Tickets to Machu Picchu: Complete Guide
Learn how to get tickets to Machu Picchu and access the ancient Inca city. Simply plan your trip as follows: a) check availability, b) choose your preferred ticket, c) complete the reservation form, and d) pay for your tickets with a debit or credit card.
- Guide to buying your Machu Picchu tickets online
- Guide to buying your tickets to Machu Picchu in Cusco
- Guide to buying your Machu Picchu tickets during the peak tourist season
- All types of tickets to Machu Picchu and their schedules
- Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A)
- Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)
- Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)
- Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D)
- Machu Picchu Classic Circuit
- Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A)
- Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)
- Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C)
- Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route)
- All tours in Machu Picchu
- Ticket prices to Machu Picchu
- Difference between the mountains and Machu Picchu
- Guide to getting discounts on Machu Picchu tickets
- More information about tickets to Machu Picchu
- Learn a little more about Machu Picchu
- Questions and answers about ticket sales to Machu Picchu
Classic photo of Machu Picchu
Can I get tickets to Machu Picchu in person in Cusco?
Tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased online or in person in Cusco, as well as in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). However, Peruvian authorities stipulate that all tickets must be sold online only. This is the best option and the one currently and will be used in the future. It is recommended to purchase tickets online two or three months in advance, as availability is limited. As a last resort, you can purchase tickets in the town of Aguas Calientes, where there are a thousand tickets available every day.
| Ticket type | Including | Circuit in Machu Picchu | Photo included | Age limit | Temporary closure | Approximate price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A) | Includes Machu Picchu and a mountain | Circuit 1 | Classic photo postcard | For ages 12 and up* | Open all year round | 60 USD |
| Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) | Only includes Machu Picchu | Circuit 1 | Classic photo postcard | All ages | Open all year round | 45 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) | Includes Machu Picchu and a trek to an Inca construction | Circuit 1 | Classic photo postcard | All ages | Open from June 19th to November 2nd | 45 USD |
| Machu Picchu Ticket + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) | Includes Machu Picchu and a trek to an Inca construction | Circuit 1 | Classic photo postcard | For ages 12 and up* | Open from June 19th to November 2nd | 45 USD |
| Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Ticket (Route 2A) | Only includes Machu Picchu | Circuit 2 | Classic photo postcard | All ages | Open all year round | 45 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) | Only includes Machu Picchu | Circuit 2 | Classic photo postcard | All ages | Open all year round | 45 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) | Includes Machu Picchu and a mountain | Circuit 3 | Nice photo from the bottom | For ages 12 and up* | Open all year round | 60 USD |
| Machu Picchu Ticket Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) | Only includes Machu Picchu | Circuit 3 | Nice photo from the bottom | All ages | Open all year round | 45 USD |
| Machu Picchu Ticket + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) | Includes Machu Picchu and a trek to an Inca construction | Circuit 3 | Nice photo from the bottom | For ages 12 and up* | Open from June 19th to November 2nd | 60 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) | Includes Machu Picchu and a mountain | Circuit 3 | Nice photo from the bottom | For ages 12 and up* | Open from June 19th to November 2nd | 45 USD |
* Children aged 12 to 17 may only enter when accompanied by their parents or guardian.
Guide to buying your Machu Picchu tickets online
You can purchase tickets to Machu Picchu online or directly in Cusco. However, if you wait until you arrive in Peru to purchase your tickets, you run the risk of not finding them available.
To purchase Machu Picchu admission tickets online, follow these steps:
- Visit the website of an authorized travel agency. (Make sure it’s an official travel agency.)
- All websites offering tickets to Machu Picchu have an availability calendar, so be sure to check if there are still any available tickets.
- If you find availability, click “Reserve” and fill in your personal information. Check carefully that your ID (or passport) number is entered correctly.
- Check if you qualify for one of the discounts (for minors, university students, and tourists from the CAN (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia). Pay for your ticket with a credit or debit card (usually Visa or MasterCard).
- You’ll receive your Machu Picchu ticket in your email inbox (PDF); print it and present it along with your ID or passport on the day of your visit to the Inca city. Check your spam folder in case the ticket arrived there.
