Difference between Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain

Visiting Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience, there is nothing better than to accompany it climbing one of the impressive mountains that accompany the citadel of Machu Picchu, these are the Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain. This series of names sometimes cause some confusion, here we will show you the differences.

City Of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu citadel also known simply as “Machu Picchu”. It is the main area to visit, the Inca citadel is made up of many enclosures, temples, houses and agricultural terraces. A must for all visitors who come to this beautiful land.

Huayna Picchu Mountain

For those who love adventure, Machu Picchu offers the ascent to the Huayna Picchu mountain. The Huayna Picchu Mountain also known as “Huayna Picchu” or “Wayna Picchu” is the mountain that is located north of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel, it is the one that appears as a background in the classic postal photos. To get there it is necessary to make a short walk, it is recognized as one of the most incredible short walks in the world. The walk is short, only 1 hour of ascent.
It is the most famous among the Machu Picchu’s mountains, in it is the famous Temple of the Moon known as “The Hidden Jewel of Machu Picchu”, which is reached by taking an extra walk after reaching the top.
Huayna Picchu has a limit of 400 visitors per day between all schedules, being famous around the world, tickets usually sell out quickly, so it is necessary to buy it at least 3 months in advance, especially in high season.

Machu Picchu Mountain

To make your visit to Machu Picchu even more incredible, a great alternative is to visit the “Machu Picchu Mountain” also known simply as “Mountain”, it is the mountain on which Machu Picchu citadel is built, the top is South of the citadel. To reach it, there is a walk of approximately 2 hours of ascent, the top is 300 meters higher than the citadel.
It is less known than the Huayna Picchu mountain.
From the top you will have an impressive 360 ° view, where you can observe the Inca citadel in a unique way.
The Machu Picchu Mountain has a limit of 800 visitors per day between all schedules, being less known than Huayna Picchu, tickets are not usually sold out too quickly, it will be necessary to book it at least 3 days in advance.

Differencces Betwenn Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu?

They are different places and sometimes they can generate some confusion, to visit you must buy one or another type of ticket.
Here I explain the differences:
Restrictions:
Huayna Picchu: Only over 12 years old
Mountain: There is no age limit
Height:
Huayna Picchu: 2 720 m.a.s.l.
Montaña: 3 082 m.a.s.l.
Walking Distance:
Huayna Picchu: 2 kilometers of steep and narrow path
Mountain: 3 kilometers of wide and not steep path
Location:
Huayna Picchu: North of Machu Picchu citadel
Mountain: South of Machu Picchu citadel
Access:
Huayna Picchu: For the Sacred Rock sector.
Mountain: For a detour from the Guardian’s House
Number of Visitors:
Huayna Picchu: 400 visitors per day
Mountain: 800 visitors per day
Walking Time:
Huayna Picchu: 2 hours and 30 minutes (round trip)
Mountain: 3 hours and 30 minutes (round trip)
Degree of Difficulty:
Huayna Picchu: Moderately high
Mountain: Moderate
Advantage:
Huayna Picchu: Panoramic view
Mountain: Panoramic view of the Inca citadel and the Huayna Picchu Mountain
Disadvantages:
Huayna Picchu: Cliffs covered with vegetation, steep and narrow paths
Mountain: It has no archaeological remains
Entrance schedules to Machu Picchu Mountain.

• First Group: Machu Picchu from 6 a.m. / Mountain from 7 a.m. at 8 a.m.
• Second Group: Machu Picchu from 7 a.m. / Mountain from 7 a.m. at 8 a.m.
• Third Group: Machu Picchu from 8 a.m. / Mountain from 9 a.m. at 10 a.m.

Entrance schedules to the Huayna Picchu Mountain.

• First Group: Machu Picchu from 6 a.m. / Huayna Picchu from 7 a.m. at 8 a.m.
• Second Group: Machu Picchu from 7 a.m. / Huayna Picchu from 7 a.m. at 8 a.m.
• Third Group: Machu Picchu from 8 a.m. / Huayna Picchu from 10.30 a.m. at 11.30 a.m.

PATHS TO HUAYNA PICCHU AND MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU

Huayna Picchu Mountain
The route to the Huayna Picchu mountain is of moderate to hard difficulty, due to the narrow and steep of its trails, so to do it you will need to have an acceptable physical state, so it is suitable for adventure lovers and to perform it with friends. One point to consider is that its trails are on the edge of the precipice, so it is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. The minimum age to perform it is 12 years.

Machu Picchu Mountain
The route to the Machu Picchu mountain is of easy to moderate difficulty, it has abundant vegetation and a wide variety of orchids, its paths are wider and not too steep, so it is suitable for families. There is no minimum age limit to perform it.

VIEWS AND LANDSCAPES

Archaeological Attractions:
Huayna Picchu: Andenes and the Temple of the Moon
Mountain: None
Flora and fauna:
Huayna Picchu: High Jungle Landscape, abundant vegetation
Mountain: Wide variety of orchids, butterflies and birds

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