A new ministerial resolution introduces fresh circuits for tourist visits to Machu Picchu.
The latest update in managing visits to Machu Picchu brings significant changes to the tours available for tourists. Starting June 1, 2024, new circuits will be implemented to enhance visitor experience and site conservation.
According to the published regulations, those who have purchased tickets before this date will need to adjust their plans according to a conversion chart detailing the new itineraries.
Equivalence of Tourist Circuits
| Circuits valid until May 31, 2024 | Circuits valid from June 1, 2024* |
| Circuit 1 or 2: Llaqta of Machupicchu | You can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits: Circuit 2 or Llaqta/Machupicchu classic circuit:
Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 3: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Machupicchu Mountain | You can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits: Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit:
Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Huchuypicchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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This adjustment aims to optimize the flow of visitors and preserve the integrity of one of the world's most important cultural heritages, ensuring that each tourist can enjoy an orderly and enriching visit.
Machu Picchu: Changes to tolerance times during high season
They have updated the protocols for managing visits to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, 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 from their scheduled entry time during the high season, an increase from the previously established 30 minutes for any season.
This change addresses concerns raised by tour operators about the logistical challenges they face due to the high flow of tourists, especially during the busiest months. In the low season, the 30-minute tolerance will remain.
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