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The Temple of the Condor at Machu Picchu: a bird made of rock

The Incas found a rock that already looked like wings and finished the bird themselves. The Temple of the Condor is on more routes than almost any other landmark in the city. Here is which tickets pass it.

October 5, 2026 · machupicchu.world team

Which tickets pass it

Both Circuit 2 routes, 2A and 2B, pass the Temple of the Condor near the end of the visit. All four Circuit 3 routes pass it too; 3B Royalty is the shortest of them, up to 2 h 30. The fountains in this sector still run on the original Inca spring channels.

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Circuit 3B Royalty

The royal lower sector — temples and sacred sites

$62 USD⏱ 2 h 30 max stay● Easy📅 Year-round

Is the Temple of the Condor on Circuit 1?

No. Circuit 1 stays on the upper platforms and its trails.

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