Guide to buying your tickets to Machu Picchu in Cusco
You can purchase entrance tickets to Machu Picchu online, or you can also purchase them in person in Cusco, or even in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). This option may be a good fit if you purchase them during the low tourist season (January, February, and March), three, four, or five days before your visit.
To purchase tickets to Machu Picchu in person in Cusco, follow these steps:
- Make the trip to the city of Cusco (first on a flight to Lima and then another flight to Cusco).
- After checking into your hotel, make sure to visit one of the authorized ticket offices: at 340 Maruri Street and 210 Garcilaso Avenue. Both are located in the historic center of Cusco.
- Request a ticket for your preferred time slot. Check availability. If you find available tickets, purchase your ticket. If you don’t find availability, look for another type of ticket and time slot that does have available seats.
- Check if you qualify for one of the discounts (for minors, university students, and tourists from the CAN: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia).
- Pay for your ticket with a credit or debit card (usually Visa or MasterCard). You can also pay with cash.
You will receive your printed Machu Picchu ticket. You can also request to receive your ticket in your email inbox.
Can I get tickets to Machu Picchu in person in the town of Aguas Calientes?
Tickets to Machu Picchu can also be purchased in person in the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machupicchu Pueblo due to its proximity to the Machu Picchu archaeological site (just 10 kilometers away). Authorities from the Peruvian Ministry of Culture have made available 1,000 tickets that can be purchased in person in this town. Tickets can be purchased at the Ministry of Culture offices, right in the main plaza. Due to the large number of visitors seeking these tickets, there is a 2- to 3-hour line. Some visitors even need to register to purchase their tickets the following day. This option is not recommended, as there is a risk of no availability.
Guide to buying your Machu Picchu tickets during the peak tourist season
- To preserve Machu Picchu, the Peruvian government has placed limits on the number of people who can enter the Inca city each day.
- For this reason, each type of Machu Picchu ticket has a limited number of entries. To ensure availability, you must purchase tickets in advance.
- June through October is peak tourist season in Machu Picchu, so tickets should be booked well in advance.
- The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket is the most difficult to obtain, as only 350 tickets are available daily. During peak tourist season, it’s recommended to purchase tickets three to four months in advance.
- Additionally, the ‘Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit (Route 2A)’ and ‘Machu Picchu Classic or Lower Terrace Circuit (Route 2B)’ tickets are the most popular, as they allow for classic photos and a tour of the site’s main stone structures (Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the Three Windows, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, Water Fountains, and more). These tickets must be purchased online through our website, on average, two months in advance.
At the entrance to Machu Picchu,
you will need to present your printed Machu Picchu ticket along with the document you used to make your reservation (ID, passport). Students will need to present their current university ID.
All types of tickets to Machu Picchu and their schedules
There are 10 types of tickets that offer different experiences at Machu Picchu. All include admission to the Inca city, so you’ll still get to see the famous Inca archaeological site.
Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A)
This ticket provides access to the Inca city and Machu Picchu Mountain. Only 300 tourists are allowed per day. The archaeological site is visited via Circuit 1, or the Upper Route. This circuit offers a quick but memorable visit to the Guardian’s House area. There, visitors can take the best postcard photos of Machu Picchu. The ticket also includes access to the hiking route to Machu Picchu Mountain, located at the highest point of the site. The ticket provides approximately 3 hours of mountain visits, while 1 hour of Machu Picchu is also allowed via Circuit 1.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entry to Machu Picchu Mountain is at 6:00 am
- Group 2: Entry to Machu Picchu Mountain is at 8:00 am
Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)
This ticket includes a visit to Machu Picchu via Circuit 1, which ascends stone steps to the Guardian’s House area. This is where the classic or most famous photo of Machu Picchu is taken. Visitors can also see the stone structures of the archaeological site in the distance, such as the Main Temple, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Condor, and more. This ticket allows up to 2 hours and 30 minutes to stay in the Inca citadel.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Admission is from 6 am to 7 am
- Group 2: Admission is from 7 am to 8 am
- Group 3: Admission is from 8 am to 9 am
- Group 4: Admission is from 9 am to 10 am
- Group 5: Admission is from 10 am to 11 am
- Group 6: Admission is from 11 am to 12 am
- Group 7: Admission is from 12 pm to 1 pm
- Group 8: Admission is from 1 pm to 2 pm
- Group 9: Admission is from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Group 10: Admission is from 3 pm to 4 pm
Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)
This ticket includes a visit to Machu Picchu via Circuit 1, which ascends stone steps to the Guardian’s House (the main viewpoint of the archaeological site). This is where the classic or most famous photo of Machu Picchu can be taken. Visitors can also see the stone structures of the archaeological site in the distance, such as the Main Temple, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Condor, and more. The ticket also includes a hike to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, which was the main entrance to the Inca city during the Tahuantinsuyu Empire. The ticket allows two hours to hike to Intipunku and another two hours to visit Machu Picchu via Circuit 1.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entry to Inti Punku is at 8:00 am
