Machu Picchu: the 3 circuits & 10 routes, explained
Since 2024 every Machu Picchu ticket is for one circuit and one route. Our free guide shows you all of them — with a map for each — so you can pick the right one before you book.
Everything on one page per route
- Machu Picchu essentials: location, altitude, opening hours and how tickets work
- A side-by-side table of all 10 routes: distance, effort, max. stay and season
- A colour map for every route, with an English key to every numbered site
- Highlights of each route and which ones open only in high season
- Our practical tips for the day: what to bring, when to book, how to pace yourself
Which Machu Picchu are you after?
Circuit 1 · Panoramic
High viewpoints and mountain hikes: Machupicchu Mountain, Upper Terrace, Sun Gate and the Inka Bridge.
4 routesCircuit 2 · Classic
The full Inka city: terraces, main gate, plazas, Sacred Rock and the classic photo.
2 routesCircuit 3 · Inka Royalty
Temple of the Sun, House of the Inka and Temple of the Condor — plus Waynapicchu, Huchuypicchu or the Great Cavern.
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Based on official visitor information from Peru’s Ministry of Culture; route maps adapted from the official maps. Conditions may change — always confirm when booking.