Technical assessments, maintenance and rehabilitation work have been carried out in a multi-sectoral manner.

1. The Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, the National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP), and the Regional Government of Cusco, represented by the Regional Management of Foreign Trade, Tourism, and Crafts (GERCETUR), announce the opening of the Inca Trail Network of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, beginning April 1, 2025.
2. To this end, technical evaluations, maintenance, and rehabilitation work have been carried out in a multisectoral manner, including the participation of the District Municipality of Machu Picchu and the organized private sector.
3. The reopening will entail certain conditions that allow for a gradual restart of tourism operations and are intended to protect the physical integrity of visitors, operators, and support staff from the risks posed by weather conditions. Therefore, the following conditions apply:
   • 3.1. For Routes 1, 2, and 3, which begin in Piscacucho (km. 82), Qoriwayrachina (km. 88), and Salkantay, respectively, the following must be taken into account:
     • On the Tarayoc–Hatunchaca section, depending on the weather, continuous travel is recommended as terrain conditions may improve.
     • Approximately 0.6 miles past the Wayllabamba camp, a 300-meter-long trail must be used along the upper section of the traditional road.
     • Due to landslides in the Caracol sector, from Phuyupatamarka, the old road must be used, which has been rehabilitated for this purpose. This road leads through the Qantupata–Torrepata–Intipata and Wiñaywayna sectors.
     • The Wiñaywayna camp is temporarily closed for overnight stays and is considered solely a transit point.
     • Groups who had chosen the Wayllabamba–Pacaymayo and Wiñaywayna camps as their third overnight stay will be relocated to the Phuyupatamarka sector. This information will be provided in the Piscacucho sector.
     • Likewise, organized groups with camps in the Ayapata and Chaquiqocha sectors must make their way directly to the Llaqta of Machu Picchu, as the Wiñaywayna camp is temporarily closed.
     • In the section beyond the “50 Grados” sector, depending on the weather, continuous movement is recommended, as terrain conditions may improve.
   • 3.2. For Route 5, which begins at km 104 (Chachabamba), the rehabilitated road leading to the Choquesuysuy sector must be used, as the road connecting Chachabamba with Wiñaywayna has been temporarily closed. From Choquesuysuy, the route must ascend to Wiñaywayna and continue toward the Intipunku sector, reiterating the previous recommendation.
4. It is important to note that rehabilitation and maintenance work continues on the Inka Trail Network. Likewise, ongoing maintenance will be carried out on the Phuyupatamarka – Qantupata – Intipata road to ensure the condition of the existing routes. It is estimated that the routes will be fully rehabilitated, in their original condition, by the end of July 2025, pending improved weather conditions.
5. Tourism companies are urged to strictly comply with all the provisions indicated, as well as with the requirements of field personnel from both the Ministry of Culture and SERNANP. If any non-compliance is identified, appropriate corrective measures will be taken within the framework of current tourism service contracts.
6. Likewise, during the days spent on the Inka Trail, the official guide or licensed tourism professional plays an important role, being responsible for ensuring compliance by the members of their organized group.
7. Any changes or modifications to the routes will be communicated promptly.