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4 Tipos de rutas para visitar Machupicchu ‘Solo’

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There are up to four types of tickets that offer a visit only to Machu Picchu and its main Inca constructions: a) the Classic Photo ticket in Machu Picchu, b) the Classic ticket in Machu Picchu, c) the Classic 2 ticket in Machu Picchu and d) the Temples ticket at the bottom. Availability is shown in real time and corresponds to the number of places available on the chosen date. The ‘0’ means that there is no longer any space available.




First ticket: Classic Photo in Machu Picchu

This first option is part of the Panoramic Circuits or routes, it allows a tour of the upper terraces. Therefore, it allows you to have the classic postcard photograph that many tourists want to have. Likewise, the tour will be through the viewpoints closest to the Inca citadel. You can’t forget the camera. Below, learn more about the schedules:

Foto postal Machupicchu
Photography that can be obtained with the ‘Classic Photo in Machu Picchu’ ticket

Schedules for the ‘Classic Photo in Machu Picchu’ ticket

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Route map

Circuito 1 (Panorámico) – Ruta 1-B: Ruta Terraza Superior
Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route

Classic photo ticket in Machu Picchu – Circuit 1
This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through Circuit 1, which includes a visit to the Guardian House sector, in the highest part of the Inca city. The circuit allows a view of the main Inca constructions, at an adequate distance. The circuit can be done in approximately 1 hour. It is the shortest circuit but the one that allows the best view of Machu Picchu.


Second ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1

This is the first option of the Classic Route. The classic route includes a tour of most of the sites that make up Machu Picchu. Therefore, it is very popular, so it is one of the tickets with the highest availability. Despite this, it is usually sold out in a short time. This first ticket, unlike the second one, allows a tour close to the Guardian’s House, so it offers the option of having a photo similar to the classic postcard. During the tour it is part of the circuit to enter the House of the Inca, appreciate the religious buildings and also have a tour from the door of the Temple of the Sun. Take advantage and book this ticket.

Postcard photo Machupicchu
Photograph taken with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1 ticket.

Schedules for the ‘Machu Picchu Classic’ ticket

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Route map

Ticket Tour: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1
Ticket Tour: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1

Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Ticket
This ticket offers circuit 2 of Machu Picchu which includes the best Inca constructions: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the Water Mirrors.


Third ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2 (lower terrace)

The second option of Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2, allows a tour very similar to the first one. The difference is that this ticket does not reach the vicinity of the House of the Guardian. Apart from this small detail, the ticket as such offers the opportunity to enjoy all the Inca constructions located in the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Although the tour as such does not allow a detailed tour, you will be able to learn more about all the Inca enclosures and temples of Machu Picchu. In any of the entrances, it is always recommended to do the tour with a tour guide. They will make the tour much more fruitful thanks to the information they provide about the whole place.

Postcard photo Machupicchu
Picture taken with the ticket ‘Classic Circuit in Machu Picchu’ (lower platforms)

Ticket Schedules Machu Picchu Classic 2

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Route map

Tour ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2 (lower terrace)
Tour ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2 (lower terrace)

Fourth ticket: Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu

This is one of the tickets that will surely be well received. The main feature of this ticket is that it allows you to have a simple tour. In addition, there is an ideal space for contemplating the entire area. This circuit allows you to see important buildings and see most of the temples from the esplanades.

Foto postal Machupicchu
Photograph that can be obtained with the ‘Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu’ ticket’

Schedules for the ‘Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu’ ticket

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Route map

Circuito 3 (Machupicchu Realeza) – Ruta 3-B: Ruta diseñada
Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-B: Designed route

Ticket to the temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu – Circuit 3
This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through Circuit 3, which includes a visit to Machu Picchu through the lower part or royal sector. It allows a nice photo of Machu Picchu in the agricultural sector (lower part). In addition, it offers a tour of Machu Picchu through the temples in the lower part, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the Water Mirrors. The circuit can be done in 1 hour on average.


What do these 4 tickets to enter Machu Picchu include?

  • Access to Machu Picchu and the possibility of having different experiences only at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu .
  • The option to visit different Inca constructions, according to the circuits enabled on each ticket.
  • Tours designed to live a special and contemplative experience of all the wonders of the world.
  • Get to know some temples and even touch their buildings (option enabled for Classic Circuits).

What don’t these tickets include?

Tickets to Machu Picchu do not include some services and visits to other destinations inside the Inca wonder:

  • Tourist guide service in Machupicchu.
  • Train transportation service.
  • Bus transportation service.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to Huchuy Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).
  • Entrance to Intipunku, the door of the sun.
  • Entrance to the Machupicchu museum in the morning (admission in the afternoons is free).
  • Toilet services outside the archaeological site.
  • Cloakroom service at the entrance door of the archaeological site.

How many available spaces are there in the Machu Picchu ticket types?

These are the spaces according to the type of entry ‘Machu Picchu Only’:

  • Classic Photo Ticket in Machu Picchu: 350 tickets in regular season (440 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Machu Picchu Classic Ticket: 1350 tickets in regular season (1550 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Machu Picchu Classic Ticket 2: 1400 tickets in regular season (1500 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Ticket Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu: 600 tickets in regular season (800 tickets in high tourist season).

