New routes in Machu Picchu starting in June 2024.
Characteristics, schedules and conditions for the visit.
The provisions for the circuits and routes mentioned in article 8 of this regulation include descriptions of their attributes.
Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit.
It includes the Kallancas agricultural sector, which covers the upper and lower platform near the Guardian House, the platform sector before the Inca Bridge sector, the platforms below the Guardian House and the Road to Machu Picchu mountain. The visit or access to these sectors depends on one of the following routes chosen by the visitor:
schedules and particular requirements.
Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain Route.
This alternative allows you to explore Machu Picchu Mountain.
To access this route, the visitor must first go through the main entrance control to the Inca city of Machu Picchu at one of the following two times:
Visitors entering during the first hour must report to the Machupicchu Mountain control access no later than 8:00 a.m., while those entering during the second hour must do so no later than 10:00 a.m. for registration.
The maximum time that can be spent on Machu Picchu Mountain, from check-in to departure at the Machu Picchu Mountain control, is four (4) hours.
The maximum time that can be spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu, after touring the Machu Picchu Mountain Route, is one (1) hour. Then, visitors who entered in the first schedule must leave the Inca city of Machu Picchu no later than 1:00 p.m., and those in the second schedule no later than 3:00 p.m.
- The first schedule is from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- The second schedule is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu.
Visitors entering during the first hour must appear at the Machu Picchu Mountain access control registration desk, no later than 8:00 a.m., and those entering during the second hour must appear at the mentioned registration checkpoint, no later than 10:00 a.m.
Elements | First schedule | Second schedule |
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Entry to the Inca city of Machupicchu | 6:00 am to 6:30 am | 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. |
Entry registration at the Machupicchu Mountain checkpoint | Upon arrival at the checkpoint until 8:00 am. | Arrival at the checkpoint until 10:00 am. |
Maximum stay in Machupicchu Mountain | Four hours | Four hours |
Exit registration at the Machupicchu Mountain checkpoint. | Until 12:00 pm | Until 12:00 pm |
Departure from the Inca city of Machupicchu. | Maximum at 1:00 p.m. | Maximum at 3:00 p.m. |
Route 1-B: Upper terrace route
The agricultural sector encompasses several structures, including the kallancas, the upper platform and the platform sector that precedes the Inka Bridge sector.
The maximum time that can be spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu to complete Route 1-B is two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes.
Route 1-C: Route to the Intipunku Cover
This route offers the opportunity to explore the last stretch of the Inca Trail, which runs from the Inca city of Machu Picchu to the Puerta del Sol (Intipunku). The total round trip duration is approximately two (2) hours.
The maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu, after having traveled Route 1-C, is two (2) hours.
Route 1-D: Inka Bridge Route
This route offers the opportunity to travel the Inca Trail from the upper platforms of the agricultural sector, located northwest of the Guardian House, to the Inka Bridge. The total round trip duration is approximately one (1) hour.
The maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu, after having traveled Route 1-D, is two (2) hours.
Circuit 2 or Classic Circuit
Route 2-A: Designed route
It covers both the agricultural sector and urban sectors including: platforms associated with the House of the Guardian; the Inca city Punku; entrance to the urban sector; the Canteras sector and the Mirador del Templo del Sol; the Botanical Garden space; the Main Temple and the Temple of the Three Windows; the Sacred Rock and the Qolqas sector. Near the end of the route, visitors have the option of visiting the Hall of Mirrors or the Temple of the Condor.
The maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu to complete Route 2-A is two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes.
Route 2-B: Lower terrace route
A variant of Route 2-A that prioritizes access to the lower terrace includes the agricultural sector and the urban sectors that encompass: the platforms associated with the House of the Guardian, the Inca city Punku, the entrance to the urban sector, the Quarries sector and the Mirador of the Temple of the Sun, the Botanical Garden space, the Main Temple and the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Rock and the Qolqas sector. Near the end of the route, visitors have the option of visiting the Hall of Mirrors or the Temple of the Condor.
The maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu to complete Route 2-B is two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes.
Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit
Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route
This alternative offers the opportunity to explore Waynapicchu Mountain.
To access this route, visitors must first pass through the main entrance control point to the Inca city of Machu Picchu at two (2) different times.
