Due to its comprehensive tour of the most famous locations and breathtaking views, Machu Picchu Circuit 2, also known as the Classic Circuit, is the favorite among tourists.
This circuit takes around 2-2.5 hours and allows you to explore the lower portions of the site and to get stunning pictures of Machu Picchu and its ruins. Let’s learn more about the most popular circuit below!
Route 2-A, which provides a complete tour of Machu Picchu’s most famous and picturesque sites, is ideal for first-time visitors. Highlights are the enormous agricultural terraces, the elaborate stonework of the Temple of the Sun and Sacred Rock.
This circuit ensures you see Machu Picchu in all its splendor and historical depth, which makes it the best option for taking the postcard-like photo.
If you want to add another hike with an impressive view to this route, then make sure to learn more about the differences between Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu. The corresponding routes for these hikes are Route 3-A and Route 1-A, respectively.
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From the lower platform, Route 2-B, also referred to as the Lower Terraces Route, you get a unique view of Machu Picchu from an additional viewpoint. Just like the other route, you also get to visit the lower parts with some minor route differences to 2-A.
Highlights include the opportunity to look at the site’s foundation structures and to get up-close views of the terrace system, among others.
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For those of you that are curious about the Incas’ agricultural and structural creativity while getting the classic view, we recommend circuit 2 that we include in our Machu Picchu tours.
Both of these circuits aren’t the right fit for you? Then have a look at our in-depth article about the different Machu Picchu circuits.
Discovering Circuit 2, which includes Routes 2-A and 2-B, is a must-do activity for anyone visiting Machu Picchu, also known as the New Wonder of the World.
While Route 2-B offers a unique perspective from the lower terraces, showcasing the site’s agricultural expertise and foundational architecture, Route 2-A offers classic, postcard-like views and access to iconic sites like the Sun Gate and Temple of the Sun.
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Circuit 2, also called the Classic Circuit, is a route that covers the most famous viewpoints and lower sections of the citadel. It typically takes 2 to 2.5 hours to complete and includes the classic view of Machu Picchu.
Route 2-A, the Designed Route, gives a full tour of iconic areas with postcard-like views and stops such as the Temple of the Sun and the Sacred Rock. Route 2-B, the Lower Terraces Route, starts from the lower platform and highlights terrace systems and foundation structures while still offering the classic view.
Yes. Both Route 2-A and Route 2-B include access to the classic Machu Picchu viewpoint, which is why Circuit 2 is popular with first-time visitors.
Book several months in advance. Circuit 2 is in high demand, and spots often sell out well ahead of time.
Yes. You can add Machu Picchu Mountain via Route 3-A or Huayna Picchu via Route 1-A for an additional hike and different viewpoints.
