{"id":21404,"date":"2026-03-27T16:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T21:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/?p=21404"},"modified":"2026-03-28T08:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T13:55:36","slug":"machu-picchu-rules-2026-what-every-visitor-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/2026\/machu-picchu-rules-2026-what-every-visitor-must-know\/21404\/","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu Rules 2026: What Every Visitor Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/blog\/2026\/peru-approves-new-machu-picchu-master-plan\/21371\/\" title=\"\">UPDATE<\/a>: Machu Picchu Rules: The Inca Sanctuary overhauled its visitor management system and set stricter capacity limits and entry requirements for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three main tourist circuits are still in place, but each has been split into multiple sub\u2011routes \u2014 10 in total \u2014 clearly marked with color\u2011coded signage to guide visitors along their assigned path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/color-coded-signs-for-machu-picchu-tour-circuits-800x550-1.jpg\" alt=\"Signs at Machu Picchu demonstrating the new color-coded tourist routes. Circuit 1 is Red, Circuit 2 is blue and Circuit 3 is yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-19292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/color-coded-signs-for-machu-picchu-tour-circuits-800x550-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/color-coded-signs-for-machu-picchu-tour-circuits-800x550-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/color-coded-signs-for-machu-picchu-tour-circuits-800x550-1-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-circuit-1-panoramic-circuit-red\">Circuit 1: Panoramic Circuit (Red)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-circuit-2-inca-city-circuit-blue\">Circuit 2: Inca City Circuit (Blue)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-circuit-3-royalty-circuit-yellow\">Circuit 3: Royalty Circuit (Yellow)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-machu-picchu-ticket-prices-2024\">Machu Picchu Ticket Prices 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-machu-picchu-rules-in-brief\">Machu Picchu Rules in Brief<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-id-or-documentation-must-i-bring-to-enter-machu-picchu\">What ID or documentation must I bring to enter Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-long-can-i-stay-in-machu-picchu\">How long can I stay in Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-when-can-i-go-in-machu-picchu\">When can I go in Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-machu-picchu-points-of-interest\">Machu Picchu Points of Interest:<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-inca-trail-hikers-access-to-machu-picchu\">Inca Trail hikers&#039; access to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-crowded-is-machu-picchu\">How crowded is Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-visitor-capacity-limits\">Visitor Capacity Limits<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-many-people-visit-machu-picchu-annually\">How many people visit Machu Picchu annually?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-do-changes-have-any-effect-on-the-best-season-to-visit-machu-picchu\">Do changes have any effect on the best season to visit Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-new-machu-picchu-routes-inkaraqay-eastern-terraces\">New Machu Picchu Routes: Inkaraqay&amp; Eastern Terraces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Machu Picchu Circuit Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visitors must choose their preferred route when purchasing tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each circuit has different prices and time slots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some routes, particularly those including mountain hikes, are only available during the high season (June 1 to October 15).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The color-coding (Red, Blue, Yellow) is used on-site for easier navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-circuit-1-panoramic-circuit-red\">Circuit 1: Panoramic Circuit (Red)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This circuit offers panoramic views but doesn&#8217;t include access to the lower shrines and terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Machu-Picchu-Circuit-1-Panoramic-Circuit-English-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic - Machu Picchu Route #1 with diagram map and list of which Inca sites are and aren't included.  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route 1-A:<\/strong> Upper Terrace + Machu Picchu Mountain (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>4-6 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes: Lower platform, Upper platform, Machu Picchu Mountain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 1-B:<\/strong> Upper Terrace (only main viewpoint) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>2.5 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 1-C*:<\/strong> Upper Terrace + Intipunku (Sun Gate) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>3 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes: Visit to Tambo and Pachamama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(<strong>*<\/strong>high season only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 1-D*:<\/strong> Upper Terrace + Inca Bridge (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>2 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes: View of the Vilcanota Valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(<strong>*<\/strong>high season only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-circuit-2-inca-city-circuit-blue\">Circuit 2: Inca City Circuit (Blue)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This circuit offers the classic view of Machu Picchu and access to the main archaeological points of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Machu-Picchu-Circuit-2-Inca-City-Route-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic - Machu Picchu Route #2, the most complete circuit, with a diagram map and detailed list of the Inca shrines that are and aren't included. \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route 2-A:<\/strong> Designed Route (Classic) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>2.5 