In 2024, the regulations for the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, which is manage by the Ministry of Culture of Peru, were updated. What changes were made? In summary, the variety of tickets and circuits inside the citadel were increased, these circuits include the visit to the Inti Punku or Sun Gate which is located in the highest part of the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Note: It is important to remember that the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are limited by day and by the high demand, we recommend buying the tickets with at least 3 months in advance.
What other changes were made for the entrance to Machu Picchu? Here you have an extensive blog where you can find out all about the availability, regulations, prices and other details.
Machu Picchu, being considered a wonder of the world and cultural heritage, has a large number of visitors every day. In this blog, we will constantly repeat the fact that the purchase of the entrance tickets to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu must be done with months in advance.
Here is a real-time calendar, where you can check the daily availability of the tickets to Machu Picchu:
During 2024 there were different changes in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, within all the changes made we will give you a chronological list of the most important ones.
Important: Within these modifications you should take into consideration that you will not be able to re-enter the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Since May 2024 there are a total of 10 types of official entrance, as permanent changes to prevail the historical heritage of Machu Picchu, the circuits and types of entrance to Machu Picchu were modified, which are divided into the following groups and schedules:
Important: Only Avaliable in high season
Important: Only Avaliable in high season
As we mentioned in the beginning of the blog, the most important changes were announced in May 2024, which will come into effect since June 1, 2024, and we understand that there are a 10 new Machu Picchu circuits for travelers to choose from. The most frequent question we are asked by our clients is: “What happens now with the tickets purchased before these new regulations of May 31?” It is understandable that these changes may raise questions and surely you also want to know which circuit you will be assigned with the new regulations. You are in the right place to find out about the assignment or transfer rules for the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu in 2024 and 2025.
The travelers who bought their ticket in the modality of 4 circuits, which were enabled until May 31, 2024, have an excellent news where they can choose the new circuit before entering Machu Picchu. If you booked with Kenko, our sales consultants will be happy to help you with your tickets.
If you are visiting Machu Picchu without a guide, don´t worry. The security personnel will ask you which circuit you want to choose and if this circuit is enabled at that time depending on the number of people who are visiting at the time you arrived.
We will show you a detailed infographic where you can see in detail how the names of the circuits were changed and which ones you can choose according to your preference.
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