# Huayna Picchu

Cusco, Peru

The steep green peak rising behind Machu Picchu, its Quechua name meaning young peak. The Inca cut a vertiginous stairway, temples, and terraces into its slopes. At 2,693 meters it offers the classic aerial view of the citadel below.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Huayna Picchu, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -13.1575, -72.54722222

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