Which circuit to choose in Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is a world heritage site and wonder of the world, as such it is administered by the Peruvian Government, through the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Machu Picchu is currently one of the most visited places in the world.
To preserve the World Heritage, visiting routes to Machu Picchu were enabled, which allow a better order of visits to the Wonder of Machu Picchu.
Currently, to get to know Machu Picchu there are 4 circuits or routes that are marked and will allow you to explore Machu Picchu. Each Circuit or route within Machu Picchu has its own characteristic.
Below we inform you in detail what each of the circuits consists of and you will be able to make a better decision for your trip to Machu Picchu:
1. Route llaqta Machu Picchu Circuit 1:
You can visit Machu Picchu, in the part called “Nuclear Area“. The travel time for circuit 1 is approximately 2 hours.
Every traveler always seeks to take a great souvenir of the wonder, this memory is having the “Classic of Machu Picchu” photo.
You can enter circuit 1, from 06:00 am to 03:00 pm. The places you will visit are:
1. Classic photo. | 5. Granitic chaos. |
2. Top platform. | 6. Water mirrors. |
3. Dry pit. | 7. Pisonay Square. |
4. Temple of the Sun viewpoint. | 8. Archaeological reserve. |
2. Route llaqta Machu Picchu Circuit 2:
If your desire is to know Machu Picchu and get the best experience, explore as many places as possible within Machu Picchu. This circuit or route is the one chosen, it is the best circuit to get to know Machu Picchu.
You will be able to climb to the lower and upper platforms, places from where the famous “Classic of Machu Picchu” photo is taken. You will visit Machu Picchu for approximately 3 hours.
The places that you can visit within Machu Picchu are:
1. Classic photo. | 8. Sacred rock |
2. Upper platform. | 9. Twelve openings. |
3. Dry pit. | 10. Eastern Qolqas. |
4. Temple of the Sun viewpoint. | 11. Water mirrors. |
5. Granitic chaos. | 12. Temple of condor. |
6. Temple Square. | 13. Pisonay Square. |
7. Intiwatana. | 14. Archaeological reserve. |
3. Route llaqta Machu Picchu Circuit 3:
You will get to know Machu Picchu through the lower part (Nuclear Area), this circuit allows you to get to know Machu Pichu through only a part of Machu Picchu.
We can come to the conclusion that this circuit 3, being the shortest, would be the least eligible due to the few places it allows you to visit within Machu Picchu.
This is the list of places that you can visit with circuit 3:
1. Qolqas. | 6. Inka house complex. |
2. Agricultural area. | 7. Water fountains. |
3. Waterway. | 8. Water mirrors. |
4. Dry pit. | 9. Pisonay Square. |
5. Sun temple complex. | 10. Archaeological reserve. |
4. Route llaqta Machu Picchu Circuit 4:
You will explore Machu Picchu throughout the lower part, where you will see the greatest number of places in the lower part of Machu Picchu.
Circuit 4 has the disadvantage of not allowing you to go up to the part where the classic photo of Machu Picchu is taken.
If you have difficulty climbing slopes or steps, for health reasons, this circuit is for you, due to the low physical demand. The places you will visit are:
1. Qolqas. | 8. Sacred rock. |
2. Agricultural area. | 9. Twelve openings. |
3. Waterway. | 10. Eastern Qolqas. |
4. Dry pit. | 11. Water mirrors. |
5. Temple of the Sun complex. | 12. Temple of condor. |
6. Inka house complex. | 13. Pisonay Square. |
7. Water fountains. | 14. Archaeological reserve. |
Questions about the circuit or route to choose to visit Machu Picchu:
What circuit or route is the best to get to know Machu Picchu?
It is Circuit 2, you can go up to the lower and upper platform, from where the classic photo of Machu Picchu is taken, and also visit the lower part of Machu Picchu.
What is the second best route to visit Machu Picchu?
The second option would be route or circuit 4, because it allows you to visit the entire lower part of Machu Picchu.
What are the entry times to Machu Picchu?
The entry time to Machu Picchu is from 06:00 am. and the last time is at 15:00 pm.
Why is circuit or route 2 the best in Machu Picchu?
Because, it allows you to climb to the lower and upper platform, from where you can take the classic photo of Machu Picchu.
Is circuit 2 for all tourists?
To reach the first platform from where the classic photo of Machu Picchu is taken, it is necessary to walk along a steep path for 15 minutes.
If you have any health or mobility problems, the recommendation would be to choose another route, which could be circuit 3 or 4, which are more accessible routes.
How far in advance should you buy the ticket to Machu Picchu?
To ensure your visit to Machu Picchu, it is advisable to purchase in advance, at least 2 months before your trip.
With this time in advance, you will be able to secure your ticket to Machu Picchu, for the best circuit, which would be route 2.
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