- Group 2: Entry to Inti Punku is at 9:00 am
- Group 3: Entry to Inti Punku is at 10:00 am
- Group 4: Entry to Inti Punku is at 11:00 am
Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D)
This ticket also includes a visit to Machu Picchu via Circuit 1, which ascends stone steps to the Guardian’s House (the main viewpoint of the archaeological site). This is where the classic or most famous photo of Machu Picchu can be taken. Visitors can also see Inca buildings in the distance, such as the Main Temple, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Condor, and more. The ticket also includes a hike to the rarely explored Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu, a wooden log bridge on a stone base that marked the eastern boundary of the Inca citadel. The ticket allows up to one hour for the round-trip hike across the Inca Bridge. It also allows two hours to visit Machu Picchu via Circuit 1.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entry to the Inka Bridge is at 8:00 am
- Group 2: Entry to the Inka Bridge is at 9:00 am
- Group 3: Entry to the Inka Bridge is at 10:00 am
- Group 4: Entry to the Inka Bridge is at 11:00 am
Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic ticket (Route 2A) and Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace ticket (Route 2B)
These two tickets provide access to Machu Picchu’s main structures: temples, residences, plazas, and terraces. They also offer the classic photo of Machu Picchu from near the Guardian’s House. However, this ticket does not allow you to access the trails of the Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, or Huchuy Picchu mountains.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Admission is from 6 am to 7 am
- Group 2: Admission is from 7 am to 8 am
- Group 3: Admission is from 8 am to 9 am
- Group 4: Admission is from 9 am to 10 am
- Group 5: Admission is from 10 am to 11 am
- Group 6: Admission is from 11 am to 12 am
- Group 7: Admission is from 12 pm to 1 pm
- Group 8: Admission is from 1 pm to 2 pm
- Group 9: Admission is from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Group 10: Admission is from 3 pm to 4 pm
Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A)
This ticket allows you to visit Machu Picchu via Circuit 3, also known as the Royal Circuit, as it includes visits to the temples in the lower part of the archaeological site, such as the House of the Inca and the Temple of the Sun. It also includes visits to other Inca structures, such as the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, and the Sacred Springs. The ticket also offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Inca city from the agricultural sector (lower part of the Inca site). The ticket also includes the famous hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu. The duration of the hike at Huayna Picchu is 3 hours. The duration of the hike to Machu Picchu with Circuit 3 is 1 hour.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entrance to Huayna Picchu is at 7:00 am
- Group 2: Entrance to Huayna Picchu is at 9:00 am
Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)
This ticket includes a visit to Machu Picchu via Circuit 3, which covers the main structures in the lower part of Machu Picchu, such as the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, and the Sacred Fountains. The ticket also includes a beautiful panoramic photo of Machu Picchu from the lower part, that is, from the agricultural sector. This ticket allows up to 2 hours and 30 minutes to stay in the Inca citadel.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Admission is from 6 am to 7 am
- Group 2: Admission is from 7 am to 8 am
- Group 3: Admission is from 8 am to 9 am
- Group 4: Admission is from 9 am to 10 am
- Group 5: Admission is from 10 am to 11 am
- Group 6: Admission is from 11 am to 12 am
- Group 7: Admission is from 12 pm to 1 pm
- Group 8: Admission is from 1 pm to 2 pm
- Group 9: Admission is from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Group 10: Admission is from 3 pm to 4 pm
Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C)
This ticket includes a visit to Machu Picchu via Circuit 3, which covers the main structures in the lower part of Machu Picchu, such as the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, and the Sacred Fountains. The ticket also allows you to take a beautiful panoramic photo of Machu Picchu from the lower part, that is, from the agricultural sector. The ticket also allows you to hike to the Temple of the Moon, also known as the Great Cave, a mysterious religious stone structure built over a natural cave. The hike takes approximately four hours in total. The tour time for Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu is an average of one hour.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entry to the Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern is at 7:00 am
- Group 2: Entry to the Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern is at 8:00 am
Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route)
This ticket provides access to the Inca city and Machu Picchu Mountain. Only 50 tourists are allowed per day. The visit to Machu Picchu is made through Circuit 3, which allows visits to the temples in the lower sector or royal sector: the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains, the Water Mirrors, and the agricultural sector (there you will get a memorable panoramic photo of the site). The ticket also allows access to the route to the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain, a challenging experience but full of beautiful landscapes. The time limit for visiting the mountain is 4 hours, while the time limit for visiting Machu Picchu is 1 hour.
