{"id":6334,"date":"2026-06-08T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=6334"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:24:19","slug":"machu-picchu-circuit-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/machu-picchu-circuit-1","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu Circuit 1: Complete Guide 2026 Routes, Tickets and Panoramic Views"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Panoramic<\/a>Machu Picchu Circuit 1, also known as the Panoramic Circuit, offers some of the most spectacular views of the Inca citadel. This route is ideal for visitors who want to enjoy the famous panoramic viewpoint, take the classic Machu Picchu photo<\/strong>, and explore additional attractions such as Machu Picchu Mountain, Intipunku (Sun Gate), or the Inca Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1 is divided into four different routes, each providing access to the upper terraces and unique viewpoints of the sanctuary. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the available routes, schedules, ticket information, and how to choose the best option for your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Circuit<\/a>This Circuit 1 is characterized by the impressive panoramic views of the cultural landscape that represents the Inca city of Machu Picchu<\/a>, surrounded by the main mountains or tutelary apus to which they worshiped for their telluric and cosmological nature. The best agricultural terraces and the Machu Picchu Mountain also stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also the best route for taking the classic postcard photograph of Machu Picchu from the upper terraces near the Guardian House viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1-B: Upper Terrace<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Panoramic<\/a><\/span><\/strong>On this route or Circuit you will get the best panoramic and wide views of the Inka city of Machu Picchu and the sacred mountains that surround it, highlighting the geological formations such as the Vilcabamba batholith, the meandering form of the Vilcanota River. The terraces or system of platforms were built as containment and for agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also the best route for taking the classic postcard photograph of Machu Picchu from the upper terraces near the Guardian House viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1-C: Intipunku or Sungate<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Scenic<\/a>From this sector you will be able to observe the projection of the traditional Inka Trail, the same that you will walk in a length of approximately 1.7 km. When you reach the top, you will see rectangular enclosures and a platform that served as a reference point for control, prior to entering the Inka City of Machu Picchu.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sun Gate offers one of the most spectacular viewpoints of Machu Picchu and was historically the main entrance used by Inca Trail trekkers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1-D: Inka Bridge Route<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Circuit<\/a>This Circuit does not demand much physical effort, since it only covers approximately 1.3 km. The objective is to reach the end of the road and see the entire Vilcanota valley<\/a>, the jungle landscape characteristic of the altitudinal floor and part of the geological formation that make up the sacred mountains or Apus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors can also discover one of the most remarkable examples of Inca engineering, built along a narrow mountain path overlooking the valley below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circuit 1 Entry Times<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Route Machu Picchu Mountain<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n