Signe Hushagen

Review of Sun of the Andes

A trip to the Sun Gate is worth the hike. Even if ...

A trip to the Sun Gate is worth the hike. Even if you just climbed the never-ending staircase up to Machu Picchu, find the reserves to do this extra trip. It only takes about 40 minutes to get there, and most of the hike is a gradual incline with a few stairs (this is Machu Picchu after all...). Parts of the trail are shaded and good spots to take a break if needed. Bring water if it's a hot day though, you will be in the sun for most of the hike on a nice day. The views are fantastic, especially if you didn't pay to do the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climbs. There isn't much vertical exposure on this trail, and the path is wide, so it is suitable for people who don't like hights (if you can handle the rest of Machu Picchu you can handle the Sun Gate). Overall a great short hike.