Machu Picchu: Increased capacity and new circuits approved in 2024. The Ministry of Culture establishes the types of circuits enabled and the maximum capacity of 5,600 people per day for the period from June 1 to October 15, 2024.
This measure, which will also be in force during December 30 and 31, 2024, seeks to more efficiently manage the flow of tourists in one of the country’s main heritage destinations, especially during the high season. The Minister of Culture, Leslie Urteaga, highlights this change as an effort to improve the visiting experience without compromising the conservation of the site.
Find out here the new regulations for visits to the Inca citadel Machu Picchu issued by the Ministry of Culture.
The increase in the number of daily visits is a direct result of new routes introduced in the iconic archaeological complex, according to the Protocol for the management of visits announced by the Ministry of Culture.
This protocol, contained in Ministerial Resolution No. 000207-2024-MC, has as one of its fundamental objectives the protection of archaeological heritage, while ensuring an optimal experience for visitors. The types of enabled circuits and the maximum capacity of 5,600 people per day are established for the period from June 1 to October 15, 2024 and from December 30 to 31, 2024.
According to these guidelines, the advance sale of tickets will be announced in a timely manner through the official website of the Ministry of Culture and its social networks, to facilitate planning for those interested in exploring the wonder of the world.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the intention to balance the increase in the flow of tourists is connected to conservation needs. For this reason, the extension of the tolerance interval for admission has been modified from 30 to 45 minutes.
In addition, modifications have been introduced to the regulations for the use of the site, specifying that visitors will have a maximum of 3 hours to tour the citadel using the new itineraries, seeking to reduce the impact on the monument.
Other important changes include adjustments to the Sustainable Use and Tourist Visit Regulations for the conservation of Machu Picchu, in order to expand flexibility in entry times depending on the season, and establishing clear guidelines for the acquisition of tickets through the online platform of the Ministry of Culture.
It was also announced that at the end of July the new state digital platform will be activated for the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu and other national tourist destinations.
This measure seeks to improve accessibility and transparency in the acquisition of tickets to the archaeological site, managed directly by the State through the Ministry of Culture.
It should be remembered that the implementation of this digital platform replaces the previous system, managed by Joinnus, whose contract ends on May 15.
The Ministry of Culture also indicates that as of June 1, 2024, the new tourist visit circuits for the llaqta or Inca citadel of Machu Picchu come into force.
The circuits in force until May 31, 2024 have equivalence only in certain circuits in force since June 1, 2024.
The rule also indicates that visitors coming from the Inca Trail to the Llaqta or Inca citadel of Machu Picchu maintain the route planned on their entry tickets during the year 2024.
Important: It should be noted that visitors who have purchased admission tickets prior to June 1, 2024 must adapt to the new circuits, according to the following equivalences:
| Equivalences of tourist visit circuits | |
| Circuits valid until May 31, 2024 | Circuits in force from June 1, 2024 |
| Circuit 1 or 2: Llaqta of Machu Picchu Circuit 1 or 2: Llaqta of Machu Picchu and Inca Bridge |
You can choose, according to the available capacity, between the following circuits. Circuit 2 or LLaqta Circuit / Classic Machu Picchu:
You can choose any of the following routes, depending on the available capacity: • Route 2-A: Designed route Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit • Route 3-B Designed route |
| Circuit 3: Llaqta of Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain | You can choose, according to the available capacity, between the following two circuits: Circuit 1 or Panoramic circuit
• Route 1-A: Route to Machu Picchu Mountain Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit • Route 3-B: Designed route |
| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu | Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit
• Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route |
| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu | Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit You can choose any of the following routes, depending on the available capacity:
• Route 3-B: Designed Route |
It should be noted that the circuits in force until May 31, 2024 have equivalence only in certain circuits in force since June 1, 2024.
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