Route 1-B: Upper Terrace
Panoramic views from the terraces, without a mountain climb.
- Maximum visit time on the published map
- 2 hours and 30 minutes
This is the limit shown on the Ministry of Culture map, not a guaranteed walking time. Check the current conditions of your ticket.
- Physical effort
- Less demanding than the mountain routes, with steps up to the terraces.
- Availability
- The official listing does not restrict it to high season. Spaces, entry times and possible closures must be confirmed for your date.
What is this route like?
Route 1-B focuses on the upper terraces and the broad view of the Inka city. It is an option for spending your visit observing the site and taking photographs from the panoramic sector.
The route does not descend into the urban sector or include a mountain. Although there is no long climb, reaching the terraces involves changes in elevation and steps; this is not a level walk.
What the route includes
- Access to the upper terrace sector marked on the map.
- A panoramic perspective of Machu Picchu.
- Observation and explanation areas of circuit 1.
What this route does not include
- Streets, squares and buildings in the urban sector.
- Machupicchu Mountain, Waynapicchu, Intipunku and the Inka Bridge.
Before you choose
your ticket
If you want to walk through archaeological sectors as well as enjoy the view, compare routes 2-A and 2-B before booking.
On the official TuBoleto platform, select circuit 1 and check code 1-B, the date and entry time before paying. Also check age restrictions and the documents required for your fare.
Admission to the archaeological site and train, bus or guide services are arranged separately unless your booking explicitly includes them. If the route includes a mountain, also confirm its checkpoint entry time when planning the rest of your day.
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