New circuits in Machu Picchu

This circuit is perfect for those who wish to enjoy spectacular views and capture the essence of the site from various elevated angles. Below, I describe what to expect on each route of the circuit:

To access this route, you need to go to the checkpoint and climb up to the terrace area or upper part, which is above the Guardian’s House. This point offers panoramic views and the iconic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Then, you will climb Machu Picchu Mountain. The approximate round-trip time is 3 hours. This route does not allow you to descend to the urban area; you must return the same way you came up.

To take this route, you need to climb up to the upper terraces of the citadel, from where you can observe the Machu Picchu citadel and take the classic photo. This route allows you to take your time to admire the landscape before returning the same way.

To take this route, you need to climb up to the upper part or the terrace area, where you also have the option to take the classic photo of Machu Picchu. This route includes the path to the iconic Sun Gate, a strategic point for sunrise views over the citadel. The round-trip hike will take you about 2 hours.

The entire Circuit 1 does not allow entry to the urban sector or lower part of the citadel, but we do have the classic photo of Machu Picchu.

This circuit allows us to explore the lower or urban area of the Machu Picchu citadel. In this case, you will still get the classic photo of Machu Picchu, but from a different angle. This circuit offers more options for sites to visit.

*If you wish to explore more sites within the Machu Picchu citadel, this is the circuit you should choose. I recommend purchasing it weeks in advance.

Similar to the previous route, you must pass through the checkpoint and proceed to the lower part, which includes the warehouses and terraces. You will have access to visit the Inca House, the water fountains, the water mirrors, and exit through the Pisonae Plaza.

Circuit 3 offers a new experience, featuring four different routes. You can explore from Huayna Picchu to the adventure in the Great Cave and Huchuypicchu. This circuit takes you through the urban area of Machu Picchu, discovering historical sites without the classic panoramic photo.

To access this route, we enter from the lower part. This route does not give us the option to climb to the upper part where the classic photo is taken. Our journey is through the urban area, visiting the Inca House, the main plaza, and the Sacred Rock. From there, you will find another checkpoint that will lead you to the incredible Huayna Picchu.

You enter from the lower part and visit these places: the water fountain, the Inca House, the Temple of the Condor, and the water mirrors. This is the entire route, and we return the same way we entered.

We enter from the lower part. Remember that this circuit does not allow for the classic photo of Machu Picchu, but you will visit the Inca House, then the main plaza, and the Sacred Rock. From this site, we go to the cave and enter (new route). The approximate round-trip time is 3 hours.

This route allows us to enter from the lower part. Here, we cannot take the classic photo, but we will visit places such as the Inca House, the main plaza, and the Sacred Rock. From there, we proceed to visit Huchuypicchu and exit through the same site.