Top tourist attractions
- Main Gate of the City: This gate was very well protected and only the people from its population were allowed to enter.
- Temple of the Sun: Semi-circular structure built on solid rock. This building was inlaid with precious stones and gold.
- Intiwatana: It is located at the top of the “Sacred Hill” and composed by several terraces.
- Ceremonial Fountains: Between the Temple of the Sun and the Royal Palace is the "Stairway of Fountains".
- The Main Temple: It is located to the north of the Sacred Plaza. It is 11 m. long and 8 m. wide.
- Royal Mausoleo: It is a huge rock inclined to support part of the Temple of the Sun.
- Palace of the Ñusta: Located within the Temple of the Sun. This building is known as the Cloister of the Ñusta (princess).
- Sacred Plaza: It is located at the northeast and the feet of the Intiwatana.
- Temple of the Three Windows: It is built with only 3 walls and an adobe roof. Its stones are polygonal.
- Dry Moat: It was used to protect the Citadel of Machu Picchu. It was a security component in wartime.
- Prisons: In this place there were pumas and snakes, used to punish prisoners.
- Industrial Sector: For having a double wooden door, this was apparently a very special place.
- Neighborhood of the three doors: These constructions, apparently, were only used as storage.
- The Sacred Rock: It is in a quadrangular building with two contiguous rooms. It has a feline shape.
- Superior and Inferior Cementeries: Deceased inhabitants of Machu Picchu were buried as mummies.
