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Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace: what does it offer?

Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction that should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Its beautiful landscapes, history and Inca constructions are visited by about 1.5 million people every year. All visitors enter with one of the ten entrance tickets, which offer different experiences. One of the best entrance tickets is ‘Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace’, which offers the best postcard photo in the Inca city, as well as the tour of the archaeological site and its main Inca constructions. What does and does not this ticket offer? Learn more!

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Machu Picchu Classic Ticket
An option very similar to the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket is the Machu Picchu Classic ticket. These tickets only differ in the point where the classic postcard photo is taken. The first option offers the classic photo in the sector of the Guardian’s House while the second option at a very close point, just a few meters above. However, the famous photo at Machu Picchu is very similar. Both tickets, in addition, allow you to make the circuit 2 through the archaeological site, which allows you to visit the most famous Inca constructions, such as: the House of the Guardian (classic photo), the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Hall of Mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural area. Both tickets allow an average visit of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including the best photographs on the trip through the Inca citadel. These are the tickets with the highest demand in the visit to Machu Picchu, which must be purchased online two or three months in advance.

Sightseeing at Machu Picchu archaeological site

The tour of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu is done through three circuits or areas of the Inca citadel. Each one offers a different experience, full of beautiful views, history and Inca stone constructions. The circuits are: a) circuit 1 or panoramic, b) circuit 2 or classic by the archaeological site and c) circuit 3 or royalty by the lower part of the Inca citadel.

The first circuit allows a tourist route full of beautiful landscapes through the best viewpoint of the archaeological site, the sector of the House of the Guardian. From this point you get a complete and panoramic view of the Inca constructions, such as the Intihuatana, the Main Temple, the Huayna Picchu and more. However, it does not allow you to visit these constructions and tourist attractions. But it does allow you to get the classic photo of Machu Picchu.

Circuit 2 or classic circuit through Machu Picchu allows a more complete tourist route, which includes a tour of the most important Inca constructions, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural area (where you can see llamas). Of course it also offers a classic photo in the area of the Guardian’s House.

Circuit 3 or royalty circuit allows an interesting tour of the royal temples located in the lower part of Machu Picchu. It includes the visit to Inca buildings of great importance, such as: the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the enclosure of the Three Gates, the Temple of the Condor, the water fountains and the agricultural sector (llamas can also be seen). In this sector you can get a photo similar to the classic photo of Machupicchu.

Lower part of Machu Picchu
Lower part of Machu Picchu

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace

The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offers one of the best experiences in the Inca city because it includes the visit to the most complete archaeological site, the tour of circuit 2.

This circuit offers the visit to the most famous Inca temples and enclosures made of stone. Highlights: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the ceremonial fountains and the agricultural area.

The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket allows a visit of 2 hours 30 minutes on average. Unlike other tickets, it is available throughout the year and for visitors of all ages. It has a total of ten entrance times each day (for approximately one thousand people). Visitors enter from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am and so on until 3 pm.

Due to the popularity of this ticket, the purchase is recommended online 2 or 3 months in advance. Another option is to buy the ticket in person in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu village). This purchase is made a day before because the tickets are also sold out quickly.

These are the prices of the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket:

Entrance Machu Picchu Lower part temples
Entrance to Machu PicchuForeignersPeru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general152 S/.64 S/.
University students77 S/.32 S/.
Under 18 years of age70 S/.32 S/.

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace schedules

The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offers ten entrance times every hour, the first one starting at 6 am, the second at 7 am, the third at 8 am, and so on until 3 pm. The Inca citadel closes its doors at approximately 5 pm. The time limit is 30 minutes but 45 minutes in high tourist season, from June 1 to October 15.

These are the entrance times for the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket:

  • Group 1. Entrance is from 6 am. to 7 am.
  • Group 2. Entrance is from 7 am. to 8 am.
  • Group 3. Entrance is from 8 am. to 9 am.
  • Group 4. Entrance is from 9 am. to 10 am.
  • Group 5. Entrance is from 10 am. to 11 am.
  • Group 6. Entrance is from 11 am. to noon.
  • Group 7. Entrance is from 12 am. to 1 pm.
  • Group 8. Entrance is from 1 pm. to 2 pm.
  • Group 9. Entrance is from 2 pm. to 3 pm.
  • Group 10. Entrance is from 3 pm. to 4 pm.

