Message #1386

[Majir]

The number of daily visitors allowed to enter Huayna Picchu is restricted to 400. A steep and at times exposed climb leads to the summit. Some portions are slippery and steel cables (a via ferrata) provide some support. At times during the rainy season, the tours are closed.

From the summit, a second trail leads down to the Gran Caverna and the Temple of the Moon (a misnomer).[1] These natural caves, on the north face of the mountain, are lower than the starting point of the trail. The return path from the caves completes a loop around the mountain as it rejoins the main trail.