Climbing Waynapicchu is considered one of the best short walks on the planet.<\/li>\n<li>Tourists walk approximately 2 kilometers from their entrance to the top of Huayna Picchu.<\/li>\n<li>The ascent is about 300 meters along narrow <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/inca-trail-treks\/\">Inca trails<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and close to ravines.<\/li>\n<li>Despite being a difficult hike, it is not necessary to be in great physical shape. The most important thing is the desire to want to reach the top.<\/li>\n<li>Only tourists over 12 years of age are allowed to enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_climb_that_seems_impossible\"><\/span>A climb that seems impossible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When you enter Machu Picchu, you will be impressed by the beauty of the Inca city.<\/li>\n<li>However, you will also be even more surprised to see how steep and vertiginous the Huayna Picchu mountain turns out to be.<\/li>\n<li>Only 400 people per day can go up it each day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Waynapicchu challenges with its imposing presence all those who wish to conquer it. This is a task that seems difficult and even impossible at first glance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ascent to the Waynapicchu mountain has a medium-moderate difficulty.<\/li>\n<li>A good tip is to always carry what is absolutely necessary. A small backpack or bag will help you carry your things and keep your hands free for the walk. A canteen with water is also essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_trails_of_stone_steps_and_adrenaline_to_the_fullest\"><\/span>Some trails of stone steps and adrenaline to the fullest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The route to reach the summit of <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Huayna_Picchu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huayna Picchu<\/a><\/span><\/strong> begins by entering through a rustic entrance made of wood that serves as a checkpoint.<\/li>\n<li>A sign will indicate the direction of two routes: one that will take you to the top of Waynapicchu.<\/li>\n<li>Another, towards the small mountain that accompanies it, the Huchuypicchu.<\/li>\n<li>The first part of the path that leads to the top of Huayna Picchu crosses a flat dirt path that continues with the first climb of stone steps.<\/li>\n<li>The first section is light and does not require much effort.<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, more stairs continue and the ascent becomes more tortuous but, in return, the views of the landscape become interesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_terraces_and_the_tunnel_in_Huayna_Picchu\"><\/span>The terraces and the tunnel in Huayna Picchu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As you move forward, the steps become more vertical. You will need both hands to help yourself with the handrail or the stones on the steps.<\/li>\n<li>However, the sacrifice is rewarded by the Inca terraces that begin to appear. Upon reaching them you will be able to observe not only platforms, but also various constructions and viewpoints.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The summit is near and there is little way to go. Then there is a section that is done through a tunnel made on the rock.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This little cave is narrow and dark. Many tourists do not want to go through there although it is the only way to continue to the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_871\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-tunnel.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-871\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-871\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-tunnel.jpg\" alt=\"waynapicchu-mountain\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>The narrow tunnel of Waynapicchu<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_famous_stairs_of_death\"><\/span>The famous &#8216;stairs of death&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In the last section of the road, you must climb some steep steps near ravines. This section is called <strong>&#8216;The stairs of death of Huayna Picchu&#8217;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These stairs can make your heart beat faster. This last section will take us to the top of the Waynapicchu mountain.<\/li>\n<li>Once at the top, it all comes down to an immense feeling of ecstasy and happiness that comes from being there.<\/li>\n<li>The view is simply spectacular. It is the great reward for the effort displayed.<\/li>\n<li>At the top you will understand that you are in a sacred place and that it was no coincidence that the Incas built various shrines there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_872\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-stairs-of-death.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-872\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-872\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/huayna-picchu-stairs-of-death.jpg\" alt=\"machu-picchu-steps\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Tourist climbing the Huayna Picchu mountain by the stairs of death<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Great_Cavern_or_Temple_of_the_Moon\"><\/span>The &#8216;Great Cavern&#8217; or Temple of the Moon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The descent begins along a path at the back of the mountain but ends along the same ascent.<\/li>\n<li>To end your tour in a spectacular way is the Great Cavern (also called the Temple of the Moon of Huayna Picchu).<\/li>\n<li>This magnificent construction is carved out of a natural mountain cave. It is a place that can only be seen if you <strong>climb Huayna Picchu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To visit the Temple of the Moon, tourists must take a detour through a narrow and winding path during the descent from the top of Waynapicchu.<\/li>\n<li>When the tourist returns to the control booth, at the foot of the mountain, he must register his departure from Huayna Picchu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_873\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/temple-of-the-moon-huayna-picchu.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-873\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873\" src=\"https:\/\/incagoexpeditions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/temple-of-the-moon-huayna-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"waynapicchu-moon-temple\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Moon temple or great cavern<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The only way to <strong>visit the Waynapicchu mountain<\/strong> is by buying the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket online. This ticket allows you to visit these two places. The purchase must be made 4 or 5 months in advance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_go_up_the_Huayna_Picchu_mountain\"><\/span>How do I go up the Huayna Picchu mountain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In order to enter the Waynapicchu mountain, you must purchase the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket, from the year 2022 this ticket allows you to tour the Inca citadel through circuit 4.<\/li>\n<li>This ticket offers three income groups:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Group 1:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrance to Machu Picchu: from 6 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Entrance to Huayna Picchu: between 7 and 8 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Visiting time: 6 hours from your entrance (7 hours if you visit the Temple of the Moon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Group 2:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrance to Machu Picchu: from 7 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Entrance to Huayna Picchu: between 7 and 8 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Visiting time: 6 hours from your entrance (7 hours if you visit the Temple of the Moon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Group 3:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrance to Machu Picchu: from 8 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Entrance to Huayna Picchu: between 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Visiting time: 6 hours from admission (does not allow visits to the Temple of the Moon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This ticket allows you to visit the entire Inca City of Machu Picchu and be able to climb the Waynapicchu mountain.<\/p>\n<p>It is the most required<strong> ticket in Machu Picchu<\/strong> and must be purchased online well in advance: 2 or 3 months before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does it feel to climb Huayna Picchu? 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