Machu Picchu Some consider Apu Putucusi, a protector and energizer of MP The climb up Putucusi is one of the most difficult in the MP sanctuary Anita at Putucusi with Machu Picchu in view Mp from Putucusi, the road to the city is visible on the left Closer view of Machu Picchu from Putucusi The energy of Putucusi Inti Punku, sun gate, view of MP on a hazy day Altar at the watchman's hut entry to MP Bird of Paradise in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Machu Picchu (2) The Temple of the three windows with altar in front, is located in the most sacred area of the city The Temple of the Three Windows is central to one of the Inca origin legends The Temple of the Three Windows is considered one of the most ancient structures in the city The Temple of the 7 Niches, also in the sacred area, is one of the few visibly unstable structures Inti Huatana, or hitching post for the sun Anita at the Inti Huatana Temple A series of water channels feed cascading baths in the city Cascading baths Water channel feeding a bath that is still in operation Royal bath The Temp of the Sun with Huayna Picchu in view Temple of the Sun interior City view with the Temple of the sun center and the Inti Huatana upper right Pacha Mama Temple, Machu Picchu The Temple of the Condor Temple of the Condor head detail City view with Huayna Picchu to the right The Pacha Mama stone depicting the mountain behind Terraces are visible atop Huayna Picchu The climb up Huayna Picchu is a popular and challenging one Anita at Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu from the view of Huayna Picchu Sacred Daturain th Machu Picchu Sanctuary The steps to the Temple of the Moon at Huayna Picchu are hidden among the jungle The Temple of the Moon at Huayna Picchu Lower complex of the Temple of the Moon at Huayna Picchu Close up of incredible walls A viscacha, relative of the chinchilla, rests on a rock Bowls carved in the bedrock near where the viscacha lives Sky lights at MP
