We just wanted to send you an update of the new regulations for visiting Machu Picchu
2 shifts for visiting Machu Picchu.
2 shifts for visiting Machu Picchu.
- First entrance shift: from 06:00 AM until 12:00 noon.
- Second schedule shift: from 12:00 pm until 4:30 pm.
The new rules (*) for visiting Machu Picchu start on July 1st 2017, but under a testing format for 4 months. This means that from July until October we will be able to operate as we have been doing so far (so no changes are expected). During this period authorities will evaluate the situation in order to improve the new rules if necessary. Between November and December authorities should give the definite rules which will start on January 1st 2018.
An important restriction which starts on July 1st 2017 is the re-entry to the ruins on the same day. This will only be allowed if it’s done before 4 hours after the 1st entry.
An important restriction which starts on July 1st 2017 is the re-entry to the ruins on the same day. This will only be allowed if it’s done before 4 hours after the 1st entry.
(*) The new rules are:
So, I imagine there will be changes in the train schedules too, in order to make travel more efficient. I'll find out soon!'
- 2 shifts : (i) 6am to 12pm and (ii) 12pm to 4:30pm
- It is mandatory that all passengers enter the sanctuary accompanied by a guide. If they go for a second visit the next day, they must present their first entry ticket so that they can enter without a guide.
- Each guide will have a max. of 16 visitors
- Visits should not exceed 4 hours
- During the trial period (from July 1st to October 31st) entry hours will be flexible, with a 2-hour margin before and after noon. This means that if the passenger has an entry ticket for the evening, he will be able to enter the citadel since 10:00am. If the entry ticket is for the morning, he may enter until 14:00.
- Passengers that have a guided tour and want to leave the sanctuary, for lunch or any other activity, will not be able to re-enter.
- Passengers that go to Huayna Picchu will not have schedule or permanence restrictions.
- Measures will become stricter during November and December.
- new tickets -which will be under the new regulation starting July 1st- will be sold starting May 29th.
- The cost of the admission will be the same for the morning or evening tickets.
- Permanent rules within the sanctuary will be controlled starting January, 2018. The evening schedule will remain during all 2018.
So, I imagine there will be changes in the train schedules too, in order to make travel more efficient. I'll find out soon!'
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