- First schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Second schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Visitors entering during the first hour must arrive at the Waynapicchu Mountain access control post before 8:00 a.m., while those entering during the second hour must arrive before 11:00 a.m. to be registered.
The maximum time spent on Waynapicchu Mountain, from check-in to check-out at the corresponding checkpoint, is three (3) hours.
After having traveled the Waynapicchu Mountain Route, the maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu is one (1) hour.
Visitors entering during the first hour must leave the Inca city of Machu Picchu no later than 12:00 p.m., while visitors during the second hour must do so no later than 2:00 p.m.
Elements | First schedule | Second schedule |
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Entry to the Inka city of Machupicchu | 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Entry registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
Maximum stay in Waynapicchu Mountain | Three hours | Three hours |
Exit registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | Until 11:30 a.m. | Until 2:30 p.m. |
Departure from the Inka city of Machupicchu | Maximum at 12:00 p.m. | Maximum at 2:00 p.m. |
Route 3-B: Designed route
This sector includes both the agricultural area and the urban sectors, which include: agricultural platforms associated with the Qolqas sector, the Water Fountains, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Three Doors Enclosure, the Enclosure of the Twelve Apertures and the Qolqas sector. Near the end of the route, the visitor will have the option of visiting the Hall of Mirrors or the Temple of the Condor.
The maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu to complete Route 3-B is two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes.
Route 3-C: Great Cavern Route
This option allows you to visit the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).
To enter this route, the visitor must first go through the main entrance control to the Inca city of Machu Picchu at the following two (2) times:
- First time: 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Second schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Visitors arriving during the first hour must report to the Waynapicchu Mountain access control point no later than 08:00, while those arriving during the second hour must do so no later than 11:00 am. for registration.
After passing through the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint, you continue a section until you reach the detour that descends towards the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), where PANM signaling and/or control personnel are located. This tour does not include the ascent to the top of Waynapicchu Mountain.
The maximum time that can be spent in the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), from check-in to check-out at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint, is four (4) hours.
After having traveled the Great Cave Route (Temple of the Moon), the maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu is one (1) hour.
Visitors who enter during the first hour must leave the Inca city of Machu Picchu no later than 1:00 p.m., while those who enter during the second hour must do so no later than 4:00 p.m.< /p>
Elements | First schedule | Second schedule |
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Entry to the Inca city of Machupicchu | From 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. | From 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
Entry registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | Until 8:00 a.m. | Until 11:00 a.m. |
Maximum Permanence | Four hours | Four hours |
Exit registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | Until 12:00 p.m. | Until 3:00 p.m. |
Departure from the Inca city of Machupicchu | Maximum at 1:00 p.m. | Maximum at 4:00 p.m. |
3-D Route: Huchuypicchu Route
This option offers the opportunity to explore Huchuypicchu Mountain.
To access this route, visitors must first go through the main entrance control to the Inca city of Machu Picchu at two (2) different times.
- First time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Second time: 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Visitors arriving in the first hour must report to the Waynapicchu Mountain access control point no later than 12:00 p.m., while those arriving during the second hour must do so no later than 2:00 p.m. for registration.
Once you have passed the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint, you will continue for a section until you reach the checkpoint for the ascent to Huchuypicchu Mountain. During this route, climbing to the top of Waynapicchu Mountain or the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon) is not allowed.
The maximum time that can be spent on Huchuypicchu Mountain, from check-in to departure at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint, is one (1) hour.
After having traveled the Huchuypicchu Route, the maximum time spent in the Inca city of Machu Picchu is one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes.
Visitors entering during the first hour must leave the Inca city of Machu Picchu no later than 2:30 p.m., while visitors during the second hour must do so no later than 4:30 p.m.
Elements | First schedule | Second schedule |
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Entry to the Inca city of Machupicchu | From 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | From 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Entry registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | Until 12:00 p.m. | Until 2:00 p.m. |
Maximum Permanence | One hour | One hour |
Exit registration at the Waynapicchu Mountain checkpoint | Until 1:00 p.m. | Until 3:00 p.m. |
Departure from the Inca city of Machupicchu | Maximum at 2:30 p.m. | Maximum at 4:30 p.m. |
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