Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu (Young
Peak in Quechua) is the mountain that rises over Machu
Picchu -and that you can see in every typical Machu
Picchu postcard.
The peak of Huayna Picchu is about 2720m above sea
level, or about 360m higher than Machu Picchu. There
is a trail to the top of the mountain, built by the
Incas, as well as terraces for agricultural purposes
and a temple made of stonemasonry, known as the Temple
of the Moon.
The trail to Huayna Picchu's top is open to visitors,
though only 400 visits are allowed daily (visitors are
required to sign in by 1pm). The climb takes approximately
one hour, and includes some steep and slippery stretches
(which is why it can be closed during heavy rainfall).