NEW CIRCUITS IN MACHUPICCHU

The most important legacy of the Inca Civilization, the citadel of Machupicchu is an Inca work with architecture and engineering in perfect harmony, which is why it has 4 different circuits to choose from and explore the llaqta (citadel).

The entrance to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, has new circuits for all those visitors who want to know the wonder of the world, through the 4 different routes of tourist visit to the Llaqta de Machupicchu and according to the ticket you purchased, you will be able to know Machu Picchu by one of these circuits.

You must take into account these 3 types of tickets so that you can choose the option that you prefer the most and tour the Inca citadel in one of these famous circuits.

If you have the Llaqta de Machupicchu ticket, this allows you to choose any of the 4 established circuits, the Huayna Picchu Mountain or Huchuy Picchu ticket allows you to visit only circuit 4, and the ticket that includes the Machu Picchu mountain allows you to visit only the circuit 3 with this distribution for the entrance to the llaqta, any visitor can get to know the Inca citadel.

Circuit 1 allows visitors to visit the upper and lower part of the archaeological site, this circuit allows us to observe constructions such as: Dry ditch, Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Granite Chaos, Set of water mirrors and Pisonay Square.

Circuit 2 is similar to Circuit 1, but this route allows visitors to observe more things than the previous one, apart from what is mentioned, you can also visit the Plaza de los Templos, La Roca Sagrada, the Twelve Openings, the eastern Qolcas, the Intihuatana and the Temple of the Condor.

Circuit 3 allows you to climb the mountain of Machu Picchu, when you go down you have the possibility of taking the classic photograph in Machupicchu. The attractions that you can observe with this circuit are: the Qolcas, the Agricultural zone, the water channel. the dry moat, the Temple of the Sun complex, the Casa del Inka complex, the water fountains, the reflecting pools and the pisonay square.

Circuit 4 starts the tour from the lower part and you can see the same attractions as circuit 3 with the difference that you also visit the Sacred Rock, The Twelve Vanos, the Temple of the Condor and the Eastern Qolcas.

The most recommended circuit and the ticket that sells out easily is the route of the Machu Picchu entrance circuit with Huayna Picchu, which includes an adventure that runs through the top of the mountain as well as the route through the Inca citadel.

The hours for entering Machupicchu are divided with the purpose of having more visits in an orderly manner, such as the one detailed below:

The entrance to Machupicchu alone, starts at 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., while the Machupicchu with Mountain schedule has 2 hours that start at 6:00 a.m. entrance to Machupicchu and then 8:00 a.m. entrance to Mountain and the other entrance to Machupicchu at 7:00 a.m. and entrance to the mountain at 8:00 a.m.

The income for Machupicchu with Huchuy Picchu has 8 hours that start at 6:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. The entrance to Machupicchu with Huayna Picchu has 4 schedules that start apart from 6:00 am and ends at 11:00 am.

It is recommended to purchase your entrance tickets in advance because they are limited, these 4 circuits that allow national and foreign visitors to know and appreciate one of the wonders of the world through these routes will make you have a wonderful experience.

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Machu Picchu

 

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One day visit to one of the wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.

The beautiful Machu Picchu Inca citadel was built in the fifteenth century by Inca Pachacutec, this impressive archaeological monument was considered a Royal hacienda destined to the cult of the Gods and a challenge to the ruling skills builders.

This trek is often known as "the twenty one day to Machu Picchu Tours"

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EVERY DAY from 5:00 am. to 10:30 pm.

05:00 am Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to train station of Ollantaytambo

07:00 am Tourist Train to Machu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes)

11:00 am Tour Machu Picchu Inca City

03:00 pm Lunch on Aguas Calientes

05:00 pm Hot spring on Aguas Calientes (optional)

06:45 pm Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

08:45 pm Transfer from train station of Ollantaytambo to Cusco

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Reopening of Machu Picchu from February 15th 2023

The Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralised Directorate of Culture of Cusco, communicates to the public opinion to inform the following:

The reopening of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu has been arranged, starting on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, under the same conditions, schedules and circuits established, after having assumed the commitment jointly with the institutions that make up the Unit of Management of Machu Picchu (UGM), municipal authorities of Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo, Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and leaders of social organisations, to guarantee the security of the monuments, and transportation services, so that visitors can enjoy of the visit experience.

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MACHU PICCHU REOPENS ON FEBRUARY 15TH 2023

The representatives of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco, of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (Gercetur), of Peru Rail, and the municipalities of Machu Picchu town and of Ollantaytambo agreed to schedule for the 15th of February 2023 the reopening of Llaqta of Machu Picchu.

MINUTES OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE DIALOGUE TABLE WITH AUTHORITIES AND INVOLVED PARTIES FOR THE OPENING OF THE LLAQTA OF THE HISTORICAL SANCTUARY OF MACHUPICCHU – ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF MACHUPICCHU

In the city of Cusco, in the auditorium facilities of the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism, and invited representatives, through Multiple Official Letter No. 001-2023-GR Cusco – UGM/ST, having different positions for the opening of the Llaqta of Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, however, the following conclusions were reached:

1. Lic. Abel Matto Leiva – Regional Manager of Foreign Trade, Tourism and Crafts, indicates that the municipalities of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Poroy and Urubamba, through their representatives, hold dialogue tables and sign minutes with the Presidents of the Peasant Communities, for the activation of tourism in the Llaqta of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Machupicchu Archaeological Park.
2. The Director of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture, Arch. Maritza Rosa Candia, told the authorities to propose a date to reach the respective Minutes with the Presidents of the Communities in numeral 1, so by consensus it was agreed that they will be submitted with a deadline of February 15th, 2023.
3. Mr. Robinson Gutierrez Llanos – Tourism Manager of the District Municipality of Ollantaytambo, will speak with the population to raise awareness regarding the problem of tourism.
4. Mr. Héctor Oliver – Deputy Mayor of the District Municipality of Machu Picchu agrees to dialogue in the communities with the leaders.
5. For February 15th, 2023, the opening of the Llaqta of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Archaeological Park is being scheduled.

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