Puyupatamarca

#114 among destinations in Peru

Archaeological site, Top attraction

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Puyupatamarca or Phuyupatamarca is an archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the Urubamba Valley of Peru. Due to its altitude of roughly 3600 meters, it is known as "La Ciudad entre la Niebla". It contains Inca ruins, with five small stone baths which during the wet season contain constant fresh running water. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°12'23"S, 72°31'54"W

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

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

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