Description:
- Words cannot convey the incredible sensation of standing amidst the enigma of this city and its fabulous architecture. On the summit of a great bluff, the palaces, plazas, interminable stairways, fountains, towers and homes are surrounded by vertically plunging cliffs, precipices and ravines. It is thought to have been the residence of priests and noble cusqueños, and to have been constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries. Archaeological finds show that the Spaniards did reach here, but perhaps thanks to the awe and respect it inspires, they chose to leave the ruins intact for Bingham to re-discover. Take the train, bus or helicopter from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and a tour bus from there. Admission to the ruins costs about PEN35.
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- posted on 06.21.11
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +51 84 211067
Address:
- careterra Hiram Bingham
- (Aguas Calientes)
- Aguas Calientes
Hours:
- 9:30a-5p daily
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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