Following the pandemic, the Peruvian government has set up 4 circuits for the visit of Machu Picchu. These circuits are one way only, starting at the main entrance. Some types of tickets impose a particular circuit, others leave the choice to the visitor. In this case, the choice is to be made when entering the site. Some people will prefer Circuit 2 to see everything of Machu Picchu, while others, for example families with small children, will prefer Circuit 1.
Circuit 1 | Circuit 2 | Circuit 3 | Circuit 4 | |
Name | High short (Alto corto) |
High long (Alto largo) |
Low short (Bajo corto) |
Low long (Bajo largo) |
Duration of the Machu Picchu visit | 2 hours | 4 hours | 2 hours | 4 hours |
With a ticket Machu Picchu only | ||||
With a ticket Machu + Wayna | - | - | - | |
With a ticket Machu + Mountain | - | - | - | |
With a ticket Machu + Huchuy | - | - | - | |
Passage by the Gardian's House (famous point of view of the whole Citadel) | - | - |