Times change and demands too. Some time ago we could visit the citadel in a freer way, but with the aim of the government to protect the use of the citadel, now they have created different circuits to better control the number of visitors that the wonder of the world receives.
You must know the new circuits that the authorities have imposed in order to preserve
the beautiful lost city of the Incas
Peru & U looks for the best for you. We suggest you to buy your ticket in advance on this website (BUY TICKETS) and choose the circuit that is the best for your times. Each circuit has a limited number of visitors per day. You can also purchase tickets at the offices at Calle Maruri Number 340 or Garcilaso S/N in the city of Cusco and of course, our services include admission prior to coordination with our officeas
A great classic route to the citadel. In this circuit you will visit the high and low part of Machu Picchu sanctuary. Also, you will see the house of the guardian (where you can take the famous postal of Machu Picchu) Sun Temple, principal farm platforms (andenes), The Pisonay Main square. Recommended for the people that want to do a short visit of Machu Picchu (2 hours approximately)
This is the most complete circuit. You will visit the High, middle and low part of Machu Picchu citadel; including the house of the guardian (where you can take the famous postal of Machu Picchu), Agricultural Zone, Sun Temple, Intiwatana Pyramid, Andean Warehouses, principal farm platforms (andenes), The Pisonay Main square, Sacred Stone, the Condor Temple and other ones. (3 hours)
With this short circuit you will be able to visit the Low part of Machu Picchu citadel,
designed for people who has the Machu Picchu Mountain Hike extension or Huchuy
Picchu Little Mountain Hike (with extra cost). You will visit the Agricultural Zone, Sun
Temple, House of the Inca, The Pisonay Main square and other parts. 1 hour
approximately. After your short tour you go out to the citadel to enter again to visit The
Machu Picchu Mountain, this hike extension takes 3 hours approximately.
This circuit let you go for the middle and low part of Machu Picchu Citadel, designed for
people who has the Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike extension, you will see the
Agricultural Zone, Sun Temple, House of the Inca, Sacred Stone, the Condor Temple,
The Pisonay Main square and others. 2 hours approximately, the way takes you to the
entrance of Huayna Picchu Mountain (with extra cost); this hike extension takes 2
hours approximately, after the hike you will continue with the way until the end.
Great for those that have organized a treking trail. This circuit is allowed in organized
groups that do the Inca Trail, especially for those who do the 2-day and 4-day program
as well as those who enter through Salkantay
