Maps of the new entrances to Machu Picchu
There are ten new entrances to Machu Picchu starting in 2024. All tickets offer a different route and, consequently, a different experience when visiting the Inca citadel. Most visitors prefer the Machu Picchu Classic ticket because it includes Circuit 2, the most popular option for visitors, as it is the most comprehensive, including the main Inca buildings and temples. However, there are also tickets that allow for incredible hiking trails. What are the differences? Check out the maps of all the entrances to the Inca citadel and choose the best experience at the Wonder of the World.
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Mountain (Route 1A)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Inti Punku (Route 1C)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Inca Bridge (Route 1D)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Designed (Route 2A)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Huayna Picchu (Route 3A)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C)
- The new Machu Picchu entrance with Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D)
Tourists excited to visit Machu Picchu
What is the route from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train?
Most tourists travel to Machu Picchu by train, departing from the city of Cusco. This route is the fastest, safest, and most comfortable. The trip usually begins in Cusco with a road trip to Ollantaytambo. This town in the Sacred Valley is home to the station with the largest number of daily train departures to Machu Picchu. The train journey takes an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The last station is in the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town. From there, the last leg is a 30-minute bus ride through the mountainsides to reach the entrance gate to Machu Picchu. The total distance is 110 kilometers, on average. Visitors can complete this trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 hours. There are also other routes to the Inca citadel, such as the 4-day Inca Trail or the 6- or 7-hour alternative route via Hidroeléctrica (Amazon route). However, this train trip via Ollantaytambo is the most popular. The return trip follows the same route.
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Mountain (Route 1A)
The new Machu Picchu with Mountain ticket allows you to complete circuit 1 of the Inca citadel.
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps to reach the Guardian’s House area, where you can take classic photos.
Then, instead of leaving, you access the entrance gate to Machu Picchu Mountain to begin the approximately 4-hour hike.
After enjoying the Machu Picchu mountain, you will make the Machu Picchu retreat by descending the stone steps.
Admission allows for an average visit of 6 hours. It is also open to visitors ages 12 and older throughout the year.
The entry times are: Schedule 1: to Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. / to the Mountain until 8:00 a.m. Schedule 2: to Machu Picchu from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. / to the Mountain until 10:00 a.m.
| Ticket Machu Picchu with Mountain (Route 1A) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University students | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 118 S/. | 80 S/. |
Map of the route to Machu Picchu Mountain
The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps to reach the Guardian’s House area, where you can take classic photos.
After enjoying Machu Picchu from the best viewpoint, we descend down the stone steps until we leave Machu Picchu.
Admission allows for an average visit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is suitable for visitors of all ages.
Check-in times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm)
| Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the tour of the Upper Terrace of Machu Picchu
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Inti Punku (Route 1C)
This ticket allows you to do circuit 1 at the Machu Picchu archaeological site (panoramic circuit).
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps until you reach the Guardian’s House (where you’ll get the best classic postcard photos).
Then, instead of retreating, the route is taken through the qhapac ñan (2 kilometers uphill) until reaching the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun of Machu Picchu).
After visiting Inti Punku, you will retreat to Machu Picchu by descending the same stone steps.
Admission allows for an average of four hours. Admission to Inti Punku, or the Sun Gate, is open to people of all ages, but only during the peak tourist season (June 19 to November 2).
Entry times: Group 1 (8 to 9 am) Group 2 (9 to 10 am) Group 3 (10 to 11 am) Group 4 (11 to 12 pm).
| Ticket Picchu with Inti Punku (Route 1C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the route to Intipunku (Puerta del Sol)
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Inca Bridge (Route 1D)
This ticket allows you to do circuit 1 in Machu Picchu.
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps to reach the Guardian’s House area, where you can take classic photos.
Then, instead of leaving, you access the entrance gate to the Inca Bridge to take an additional walk of 1 hour in total (round trip).
After visiting the Inca Bridge, you will leave Machu Picchu by descending the stone steps.
Admission allows for an average visit of 3 hours. It is also open to visitors over 12 years of age, but only during the peak tourist season (June 19 to November 2).
Entry times: Group 1 (8 to 9 am) Group 2 (9 to 10 am) Group 3 (10 to 11 am) Group 4 (11 to 12 pm).
| Ticket Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge (Route 1D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the route to the Inca Bridge
The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Designed (Route 2A)
The new Machu Picchu Classic Designed ticket (Route 2A) allows you to complete circuit 2 of the Inca citadel.