How far in advance should you buy Machu Picchu Only tickets?

This is the estimated advance purchase time for the four types of ‘Machu Picchu Only’ tickets:

How long before you buy Machu Picchu Only tickets?
Ticket typeIn high season (Jun-Oct)In low season (Nov-May)
Classic Photo Ticket in Machu Picchu2 months before1 month before
Machu Picchu Classic Ticket3 months before2 months before
Machu Picchu Classic Ticket 23 months before2 months before
Ticket Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu2 months before1 month before

What to do if I cannot find availability for Machu Picchu Only tickets?

  • If you did not find availability for the day you want, a last option is to change the date for one on which there is a Machu Picchu ticket available.

Why visit Machu Picchu?

  • Machupicchu is the most transcendent work of the Incas in history.
  • It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world .
  • It presents amazing stone buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana (temporarily closed), the Temple of the Condor, as well as houses, workshops, paths, terraces and fountains.
  • The entire Inca city is combined with the surrounding landscape. All this natural and architectural beauty creates a sensation that is difficult to describe in tourists.
  • Machu Picchu will invite you to live this incredible experience and discover the mysteries hidden within it.

Additional walks during the visit to Machu Picchu
The tickets mentioned in this article do not include any additional walks in the Inca citadel. However, there are other types of tickets that do allow short hiking routes, such as: a) the route to Huayna Picchu mountain, b) the route to Machu Picchu mountain, c) the route to Huchuy Picchu mountain, d ) the route to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), e) the route to Intipunku (the Gate of the Sun) and f) the route to the Inca Bridge. All of these destinations can be visited with a different ticket. They also offer a visit to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu along a specific circuit.


Learn a little more about the entrance to Machu Picchu

  • Machupicchu is open every day of the year (including Sundays and holidays). However, these types of tickets can only be used for the chosen day and time. It is not possible to enter on a different date.
  • Although it is possible to find availability once in Cusco, this is not the most advisable since the tickets have an income limit. It is best to purchase tickets online a few days in advance.
  • The purchase of tickets for next year begins in mid-December. Due to this, if you make your purchase on this website, you will only receive your tickets in December, when purchases are already allowed. However, this is the safest way to get your ticket available for next year.
  • No type of ticket allows the visitor to re-enter Machu Picchu after leaving.
  • These tickets also do not allow additional hikes, such as: to Intipunku, to the Inca Bridge, to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), to Huayna Picchu, to Huchuy Picchu or to the Machu Picchu mountain. To take these walks you must purchase other types of tickets.

Machu Picchu Tour Map Regular Season and High Season

Tour of Circuits 1, 2 and 3 in Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 1,2 and 3 of Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 1 and 3 through Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 1 and 2 of Machu Picchu

Map of the tour of Old Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 1 and 2 through Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 1 and 2 of Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 3 and 4 through Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 3 and 4 of Machu Picchu

Questions and answers about Only tickets to Machu Picchu

  • 1) What is the best ticket to visit Machu Picchu alone?

    There are two types of tickets preferred by visitors to see the Inca citadel and its main constructions: a) the Classic ticket to Machu Picchu and the Classic 2 ticket to Machu Picchu.

  • 2) With which ticket can you get the best photo of Machu Picchu?

    The best photo of Machu Picchu is achieved with the ‘Classic Photo in Machu Picchu’ ticket. This ticket allows you to visit the Guardian House. From there you can get the best angle of Machu Picchu.

  • 3) With what ticket can I visit the Temple of the Sun of Machu Picchu?

    The visit to the Temple of the Sun of Machu Picchu is included in the tickets: ‘Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu’, ‘Classic of Machu Picchu’ and ‘Classic 2 of Machu Picchu’.

  • 4) With what ticket can I visit the House of the Inca of Machu Picchu?

    The House of the Inca can be visited with the ‘Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu’ ticket.

  • 5) Which entrance to Machu Picchu offers the shortest and easiest route?

    The ‘Classic Photo in Machu Picchu’ entrance offers the shortest route, although it requires ascending for 15 or 30 minutes to reach the Guardian House sector.

  • 6) Which entrance to Machu Picchu offers the longest and most complete route?

    The ‘Machu Picchu Classic’ and ‘Machu Picchu Classic 2’ tickets offer the best experience in the Inca citadel as they include most of the Inca temples.

  • 7) How far in advance should you buy the ‘Classic to Machu Picchu’ ticket?

    This ticket, the most requested in Machu Picchu, must be purchased online approximately 3 months in advance.

  • 8) What is the best ticket to see the stone constructions of Machu Picchu?

    The ‘Classic to Machu Picchu’ and ‘Classic 2 to Machu Picchu’ tickets offer a visit to the most important Inca constructions, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Temple del Condor and more.

  • 9) What is the difference between the ‘Classic to Machu Picchu’ and ‘Classic 2 to Machu Picchu’ tickets?

    These two tickets, the most requested in Machu Picchu, offer similar and complete routes through the archaeological site. They only differ in the visit to two viewpoints where you can get panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. The first on a lower terrace and the second on a terrace located even lower.

  • 10) Are ‘Machu Picchu Only’ tickets available all year round?

    Yes, all ‘Machu Picchu Only’ tickets are available throughout the year.