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes: Main viewpoint, Granite Quarry, Temple Plaza, Sacred Rock, Twelve-Angle Stone, Eastern Terraces, Water Mirrors Complex, Pisonay Plaza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 2-B:<\/strong> Lower Terrace Route (Classic) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>2.5 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes: Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Temple Plaza, Sacred Rock, Twelve-Angle Stone, Eastern Terraces, Water Mirrors Complex, Pisonay Plaza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The Intihuatana is temporarily closed to tourists for preservation maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-circuit-3-royalty-circuit-yellow\">Circuit 3: Royalty Circuit (Yellow)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This circuit focuses on the lower part of Machu Picchu and includes additional hiking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Machu-Picchu-Circuit-3-Royalty-Route-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic - Machu Picchu Route #3 with diagram map and list of the Inca shrine that are and aren't included.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route 3-A:<\/strong> Archaeological Center + Huayna Picchu Mountain (additional 3 hours for mountain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 3-B:<\/strong> Archaeological Center (Designed Route) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>2.5 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 3-C*:<\/strong> Archaeological Center + Temple of the Moon (Great Cavern) (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>4 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(<strong>*<\/strong>high season only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route 3-D*:<\/strong> Archaeological Center + Huchuy Picchu (<strong>Duration: <\/strong>3.5 hours)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(<strong>*<\/strong>high season only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Route 3 options include: Sacred Rock, Twelve-Angle Stone, Eastern Qolqas, Temple of the Condor, Pisonay Plaza<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-machu-picchu-ticket-prices-2024\">Machu Picchu Ticket Prices 2026 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Admission (Circuits 1, 2 or 3):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults: $40 USD (S\/ 152.00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Students: $20 USD (S\/ 77.00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children (3-17 years): $18 USD (S\/ 70.00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to note that these rates are for Foreign Tourists. Peruvian citizens and legal residents have special discounted rates. Additionally, children under 3 years old have free entrance, while children from 3 years old and above need to pay for their entrance ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prices may vary slightly depending on the specific circuit and route chosen. It&#8217;s recommended to book tickets in advance, especially for popular options like Huayna Picchu, which has limited daily spots available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Circuit 1: Panoramic Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Route 1-A (Upper Terrace + Machu Picchu Mountain): \u201d\u00a2 Adults: $53 USD (S\/ 200.00) \u201d\u00a2 University Students: $33 USD (S\/ 125.00) \u201d\u00a2 Children (3-17 years): $31 USD (S\/ 118.00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routes 1-B, 1-C, and 1-D: Same as General Admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Circuit 2: Inca City Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Routes: Same as General Admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Circuit 3: Royalty Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Route 3-A (Archaeological Center + Huayna Picchu Mountain): \u201d\u00a2 Adults: $53 USD (S\/ 200.00) \u201d\u00a2 University Students: $33 USD (S\/ 125.00) \u201d\u00a2 Children (3-17 years): $31 USD (S\/ 118.00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route 3-B: Same as General Admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route 3-C (Archaeological Center + Temple of the Moon): \u201d\u00a2 Adults: $53 USD (S\/ 200.00) \u201d\u00a2 University Students: $33 USD (S\/ 125.00) \u201d\u00a2 Children (3-17 years): $31 USD (S\/ 118.00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route 3-D (Archaeological Center + Huchuy Picchu): Same as General Admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prices are listed in both USD and Peruvian Soles (S\/).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University student prices apply to undergraduate students only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routes 1-C, 1-D, and 3-C are only available during high season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Inca Bridge option can be added to Circuit 1 or 2 at no additional cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-machu-picchu-rules-in-brief\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/2022\/machu-picchu-rules-2019-4-hours-visitor-time-limit\/13939\/#aioseo-machu-picchu-ticket-prices-2024\" title=\"\">Machu Picchu Rules in Brief<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Machu-Picchu-Rules-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic: Machu Picchu Rules\" class=\"wp-image-17003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Machu-Picchu-Rules-2023.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Machu-Picchu-Rules-2023-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Machu-Picchu-Rules-2023-768x642.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machupicchu.gob.pe\/code-of-conduct\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official list of Machu Picchu Regulations<\/a> is lengthy, but here are the basics:  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n    <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Do not lean on or climb the walls or megalithic structures<\/li>\n<li>No Drones<\/li>\n<li>No Umbrellas<\/li>\n<li>No smoking or vaping<\/li>\n<li>Do not hop, jump, dance or cause a disturbance<\/li>\n<li>No heels or hard-sole shoes<\/li>\n<li>No weapons<\/li>\n<li>No illicit drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>No food or drink (Water is allowed, but not in disposable plastic bottles)<\/li>\n<li>No Selfie Sticks or Tripods<\/li>\n<li>No trekking poles with metallic or hard tips (Canes and poles are allowed for use by elderly people or people with obvious physical handicaps, and in general as long as they have rubber tips)<\/li>\n<li>No music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a comprehensive listing of Machu Picchu Rules click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/machu-picchu-tour\/#What_should_I_bring_to_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"HERE\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Machu Picchu rules 2026, four-hour time limit&#8230; seriously?