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Inti Punku was the main entrance to Machu Picchu during the Inca era. Its name, translated from Quechua, means “Gate of the Sun.” From there, you have a beautiful panoramic view of the entire Inca citadel and the beautiful landscape that surrounds it. Previously, only visitors who followed the Inca Trail could visit this beautiful structure. However, today all visitors can hike to this Inca structure with the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C). Find out the real-time availability of this Machu Picchu entrance ticket.

How to check availability?

  1. First, choose the type of ‘Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Ticket (Route 1C)’ and the group of your preference.
  2. Choose the month and day you want to visit Machu Picchu and Inti Punku (available only during high season, from June 19 to November 2).
  3. Check the free spaces. For example, the number ’60’ means that there are still sixty tickets available. The ‘O’ means that all tickets are sold out.
  4. Found availability? Now just click and fill out the reservation form.

Live Availability – Ticket Machu Picchu + Intipunku (Route 1C)

Note: The availability is shown in real-time and corresponds to the number of spaces available on the selected date. “0” means that there is no more space available.

What experience does the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Ticket (Route 1C) offer?

  • This type of ticket offers a visit to the panoramic sector of Machu Picchu, as well as a short trekking route, which leads to the Intipunku (Sun Gate).
  • The visit to Machu Picchu is done through Circuit 1, one of the most preferred by visitors because it allows you to get a panoramic picture of Machu Picchu in the sector of the Guardian’s House (most of the photographs that are shared on the internet and social networks). In addition, from this viewpoint, you can see, from a distance, important Inca constructions such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Intihuatana, and more. In his tour of Machu Picchu, the visitor has approximately 2 hours.
  • Additionally, the highlight of this ticket, is that it allows you to hike to one of the peaks of Machu Picchu, the Intipunku sector at 2,720 meters above sea level. The hike is ascending by flat roads, the famous qhapac ñan (network of Inca roads). On the route, the visitor will be able to get beautiful shots of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. In addition, you can enjoy the flora, fauna, and natural environment of Machu Picchu. The hike is almost 2 kilometers uphill and takes 45 minutes on average. The tourist has up to 2 hours to make the round trip.
  • The Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket is only open to tourists during the so-called “high tourist season,” from June 19 to November 2. It is closed the rest of the year. However, this ticket can be purchased any day of the year. Because it only has 200 visits per day, this ticket must be purchased an average of two months in advance. Otherwise, there is a risk of no availability.
  • The ticket and the route to Intipunku are suitable for people of all ages. Children must be supervised by their parents. The ticket offers discounts for visitors under 18 years old, university students, and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations: citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

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What are the entry groups and times for the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket?

From 2024, the new entrance hours to Machu Picchu Intipunku are divided into four groups. All of them allow access to both the Intipunku route and circuit 1 of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (panoramic circuit).

Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket groups (Route 1C)Entrance time to Machu PicchuAverage visit timeDeparture time (approximate)
Group 1from 8 am a 9 am4 hours1 pm.
Group 2from 9 am a 10 am4 hours2 pm.
Group 3from 10 am a 11 am4 hours3 pm.
Group 4from 11 am a 12 am4 hours4 pm.
  • Intipunku in Machu Picchu Group 1
    • The first group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 8 am to 9 am.
    • The visiting time is 2 hours in Machu Picchu and 2 hours on the route to Intipunku.
  • Intipunku in Machu Picchu Group 2
    • The second group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 9 am to 10 am.
    • The visiting time is 2 hours in Machu Picchu and 2 hours on the route to Intipunku.
  • Intipunku at Machu Picchu Group 3
    • The third group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 10 am to 11 am.
    • The visiting time is 2 hours in Machu Picchu and 2 hours on the route to Intipunku.
  • Intipunku in Machu Picchu Group 4
    • The fourth group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 11 am to 12 am.
    • The visiting time is 2 hours in Machu Picchu and 2 hours on the route to Intipunku.

With the ‘Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)’ ticket, visitors can stay at Machu Picchu for up to four hours. The visit to the Inca city is made via the first or panoramic circuit. Visitors can appreciate Machu Picchu from the best viewpoint, located in the Guardian’s House area. Visitors have approximately two hours to take the best photos and receive a tour guide’s explanation. The remaining two hours are dedicated to hiking to the summit of Inti Punku, a nearly two-kilometer uphill route. The route provides a panoramic view of Machu Picchu, just as the Incas did, from the Sun Gate.

Map of the route with the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Ticket (Route 1C)

Map of the Intipunku of Machu Picchu tour
Map of the Intipunku of Machu Picchu tour

Why is it difficult to get availability for the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket?

The Intipunku ticket in Machu Picchu is one of the favorites of visitors from all over the world because it allows the visit to two of the best viewpoints of Machu Picchu: the Guardian’s House and the Intipunku (the Sun Gate).

However, this ticket only offers admission to about two hundred visitors per day, divided into four entrance groups: from 8 am to noon. Due to this low capacity, it is difficult to find tickets available at the last minute.

