Machu Picchu will introduce additional tour routes or circuits for visitors beginning on June 1st.
A new ministerial resolution has been issued that will introduce additional tour circuits or routes for visitors to Machu Picchu.
The recent update in the management of visits to Machu Picchu introduces significant changes to the available tours for tourists. Starting June 1, 2024, new circuits will be implemented to enhance the visitor experience and the conservation of the site.
According to the published regulations, those who have purchased tickets before this date will have to adjust their plans according to an equivalency table that details:
Circuit Equivalence for Sightseeing Tours
| Circuits valid until May 31, 2024 | Circuits valid from June 1, 2024 |
| Circuit 1 or 2: Machu Picchu Citadel | You can choose between the following 2 circuits based on the available capacity: Circuit 2 or Llaqta / Classic Machu Picchu Circuit: – Ruta 2-A: Ruta diseñada – Ruta 2-B: Ruta terraza inferior Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit: – Route 3-B: Designed Route |
| Circuit 3: Machu Picchu Citadel and Machu Picchu Mountain | You can choose between the following 2 circuits based on the available capacity: Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit: – Route 1-A: Route to Machu Picchu Mountain Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit: – Route 3-B: Designed Route |
| Circuit 4: Machu Picchu Citadel and Huayna Picchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit: – Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route |
| Circuito 4: Llaqta de Machupicchu y Huchuypicchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit: You can choose any of the following routes, depending on the available capacity: – Route 3-B: Designed Route – Route 3-D: Huchuypicchu Route |
This adjustment aims to optimize the flow of visitors and preserve the integrity of one of the most important cultural heritages in the world, ensuring that each tourist can enjoy an orderly and enriching visit.
Machu Picchu: Tolerance Times Modified During High Season
Machu Picchu: The protocols for managing visits to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu have been updated, introducing a significant change in the tolerance times for entry.
According to the new regulations published today, visitors will now have a tolerance of up to 45 minutes regarding their scheduled entry time during the high season, an adjustment that increases the previously established 30 minutes for any season.
This change responds to concerns expressed by tour operators about the logistical challenges they face due to the high flow of tourists, especially during the months of highest demand. During the low season, the 30-minute tolerance will remain in place.
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