Most if not all visitors to Machu Picchu want to take pictures there. One way to get some good pictures is to go up Wayna Picchu which is behind Machu Picchu, and yes, you can hike up it. “Hike” is not the right term, though, as there are times when the path is nearly vertical with a rope to help keep you close to the slippery vegetation. Do I make it sound daunting? It can be, so don’t carry a lot up with you. But you can get some good pictures from this peak.
You will want to start early as there are a limited number of people allowed to climb each day. Look for the hut at the far end of the city – that is the entrance to the climb. The views from the top are rewarding but it can also be crowded. While the view of the city is not the ‘classic’ view, you will come back with a unique image most travelers never get the chance to take.
Early morning photos of the city are great. Sometimes there is fog, but that usually burns off soon after the sun starts warming the valley. The sun is strongest in the middle of the day. In the morning the rock walls will give nice shadows and contrast to the town, and it won’t seem as stark as midday.
Taking photos in early morning Machu Picchu
There are many llamas wandering around at Machu Picchu, and it is possible to take a picture of or with them. Since llamas are associated with this part of the Andes, llama pictures go great with Machu Picchu. It usually looks better with the ruins in the background.
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