Availability of the ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace

Check the real-time availability calendar for the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket and find out if there are spaces available for the date of your visit:

What does the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offer?

The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offers:

Tourist family in Machu Picchu
Tourist family in Machu Picchu

What does the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket not offer?

The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offers:

  • Tourist visit to the Inca constructions of circuit 3, such as: the House of the Inca, the Royal Tomb, the Tres Portadas precinct and the Temple of the Condor.
  • The visit to the mountains of Machu Picchu, such as: Huayna Picchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain.
  • The visit to mysterious Inca constructions such as the Intipunku (Sun Gate), the Inca Bridge or the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).
The three covers of Machu Pichu
The three covers of Machu Pichu

What is the difference between the Machu Picchu Classic ticket and the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket?

Learn about some of the differences between the two most requested tickets for people visiting Machu Picchu:

Visit to Machu PicchuMachu Picchu Classic EntranceEntrance Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace
What is the circuit in Machu Picchu included in this ticket?Circuit number 2, the most recommended in Machu PicchuCircuit 2, the most recommended circuit in Machu Picchu
How many visitors enter each day?Around 1,000 visitors per dayAround 1,000 visitors per day
What are the visiting hours?Ten visiting hours every hour from 6 am to 3 pmTen visiting hours every hour from 6 am to 3 pm
Is there an age limit?This ticket is for visitors of all agesThis ticket is for visitors of all ages
Is there a closing date for this ticket?This ticket is available all year roundThis ticket is available all year round
What photo can I get in Machu Picchu with this ticket?From the sector of the Guardian’s HouseFrom the sector of the Guardian’s House but a few meters below (lower terrace)
How long can I stay in Machu Picchu?Approximate tour of 2 hours 30 minutes maximumApproximate tour of 2 hours 30 minutes maximum
What does this ticket offer?This ticket allows a more complete tour of the Inca constructions of Machu Picchu.This ticket allows a more complete tour of the Inca constructions of Machu Picchu.
What does this ticket not offer?This ticket does not include any additional trekking in Machu PicchuThis ticket does not include any additional trekking in Machu Picchu
How much time in advance should I buy this ticket?Advance online purchase 2 to 3 months in advanceAdvance online purchase 2 or 3 months in advance

Questions and answers about the ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace

  • 1) What circuit includes the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket?

    The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket allows you to do circuit 2 which includes the Inca temples, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the agricultural zone, etc.

  • 2) How many entrance hours does the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offer?

    This ticket offers up to 10 different entrance times to Machu Picchu, from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. The entrance has a time limit of 30 minutes and 45 minutes in high tourist season (from June 1 to October 15).

  • 3) Can I get the classic photo of Machu Picchu with this ticket?

    Yes, the ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace allows the best photo of Machu Picchu, which is obtained in the sector of the Guardian’s House. There you get a beautiful photo of the main Inca constructions and a scenic photo from the agricultural sector of Machu Picchu.

  • 4) How to purchase the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket?

    To purchase the ticket you must find availability for the day and time of your choice. Then, you must register your personal information such as name, ID or passport and email. Finally, the payment is made with credit or debit cards Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.

  • 5) How to buy the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket in person in Cusco?

    Although the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket is the one that sells out the fastest (it is recommended to make the purchase two or three months in advance online); optionally you can buy tickets at the ticket office in the town of Aguas Calientes one day before the day of the visit.

  • 6) Is the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket suitable for people of all ages?

    Yes, this ticket is allowed for people of any age.

  • 7) How long does the Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace ticket offer?

    This ticket offers circuit 2, which can be visited in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

  • 8) What is the difference between the Machu Picchu Classic and Machu Picchu Classic lower circuit tickets?

    Both tickets offer very similar tours of Machu Picchu. The only difference is that the first ticket offers the classic photo from the sector of the Guardian’s House, while the second, a very similar photo, just a few meters below.

  • 9) What are the discounts offered by the Classic Machu Picchu ticket?

    This ticket allows discounts for visitors under 18 years old, undergraduate university students (under 25 years old), as well as citizens of the Andean Community of Nations from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia.

  • 10) How far in advance should I buy the Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket?

    The Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace ticket offers 152 soles for foreign adults. In addition, there are discounts for undergraduate university students (under 25 years old), children under 18 years old, as well as citizens of the Andean Community of Nations from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia.

Advice from people who have been there

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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, June 26, 2024

 


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