High in the Peruvian Andes, the Sun Gate, or Inti Punku, overlooks the citadel of Machu Picchu. The landmark was once a key point on the Inca Trail and the main entrance to the site for travelers arriving from Cusco.
Inti Punku, Quechua for “Sun Gate,” is more than a gateway. It gives one of the best views of the Inca ruins, framed by the surrounding mountains. For hikers finishing the classic Inca Trail trek, reaching Inti Punku is the final moment of the walk, a payoff for days on the trail.
The Sun Gate is also a notable piece of Inca engineering and astronomy. It was positioned to align with the sunrise during the summer solstice, lighting up Machu Picchu in gold and showing the precision the Incas worked with.
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