Machu Picchu 2025 Survival Guide: Every Mistake You'll Make (ALL VIDEOS IN 1)

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  @OfficialClintJames · 10 months ago (edited) · pinned

  Good news: You can get the famous “classic photo” with Machu Picchu behind you on all 10 routes. I added timestamps below so you can see each one.<br><br>Update 2026-06-14: misty43810 photographed the &quot;classic photo&quot; on all three circuits, great post: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Machupicchu/comments/1u42q5b/postcard_pictures_from_2a_3b_and_1b/">https://www.reddit.com/r/Machupicchu/comments/1u42q5b/postcard_pictures_from_2a_3b_and_1b/</a><br><br>Quick review: There are 10 routes total, grouped into different families (the Circuits).<br><br>Timestamps:<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY2A4PmXf0&amp;t=29">00:29</a> — Circuit 1: (Routes 1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D all offer this view.)<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY2A4PmXf0&amp;t=940">15:40</a> — Circuit 2: (Routes 2-A, 2-B)<br>This is the spot often marketed as the “classic photo,” but that’s just tourism marketing — the Inca didn’t have a “classic viewpoint.”<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY2A4PmXf0&amp;t=928">15:28</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY2A4PmXf0&amp;t=1338">22:18</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY2A4PmXf0&amp;t=1360">22:40</a> — Circuit 3: (Routes 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D.)<br><br>About Route 1-B:<br>Route 1-B is the main loop for all Circuit 1 routes. So if you buy something like 1-A, part of what you’re actually walking is 1-B.<br>It’s also the route most often pushed on Salkantay trekkers because it’s usually the last to sell out. It doesn’t go through the citadel, and it doesn’t include any additional special destinations (like Inca Bridge) like the other Circuit 1 routes.<br><br>If you&apos;re curious about any specific route, let me know!

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  @andersbahrami1649 · 2 months ago (edited)

  How are you so underrated?! This is some of the highest quality, most informative content I&apos;ve ever seen. Can&apos;t thank you enough. Good luck on your motorcycle journey.

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  @Anngrl69 · 3 weeks ago

  One of the most fun videos I’ve seen from binging Machu Picchu vlogs! You two have great personality and editing style

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  @GeorgeDavinci-is9hw · 11 months ago (edited)

  Thank you very much for this video. This is probably the MOST helpful video regarding traveling to Machu Picchu on YouTube. I’m shocked this video doesn’t have more views.

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  @bruddion · 1 year ago

  Thank you SO MUCH! This is by far the most informative and useful video for Machu Picchu to date. Super grateful!!!

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  @eenergabeener · 8 months ago

  This was such a fun video, all the little details and funny shots and bloopers. So circuit 3 is the way to go and buy tickets in advance. Thankyou for making this video!

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  @CrossFitMehedi · 1 month ago

  This is the most bada$$ pre-trip video I could have stumbled upon prior to our trip

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  @lastofuspartii8946 · 7 months ago

  Damn bro you need more views. You crushed this video with the tips and storytelling

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  @Keesh.be.trippin · 2 days ago

  Great info. Im doing circuit 1 due to not 2 or 3 tickets when i booked. Ill be ok just being there tbh. Your video gave some great insights. Maybe ill get lucky and grab a circuit 2 ticket once im there

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  @popoi47asca · 4 weeks ago

  I’m here at Aguas Calientes 😊 Mr Jorge helped picked me up at the train station and helped me with getting a ticket, bus ticket and what to do 😄 thank you for your video, I’m gonna do all 3 circuits, thank you for your video! I’m finally gonna do it! 😄

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  @WahGwaanGarden · 10 months ago

  I&apos;m going to Peru in a few weeks and have been binge watching videos. This has been one of the most helpful by far. Thanks!!

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  @epardee20 · 5 months ago

  I&apos;m getting Simon from GTA V and I&apos;m here for it.

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