&#8221; Yes. To preserve one of the Wonders of the World and ensure a quality experience for visitors from every corner of the globe, Peru&#8217;s Ministry of Tourism and External Commerce (Mincetur) on January 1, 2019, implemented new rules at Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-what-id-or-documentation-must-i-bring-to-enter-machu-picchu\">What ID or documentation must I bring to enter Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You absolutely MUST bring your passport and the information must correspond to the personal information on your entry ticket. You&#8217;ll have to present your valid University or College photo ID if you have purchased the discounted Student Entry Ticket. (Note: This discount is only available to undergraduate students under 25 years of age who have a valid student ID card issued by the university or college.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-how-long-can-i-stay-in-machu-picchu\">How long can I stay in Machu Picchu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Machu Picchu rules<\/strong> dictate that tourists will be strictly limited to four hour stays. Most visitors really don&#8217;t spend more than four hours exploring the archaeological site, on average, anyway. Officials need to exercise more control over the amount foot traffic at any given time&nbsp;to preserve the Inca sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-when-can-i-go-in-machu-picchu\"><strong>When can I go in Machu Picchu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu diagram map with points of interest numbered from 1 to 13\" class=\"wp-image-18558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/machu-picchu-overview-sanctuary-routes-and-trail-heads-2048x1206.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-machu-picchu-points-of-interest\">Machu Picchu Points of Interest:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n    <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ol>\n<li>Guardhouse<\/li>\n<li>Agricultural Zone<\/li>\n<li>Main Gate<\/li>\n<li>West Agricultural Zone<\/li>\n<li>Temple of the Three Windows<\/li>\n<li>Intihuatana<\/li>\n<li>Main Plaza<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>    <\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Sacred Rock<\/li>\n<li>Royal Enclosures<\/li>\n<li>Temple of the Condor<\/li>\n<li>Fountains<\/li>\n<li>Tower<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Qollca\u201d\u009d Storage Houses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulations mandate three daily shifts: one in the early morning (6 am to 9 am), one in the late morning (9 am to 12 pm), and one in the early afternoon (12 pm to 3 pm). Within these three shifts, tourists must sign up to enter at a certain hour (7 am, 1 pm, etc). This helps not only to regulate the number of visitors in the Inca Sanctuary at any given time, but also to standardize the schedule to minimize wait times outside the ruins and ensure social distancing.<br><br>Besides choosing an entry time when you buy your general entry ticket, you must also decide on which of the three established circuits you will take through the sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-inca-trail-hikers-access-to-machu-picchu\">Inca Trail hikers&#8217; access to Machu Picchu <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since June 16, 2022, trekkers who enter Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail through the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) have not had access to the upper terraces or shrines of the citadel. They are limited to the lower terraces and shrines included in Route 3. Also, for hikers of the longer Classic Inca Trail, once they exit the sanctuary, they cannot re-enter. Hikers of the Short Inca Trail, starting at KM 104, may re-enter Machu Picchu the following day. For all Inca Trail trekkers who want to return to Machu Picchu and explore the most interesting shrines of the upper portion of Machu Picchu must purchase the additional entry ticket.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-how-crowded-is-machu-picchu\">How crowded is Machu Picchu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absolute daily cap of people per day will increase to 4,500, and up to 5,600 per day for certain &#8220;high season&#8221; periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-visitor-capacity-limits\">Visitor Capacity Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular season: 4,500 visitors per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High season peak dates: Up to 5,600 visitors per day\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special dates include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20135 April 2026 (Easter period)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 June\u20132 November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30\u201331 December 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maximum carrying capacity of Machu Picchu is established annually through a ministerial resolution, based on a technical report from the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-how-many-people-visit-machu-picchu-annually\">How many people visit Machu Picchu annually?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 2012 and 2019, Machu Picchu received more than 1 million visitors every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prolonged closure of Machu Picchu during 2020 and drastic restrictions on international travel during the pandemic have had some profound impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On October 28, 2022, Peru\u2019s government repealed the State of Emergency, lifting all COVID-19 restrictions that had been in effect for 2 years, 7 months and 12 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, political protests in 2023 followed by chaotic changes to the ticket sales system at Machu Picchu contributed to lower numbers of tourists to the sanctuary: 955,741 total visitors. <br><br>The number of tourists visiting the ruins exceeded 1.5 million in 2024 and 2025, but notably, still did not surpass the pre-pandemic heights reached in 2019.