{"id":5955,"date":"2024-05-24T12:24:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T17:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=5955"},"modified":"2024-05-24T13:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T18:00:38","slug":"new-circuits-in-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/new-circuits-in-machu-picchu","title":{"rendered":"New Circuits in Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NewNew circuits in Machu Picchu, starting this June 1st, Machu Picchu will have new circuits for tourist visit to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a>, and during the high season, there will be a stricter policy with only 30 minutes of tolerance for your designated circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important update on the Circuits in Machu Picchu<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Peruvian Ministry of Culture has recently implemented a significant change in the number of circuits available to visitors to Machu Picchu. Starting June 1, 2024, the number of circuits will be reduced from five to three. This modification aims to improve the overall visitor experience at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rationale behind the change<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThis adjustment seeks to optimize the flow of visitors and safeguard the integrity of one of the most visited cultural heritage sites in the world. It also prioritizes the safety of tourists and the archaeological park itself, as recommended by UNESCO after being declared one of the 7 wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"visitAccording to the new published regulations, those who have purchased tickets before this date must adjust their plans according to a conversion table that details the new itineraries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Circuits valid until May 31, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCircuits valid from June 1, 2024*<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circuit 1 or 2: Llaqta of Machupicchu<\/span><\/td>\nYou can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits:<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 2 or Llaqta\/Machupicchu classic circuit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Route 2-A: Designed route<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Route 2-B: Lower terrace route<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Route 3-B: Designed route<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circuit 3: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Machupicchu Mountain<\/span><\/td>\nYou can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits:<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Route 1-A: Route to Machupicchu Mountain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Route 3-B: Designed route<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu<\/span><\/td>\nCircuit 3 or Royal Circuit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain route<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Huchuypicchu<\/span><\/td>\nCircuit 3 or Royal Circuit:<\/strong><\/span>
\nYou can choose any of the following routes according to the available capacity:<\/span><\/p>\n