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps to reach the Guardian’s House area, where you can take classic photos.
The tour then takes place through the main temples in the following order: Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the Three Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Mirrors, Sacred Fountains, and the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is suitable for visitors of all ages.
Check-in times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm)
| Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Designed (Route 2A) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the Classic route of Machu Picchu
The new Machu Picchu entrance Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B)
The new Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B) ticket allows you to complete the second circuit of the Inca citadel . The route is almost exactly the same as the one offered by the ‘Machu Picchu Classic (Route 2A)’ ticket.
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate. Then, you ascend for approximately 30 minutes along stone steps to reach the Guardian’s House area, where you can take classic photos, but from a lower terrace (the result is almost the same).
The tour then takes place through the main temples in the following order: Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the Three Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Mirrors, Sacred Fountains, and the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is suitable for visitors of all ages.
Check-in times are: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm)
| Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the tour of the Lower Terrace of Machu Picchu
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Huayna Picchu (Route 3A)
This tour begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate (lower section). Then, you enter through the agricultural sector, where you can take a picture-postcard landscape.
The tour then includes the main Inca royal temples, in order: Royal Tomb, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Three Gates, and Sacred Rock. At this point, the tour stops to access Huayna Picchu Mountain and follow the 3-hour hike.
Upon leaving the mountain, the circuit is completed with a visit to the Temple of the Condor, Sacred Springs, and, once again, the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of 5 hours. Visitors ages 12 and older are also welcome year-round.
The schedules are: Group 1: to Machupicchu from 7 am to 7.30 am / to Huayna Picchu until 9 am. Schedule 2: to Machupicchu from 9 am to 9.30 am / to Huayna Picchu until 11 am.
| Ticket Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University students | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 118 S/. | 80 S/. |
Map of the route to Huayna Picchu
The new Machu Picchu entrance Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)
The new ticket Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) allows you to take circuit 3 in the Inca citadel.
That is, the route begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate (lower part). Then, you enter through the agricultural sector, where you can take a picture-postcard landscape.
The tour then takes in the main temples of the Inca royalty in the following order: Royal Tomb, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Three Gates, Temple of the Condor, Sacred Fountains, and, once again, the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of two hours. It is also open to visitors of all ages.
Check-in times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm)
| Ticket Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the tour of the Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C)
The new Machu Picchu ticket with Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C) allows you to complete circuit 3 in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
This tour begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate (lower section). Then, you enter through the agricultural sector, where you can take a picture-postcard landscape photo.
Circuit 3, after the postcard photo, follows the order of visits: Royal Tomb, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Three Gates, and Sacred Rock. At this point is the entrance to Huayna Picchu, which leads to the Great Cave. The total route (round trip) takes approximately 4 hours.
Upon leaving the Great Cavern, you should complete circuit 3 with a visit to the following temples: Temple of the Condor, Sacred Springs, and, once again, the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of 6 hours. It is only open to visitors over 12 years of age during peak tourist season (June 19 to November 2).
Available times are: to Machu Picchu from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. / to the Great Cave until 9:00 a.m. Schedule 2: to Machu Picchu from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. / to the Great Cave until 10:00 a.m.
| Ticket Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University students | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 118 S/. | 80 S/. |
Map of the route to the Great Cavern
The new Machu Picchu entrance with Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D)
The new Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D) ticket allows you to complete circuit 3 of the Inca citadel.
Circuit 3 begins with entering Machu Picchu through the main gate (lower section). Then, you enter through the agricultural sector, where you can take a picture-postcard landscape.
The tour then continues to the main Inca royal temples in the following order: Royal Tomb, Temple of the Sun, House of the Inca, Three Gates, and Sacred Rock. At this point, the tour stops to enter and hike to the small mountain, Huchuy Picchu (a maximum of 2 hours round trip).
Upon leaving Huchuy Picchu, the circuit is completed with a visit to the Temple of the Condor, Sacred Springs, and, once again, the agricultural sector.
Admission allows for an average visit of 4 hours. It is also open to visitors over 12 years of age during the peak tourist season (June 19 to November 2).
Schedule 1: to Machupicchu from 9 am to 9.30 am / to Huchuy Picchu until 11 am. Schedule 2: to Machupicchu from 11 am to 11.30 am / to Huchuy Picchu until 1 pm.
| Ticket Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Machu Picchu | Foreigners | Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia |
| Adults in general | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University students | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minors under 18 years of age | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
Map of the route to Huchuy Picchu
Advice from people who have been there
By: Jose S.“The adventure of my life“
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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, June 3, 2025