The Peruvian Ministry of Culture (Mincul) has approved a new regulation allowing hikers who complete the Inca Trail to enter the Llaqta (citadel) of Machu Picchu to explore it via Circuit 3-B on the same day, with some restrictions, such as that Inca Trail permits must be valid and fit within the site’s daily capacity.
Mincul’s Ministerial Resolution No. 000306‑2025‑MC added Article 15‑B to the visitation regulation for Machu Picchu. It formally creates a special permit for hikers arriving from the Inca Trail Network to enter Machu Picchu citadel and visit it via Circuit 3‑B, always within the approved daily capacity.
The goal is to integrate how access to the Inca Trail and the Inca citadel is managed, which were handled separately before, reducing bottlenecks and decongesting the flow of visitors at the end of the trek.
To this end, the ticket issuance system will enable a limited number of daily slots, exclusively for visitors to the Inca Trail. These Inca Trail permits must be reserved and purchased in advance through authorized agencies, like TreXperience.
Machu Picchu tickets and the 3-B route
Since June 1, 2024, visits are organized into 3 circuits (grouping 10 routes), which results in different types of Machu Picchu tickets. Each one provides access to the citadel via different circuits and routes. Circuit 3‑B is the designated route for those trekkers of the trail.
Through it, you will have the possibility of visiting interesting Machu Picchu zones like the agricultural zone, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Ceremonial Fountains, the Three Gateways sector, and the Temple of the Condor, along with the classic views from the urban area.
>> If you want to know more, read our updated post on Machu Picchu tickets 2026.
Remember
- Since next Monday, November 17, the MINCUL will enable the purchase of Machu Picchu tickets for 2026 through the official website tuboleto@cultura and permits for the Inca Trail 2026 through authorized agencies such as TreXperience.
- Book early! Inca Trail permits, more over those including 3-B route, are scarce and can sell out months in advance; align your trek date with your Citadel entry to avoid last‑minute issues.
- Seasonal note: the Inca Trail always closes in February for conservation and maintenance (rainy season); factor this into your dates.
>> Check the Inca Trail availability 2026 with us and start planning your trip now!