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Machu-Picchu-Visitor-Totals-2019-2025-1024x980.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart and data table tracking Machu Picchu's annual visitor totals across three decades, broken down by foreign and Peruvian visitors. Highlights include the 2019 peak of 1,585,262 visitors, the pandemic crash to 269,576 in 2020, and the 2025 recovery to 1,542,350.\" class=\"wp-image-21384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Machu-Picchu-Visitor-Totals-2019-2025-1024x980.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Machu-Picchu-Visitor-Totals-2019-2025-300x287.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Machu-Picchu-Visitor-Totals-2019-2025-768x735.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Machu-Picchu-Visitor-Totals-2019-2025.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might also like : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/cusco-info\/cusco-machu-picchu\/\" title=\"\">Machu Picchu Guide 2026: Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-do-changes-have-any-effect-on-the-best-season-to-visit-machu-picchu\">Do changes have any effect on the best season to visit Machu Picchu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weather-wise, June through August is the optimal time to go, with April, May, September and October as a close second. November through January is wetter but for most visitors it&#8217;s still an amazing experience. February is often so rainy that it&#8217;s permanently designated as the month the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is closed for maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective of spreading visitors out at Machu Picchu to improve everyone&#8217;s experiences loomed large long before the pandemic caused a dramatic decrease in visitor totals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Covid-19, plans were taking shape to incentivize Peruvian visitors to explore some of Peru&#8217;s other numerous attractions during peak season to make way for foreign visitors. Development of those alternative sections is back on track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-new-machu-picchu-routes-inkaraqay-eastern-terraces\">New Machu Picchu Routes: Inkaraqay<strong> <\/strong>&amp; Eastern Terraces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two additional access routes into Machu Picchu are in the works to help disperse visitors over the full expanse of the Machu Picchu national park.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/inkaraqay-circuit-enroute-to-huayna-picchu.png\" alt=\"A new trek route through the Inkaraqay ruins on the far side of Huayna Picchu \" class=\"wp-image-13967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/inkaraqay-circuit-enroute-to-huayna-picchu.png 450w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/inkaraqay-circuit-enroute-to-huayna-picchu-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first&nbsp;would offer a challenging high-adrenaline adventure trek through the Inca temple ruins of <strong>Inkaraqay<\/strong>, on the nearly vertical northeastern slope of <strong>Huayna Picchu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trek would begin by crossing the Vilcanota River at Km. 117 to begin an arduous journey of approximately five to six hours, not including time spent exploring the ruins atop Huayna Picchu. The trek would wend round the iconic&nbsp;peak to the&nbsp;<strong>Temple of the Moon<\/strong>&nbsp;and culminate in the Machu Picchu citadel, entering the sanctuary&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>Sacred Rock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other new option is a gentler trail. It would start several hundred meters from <strong>Puente Ruinas<\/strong>, near the&nbsp;<strong>Mandor Gardens<\/strong>, before a short, but steep, ascent up to and through the&nbsp;<strong>Andenes Orientales&nbsp;<\/strong>(Eastern Terraces).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/machu-picchu-eastern-terraces.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-12719 noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/machu-picchu-eastern-terraces-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Photography\" class=\"wp-image-12719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/machu-picchu-eastern-terraces-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/machu-picchu-eastern-terraces.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to the stairs that bisect the switchback Hiram Bingham road to the current main entrance, this alternative route would take between 90 minutes and two hours to reach the citadel. It leads into the Machu Picchu citadel at the&nbsp;<strong>Temple of the Condor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It remains to be seen what measures the Ministry of Culture might dust off and implement to diversify the number of touristic offerings around the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Study and debate will probably resume about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/2018\/culture-ministry-warns-cable-car-to-machu-picchu-is-not-viable\/13616\/\">the possible installation of a cable car from Aguas Calientes<\/a>, an option already opposed by UNESCO. The preferred alternative would be a rail car system starting&nbsp; near the Mandor Waterfall, behind the horseshoe bend of the Vilcanota River, out of sight from the citadel above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>&#8220;Visiting Machu Picchu is a wonderful experience. Entrance to the Inca City is by shifts. Verify on the upper left-hand corner of your ticket your entrance time and board the bus according to this time. In this way you will avoid unnecessary lines and help to keep the order of which you will be the prime beneficiary. All together we can make this journey unforgettable.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>~ Ministerio de Cultura Cusco<\/strong><\/p><table style=\"height: 5px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"620\">\n<\/table><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready experience Machu Picchu? 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