Tunquiorjo, Machu Picchu

#12 among attractions in Machu Picchu

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Tunquiorjo is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,200 m high. It is located in the Cusco Region, La Convención Province, Huayopata District, and in the Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District. Tunquiorjo lies in the northwestern extensions of the Urubamba mountain range, northeast of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. ()

Elevation: 13780 ftCoordinates: 13°6'0"S, 72°29'23"W

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Tunquiorjo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Intihuatana, Huayna Picchu, Inti Punku, Putucusi.

5.9 miSW
Archaeological site
Intihuatana, Machu Picchu
150 min walk • Nestled within the mysterious city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Intihuatana stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Inca civilization. This archaeological site, often referred to as the "Hitching Post of the Sun," is an ancient stone structure that has intrigued...
5.4 miSW
Ruins, Archaeological site
Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu
139 min walk • Standing sentinel over the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu is a towering mountain that offers one of the most iconic backdrops to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as the "Young Peak" in Quechua, the mountain's summit reaches an elevation of...
5.6 miSW
Historical place, Mountain, Trail
Inti Punku, Machu Picchu
144 min walk • Inti Punku, also known as the Sun Gate, is an ancient architectural marvel situated in the revered city of Machu Picchu, Peru. This stone construction served as a strategic entrance to Machu Picchu in Incan times and continues to be a significant landmark for visitors...
5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Putucusi, Machu Picchu
128 min walk • Tucked away in the shadows of the Peruvian Andes, near the celebrated ruins of Machu Picchu, lies the less-traveled but equally stunning mountain of Putucusi. This hidden gem is a towering presence in the city of Machu Picchu, offering adventurous travelers a unique...
5.2 miSW
Archaeological site
Temple of the Moon
134 min walk • Nestled within the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru, the Temple of the Moon is an awe-inspiring archaeological site that captures the imagination of visitors and historians alike. This ancient temple, shrouded in the aura of the Incan civilization, offers a...
4.5 miSW
Area
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
114 min walk • Machupicchu or Machupicchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes, is a location in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province. It is the seat of the Machupicchu District. Machupicchu lies at the Vilcanota River.
5.7 miSW
13°9'49"S • 72°32'40"W
Temple of the Condor, Machu Picchu
146 min walk • Historical place
5.8 miSW
Ruins
Intihuantana, Machu Picchu
147 min walk • Intihuatana is a ritual stone in South America associated with the astronomic clock or calendar of the Inca. Its name is derived from the local Quechua language. The most notable Intihuatana is an archaeological site located at Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley near Machu Picchu, Peru.
4.5 miSW
13°9'16"S • 72°31'34"W
Avenida Imperio de los Incas, Machu Picchu
115 min walk • Square