New circuits to visit Machu Picchu 2024 from June 1, 2024. In 2021, 05 tourist visit circuits of the Inka city of Machupicchu were established. Through Ministerial Resolution 528-2023-MC, the Ministry of Culture of Peru has modified these circuits. In that sense, from June 1, 2024, 03 new circuits that group 10 visit routes to the Inka city of Machupicchu will come into force.
Circuits and Visit Routes Machu Picchu 2024
In 2021, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture established five tourist visit circuits to explore the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu. These circuits allowed visitors to enjoy different perspectives of this fascinating archaeological site, from the most emblematic places to the lesser-known but equally impressive corners.
However, thanks to Ministerial Resolution 528-2023-MC , issued by the Ministry of Culture of Peru, significant changes have been introduced in these circuits. Starting next June 1, 2024, three new circuits will come into effect, which have been designed with the aim of offering an even more enriching experience to visitors to Machu Picchu.
These new circuits have been carefully planned to group a total of ten visiting routes, giving explorers the opportunity to further immerse themselves in the fascinating history and stunning natural beauty of Machu Picchu. Each route has been designed to offer a unique experience, from panoramic walks that allow you to contemplate the majestic peaks of the Andes to detailed explorations of the most important archaeological sites.
The changes to tourist visiting circuits not only offer visitors new ways to explore and experience Machu Picchu, but also aim to ensure more sustainable and responsible management of the site, preserving its integrity and cultural value for future generations.
Are you ready to embark on a unique and exciting adventure? Get ready to explore the new sightseeing circuits in Machu Picchu and discover the magic of this ancient Inca site like never before!
Stay tuned for more details on these exciting changes and start planning your next adventure to Machu Picchu today!
New circuits to visit Machu Picchu 2024
The 03 circuits that group 10 visiting routes of the Inka city of Machupicchu are the following:
1.- Circuit 1 or Panoramic:
- Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-A: Machupicchu Mountain Route
- Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route
- Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-C: Portada Intipunku Route (available only in High Season)
- Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-D: Puente Inka Route (available only in High Season)
2.- Circuit 2 or Inka city circuit:
- Circuit 2 (Classic Machupicchu) – Route 2-A: Designed route
- Circuit 2 (Machupicchu Classic) – Route 2-B: Lower Terrace Route
3.- Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit:
- Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route
- Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-B: Designed route
- Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-C: Great Cavern Route (available only in High Season)
- Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-D: Huchuypicchu Route (available only in High Season)
Residence time.
The visitor’s stay in the Llaqta of Machupicchu will be a maximum of two (2) hours and (30) thirty minutes from their entry until their departure, between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in accordance with the respective registration ( It closes at 5:30 p.m.), except for entries that combine with alternate routes 1: Waynapicchu Mountain and 2: Machupicchu Mountain.
The aforementioned rule also indicates “the number of tickets to be sold by schedule is established according to the carrying capacity of the Llaqta of Machupicchu and the use of alternative roads that allow entry to the Llaqta. It is mandatory that the Llaqta not exceed the established load capacity at any time.
Ticket sales will be differentiated according to the time of entry: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00: 00 hours. The values of the entrance fees will be set by Ministerial Resolution.
The tolerance for entering the Llaqta of Machu Picchu will be a maximum of 45 minutes for high season (June 1 to October 15 and December 30 and 31) and for low season 30 minutes (from October 15 to December 29). ).
Circuit equivalence
Since the implementation of the New circuits to visit Machu Picchu 2024, concern has arisen about what happens to the income already purchased, causing great concern among tour operators and also travelers to know which entrance or circuit they will have to visit. , here we explain how the equivalence programming of the new circuits to visit Machu Picchu will be:
1.- Circuit 1 or 2 city of Machu Picchu and Inca bridge.
This circuit was valid until May 31, 2024. Passengers who have purchased this ticket will be able to choose according to the available capacity between Circuit 2 or the llaqta circuit, which in turn is divided into 2 new routes: Route 2-A route Designed and Route 2-B lower terrace route.
You may also consider visiting Circuit 3 or the Royal Circuit; 3-B designed route.
2.- Circuit 3: City d Machu Picchu and Mount Machu Picchu
Travelers who have booked this route may choose the following circuits depending on the available capacity: Circuit 1 or Panoramic circuit; (Route 1-A route to Machu Picchu Mountain) and Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit (Route 3-to-Waynapicchu Mountain route.
3. Circuit 4: Machu Picchu and Wayne Picchu.
This route changed its name to Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit (Route 3-A Waynapicchu Mountain Route), so travelers visiting Waynapicchu Mountain would not have any problems.
4.- Circuit City Machu Picchu and Huchuypicchu.
Those who have purchased this circuit may choose to visit Circuit 3 or Performance Circuit choosing between: Route 3-B: Designed Route or Route 3-D Huchuy Picchu route.