It is almost impossible to find the availability of this ticket if purchased in person in the city of Cusco. An exception is the purchase one day before in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village). This village receives one thousand tickets available for in-person purchase. However, there is also the risk of not finding free tickets.

Therefore, the best option is definitely to purchase the “Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)” ticket two months in advance on average. Online bookings are available from anywhere in the world.

How to find ticket availability for Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)?

The only way to find availability is by booking the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku entrance ticket (Route 1C) online in advance.

  • If you want to purchase this ticket during the low tourist season (November to May) you must purchase this ticket 1 or 2 months in advance.
  • If you want to make your purchase during the peak tourist season (June to November), you must purchase this ticket 2 or 3 months in advance.

The hike to Intipunku is an option available for visitors of all ages. This is because the route is through wide paths that do not represent any danger. That is why many families choose to buy this ticket. The other trekking routes in Machu Picchu are only suitable for visitors over 18 years old, such as the route to Huayna Picchu, the route to Machu Picchu Mountain, the route to Huayna Picchu, the route to the Great Cavern, the route to Huchuy Picchu and the route to the Inca Bridge.

Frequently asked questions about the availability of the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket

  • 1) What to do if the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket is not available?

    If this ticket is not available for the date and time of your preference, it is recommended to look for free tickets on another date or at another time. Otherwise, it is best to look for another type of ticket that does have tickets available. The last option is to make the purchase in person in the town of Aguas Calientes, at least one day before the visit.

  • 2) Is the availability shown for the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket on this site the same as on all websites?

    Yes, the availability shown on this website is the same as on the official Machu Picchu website.

  • 3) Can I visit Intipunku all year round?

    No, this Machu Picchu tourist attraction is only available for tourist visits during peak tourist season, from June 19 to November 2.

  • 4) Can I get availability if I get the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C) in Cusco?

    No, the in-person purchase in Cusco will always be a risk for the visitor because the availability is limited. Another option is to purchase Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village) where there are always a thousand free tickets.

  • 5) Can I buy the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket for next year?

    Yes, in ‘Boleto Machu Picchu’ you can purchase from one year to the next. The tickets will be sent in the last days of December or the first days of January.

  • 6) Is this hike to Intipunku suitable for all ages?

    Yes, the trekking route to the summit of Intipunku is suitable for tourists of all ages. The route is wide and safe, so everyone can hike it without any problems.

  • 7) How do I pay for the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C) if I find availability?

    To book the Intipunku at Machu Picchu ticket follow these steps:

    • a) Find the availability of the Intipunku ticket for the month, day, and group of your preference.
    • b) Complete the reservation form with your personal information.
    • c) Make the payment through any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, or PayPal card.
    • d) Print the tickets and present them on the day of your entrance to Machu Picchu and Intipunku (along with your passport or identity card with which you made the purchase).

  • 8) How many schedules does the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) ticket have?

    This ticket offers four different schedules, from 8:00 am to noon. Visitors must make their entrance to Machu Picchu respecting the schedule shown on their ticket.

  • 9) Can I get the classic photo of Machu Picchu with the Intipunku ticket?

    Yes, this ticket offers circuit 1, also called panoramic. This circuit offers the visit to the sector of the Guardian’s House from where you get the classic photo of Machu Picchu that all visitors are looking for.

  • 10) Is the route to Intipunku dangerous?

    No, this route follows wide Inca trails that are very safe for all visitors. Therefore, entry is open to visitors of all ages. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat or cap, hiking shoes, and snacks and rehydration drinks in your backpacks. The route is only available from June 19th to November 2nd.

Everything you need to visit Machu Picchu is here!

Your ticket to Machu Picchu

This ticket is the only ticket that allows entering the Wonder of the World. Reserve your income easily and securely. Remember that there are discounts for university students, minors and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Your transport to the train station

Do not you know how to approach the train station? Book the transfer to the station and forget the subject. The services leave and return punctually from the city of Cusco. Choose between shared or private options.

Your Train Ticket to Machu Picchu

The train trip is the safest, fastest and most convenient way to get to Machu Picchu. Choose between the two Expedition and Vistadome services. Pay with a discount for children and avoid the hassle of queuing in Cusco to purchase this ticket.

Your Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu

The last section to reach Machu Picchu is on a bus trip from Aguas Calientes. Choose the trip to climb, return or both. Avoid long queues the day of your visit. Take advantage of discounts for children and travel safely.

Your Official Tourist Guide

The visit to Machu Picchu with a tour guide is the best way to know the Wonder of the World. Choose between the shared or private option and in the language of your choice: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Here are the best guides of Peru.

Tour to Machu Picchu All Included

Forget the tickets, preparations and entrust your trip to Machu Picchu to the experts. The tours offer pick up, transfer, train ticket, bus, tour guide and entrance to Machu Picchu. There is also option to enter Huayna Picchu and lunch buffet.