Experts' Choice Award Intihuatana Stone
What the experts agree on
The Intihuatana Stone, whose name means "Hitching Post of the Sun," is Machu Picchu's iconic carved rock pillar. Despite common misconceptions, it's not actually a sundial but rather the citadel's most prominent structure, offering stunning views
“This Quechua word loosely translates as the ‘Hitching Post of the Sun’ and refers to the carved rock pillar, often mistakenly called a sundial, at the top of the Intihuatana hill.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Intihuatana, literally "hitching post of the sun", is the citadel's largest structure." Full review
