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Plaza de Agus Calientes
Aguas Calientes · 49m from downtown
Urubamba Main Square
Urubamba · 44m from downtown
Plaza de Armas de Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo · 83m from downtown
Twelve Angled Stone
Twelve Angled Stone is located on Hatunrumiyoc Street in the old town of Cusco and is a section of Inca-era stone wall standing along the street. The base of this wall was originally part of an Inca palace. Although it has been covered by colonial-era buildings above, the Inca masonry from hundreds of years ago remains in its original state. The entire wall is built from massive stones of varying shapes and sizes, stacked like a jigsaw puzzle. No mortar or other binding materials were used between the stones, yet the joints are so tight that it is difficult to insert even a piece of paper, a testament to the craftsmanship of the Inca stonemasons. One stone on the wall that draws visitors to stop is the Twelve Angled Stone. This massive stone, weighing several tons, has twelve angles and fits seamlessly with the surrounding stones. It is a masterpiece of Inca polygonal masonry, and many tourists make a special trip to take photos when visiting Cusco. This seemingly random, yet meticulously calculated construction method allows the wall to shift slightly during vibrations without collapsing. Having withstood several major earthquakes in Cusco, this ancient wall remains intact, with a level of stability that even surpasses the brick and stone structures built on top of it later.Cusco · 27.8 km from Urubamba
Inka Museum
Inka Museum is located in the old town of Cusco, just a few minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas. The building itself is a highlight—the colonial-era Admiral's House. This courtyard is said to have been the residence of the Inca ruler Huáscar, with Inca-era stone walls layered beneath the mansion. The courtyard is surrounded by semicircular arcades, and the facade features stone-carved coats of arms, making the building itself a tangible lesson in the overlapping of two eras. The museum displays tens of thousands of artifacts chronologically, ranging from pre-Inca cultures such as Chavín, Nazca, and Wari, all the way to the rise of the Inca Empire and the arrival of the colonial era. Among the collection, the sets of keros—painted wooden cups used by the Inca for corn beer during rituals and feasts—are particularly worth a close look, as their patterns remain clear to this day. In addition, there are well-preserved textiles, gold and silver artifacts, and pottery. In the reconstructed Inca tomb, mummies are displayed alongside burial offerings, directly showcasing Inca burial customs and concepts of life and death. The skull specimens with trepanation marks, the three-dimensional models presenting the different ecological zones of Cusco at various altitudes, and the drawings by chronicler Guaman Poma depicting Inca history are also worth slowing down to appreciate.Cusco · 27.7 km from Urubamba
chinchero
Urubamba · 8.1 km from downtown
Sun Gate
Urubamba · 47.7 km from downtown
Butterfly Zoo - Mariposario of Machu Picchu
Urubamba · 48.1 km from downtown
Templo del Sol
Urubamba · 17.3 km from downtown
Sitio arqueológico Pinkuylluna
Urubamba · 16.7 km from downtown
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东张西望望东西April 10, 2020
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The Inca Trail and the twelve-sided Inca Stone near the Plaza de Armas attract a lot of tourists. The Inca Stone is very neat and large, which is impressive. In the vicinity, you can also see the life of the locals, which is very nice.
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apabaruSeptember 4, 2026
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This is the destination of Route 1-C at the Machu Picchu ruins. We entered the ruins a little after 7 am and slowly climbed for about an hour and a half. It was quite strenuous. The view of the ruins changed as we ascended, and the scenery was spectacular. Perhaps because of the time of day, there were hardly any people around, and at the Gate of the Sun, a caretaker took pictures for us and gave us a tour. Since this route is only accessible during the dry season, I highly recommend it.
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