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Hike to Inti Punku: the Sun gate of Ollantaytambo<\/h1>\n
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Step by step, follow a path that winds through ancient terraces, chullpas (funerary towers), and stone quarries, until you reach a gate once illuminated by the Inca Sun<\/strong>\u2014a Sun that was both god and father<\/strong>, a Sun that will shine just for you on this unforgettable trek<\/strong> to one of the Sacred Valley\u2019s lesser-known archaeological treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your adventure to Inti Punku<\/strong>, which means \u201cSun Gate\u201d in Quechua, begins early in the morning in Cusco<\/strong>. From there, you\u2019ll travel by road to Ollantaytambo (in the province of Urubamba), a town that will charm you with its archaeological park and narrow, timeworn streets still breathing pre-Hispanic air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But your goal lies higher: a 3-metre-tall trapezoidal stone gateway<\/strong>, standing on a natural watchtower with sweeping views of the Andean landscape<\/strong> and ancient trails that once led to the Amazon jungle. You\u2019ll reach this strategic viewpoint after about four hours of hiking along a well-marked<\/strong>, well-maintained trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey begins at the Inca Bridge<\/strong> over the Vilcanota River, where you’ll start walking after breakfast in Ollantaytambo<\/strong>. What happens after that is hard to put into words<\/strong>\u2014you simply have to feel it for yourself. That\u2019s how unforgettable the journey to the Sun Gate is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love trekking<\/em> or are looking for a different kind of full-day<\/em><\/strong> adventure, come walk with us. All you need is to be in good physical shape and have a strong desire to explore\u2014alongside a knowledgeable guide who knows the route<\/strong> and our history. That\u2019s what we offer. That\u2019s what you\u2019ll find on this thrilling tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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