Inka Bridge
The Inca Bridge or Inka Bridge refers to one of two places related to access to Machu Picchu, in Peru. Close-up view of the Inca BridgeThe cliff towering over the Inca BridgeOne of the two was built by the Incas as a secret entrance to Machu Picchu for the Inca army.Notable Places in the Area
Machu Picchu
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Machu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of Peru.
Huayna Picchu
Peak
Photo: Mblument, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Huayna Picchu, Quechua: Wayna Pikchu, is a mountain in Peru around which the Urubamba River bends.
Localities in the Area
Aguas Calientes
Photo: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Aguas Calientes is a small town at the bottom of the valley next to Machu Picchu, and the principal access point to the site.
Inka Bridge
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Bridge providing access to Machu Picchu in Peru
- Categories: footbridge, archaeological site, bridge and tourism
- Location: Machupicchu District, Urubamba Province, Department of Cuzco, Peru, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-13.17078° or 13° 10' 15" southLongitude
-72.54383° or 72° 32' 38" westOpen Location Code
57R9RFH4+MFOpenStreetMap ID
node 2283176602OpenStreetMap Feature
man_made=bridgeOpenStreetMap Feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q3408763Inka Bridge Satellite Map
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Also Known As
- Arabic: جسر الإنكا
- Czech: Inkův most
- English: Inca Bridge
- German: Inka-Brücke
- Indonesian: Jembatan Inka
- Japanese: インカ橋
- Macedonian: Инка мост
- Slovak: Inkov most
- Puente Inka
In the Area
Inka Bridge is situated close to the tourism office Machu Picchu Control and the ruins Guardhouse.
Landmarks
- City GateCity gate, 680 metres north
- Temple of the SunPlace of worship, 750 metres north
- Temple of the CondorPlace of worship, 800 metres north
- Sacred PlazaSquare, 1 km north
- Temple of the Three WindowsPlace of worship, 1 km north
- Principal TemplePlace of worship, 1 km north
Other Places
- Belmond Sanctuary LodgeHotel, 530 metres north
- Restaurante Buffet TinkuyRestaurant, 540 metres north
- Tomb of the KingTomb, 750 metres north
- Machu Picchu1 km north
- Wayna Picchu1 km north
- Snack BarFast food restaurant, 1 km west
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