[4] It is now also the name of the final section of the Incan Trail between the Sun Gate complex and the city of Machu Picchu.

[7] Inti Punku was once the main entrance to Machu Picchu, in particular it was the primary approach from the then capital city of Cusco to the southeast.

[12] The route covers a distance of approximately a mile, eventually rising above the ruins of Machu Picchu The ruins themselves serve as a final stop for hikers completing an optional five-day hike from a point far back from Aguas Calientes, the city at the base of Machu Picchu.

In order to get to Inti Punku, the Inca Trail must be trekked,[13] which takes about three to four hours round trip to complete.

Due to the region's unpredictable weather, tourists are advised to be prepared with rain gear and sun protection.