Phuyupatamarka

Phuyupatamarka is a view point and an archeological center. It is believed to be a Llacta or administrative center for the Incas.

Phuyupatamarka - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Phuyupatamarka - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Phuyupatamarka or Phuyupatamarca is an archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the Urubamba Valley. Due to its altitude of roughly 3200 metres, it is known as "La Ciudad entre la Niebla" ("The City Above the Clouds").

It contains Inca ruins, with five small stone baths which during the wet season contain constant fresh running water.

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