These are the current hours:
- Group 1: Entry to Huchuy Picchu is at 9.00 am
- Group 2: Entry to Huchuy Picchu is at 11.00 am
All tours in Machu Picchu
Each of the different types of tickets to Machu Picchu offers a set route that allows for different experiences. Route 1 is included in the tickets: Learn about each of the routes in Machu Picchu:
Circuit 1 in Machu Picchu
- Circuit 1 is included in four types of tickets: a) the Machu Picchu + Mountain entrance (Route 1A), b) the Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace entrance (Route 1B), c) the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku entrance (Route 1C) and d) the Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge entrance (Route 1D).
- Circuit 1 at Machu Picchu allows you to tour the upper part of the Inca citadel, where you can enjoy the best panoramic views of the archaeological site.
- This tour allows you to visit the Guardian’s House area, where you can take the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu.
- This tour takes approximately 1 hour. It is recommended for all, including seniors and children, who enjoy beautiful landscapes and photography.
Machu Picchu Circuit 1
Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu
- Circuit 2 is included in two types of tickets: a) the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed entrance (Route 2A) and b) the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace entrance (Route 2B).
- Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu allows for a more comprehensive tour of the upper and lower parts of the Inca archaeological site, including the religious and urban sectors.
- This tour allows you to visit the area surrounding the Guardian’s House, the spot where visitors can take the classic postcard photo of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. The first ticket allows for a higher viewpoint, while the second ticket allows for a lower terrace.
- The main Inca structures included in Circuit 2 are: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Water Fountains, the agricultural sector, and more.
- This tour takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is recommended for everyone. Children and older adults should enjoy hiking. This tour is the most recommended for a visit to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Circuit 2
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu
- Circuit 3 is included in four types of tickets: a) the entrance to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A), b) the entrance to Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B), c) the entrance to Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) and d) the entrance to Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D).
- Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu allows you to tour the lower part of the Inca city, including the agricultural sector and the sacred precinct.
- This tour does not allow a visit to the Guardian’s House area, where tourists can take the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. However, it does allow a photograph from the lower level, similar to this famous photo.
- The main Inca buildings included in Circuit 3 are: the agricultural sector, the Water Fountains, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, and more.
- This circuit takes approximately 1 hour. It is recommended for everyone, including seniors, children, people with disabilities, and the entire family.
Machu Picchu Circuit 3
Ticket prices to Machu Picchu
Ticket prices to Machu Picchu depend on the website where you purchase them. Of course, the cheapest tickets are available on the official website (www.machupicchu.gob.pe). However, one of the most practical and well-informed ways to obtain admission is through an authorized travel agency (www.boletomachupicchu.com).
Find out the official prices for tickets to Machu Picchu:
| Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Tickets (Routes 2A and 2B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets to Machu Picchu Temples, Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 118 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Machu Picchu + Mountain Tickets (Route 1A) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 118 S/. | 90 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 152 S/. | 64 S/. |
| University | 77 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 70 S/. | 32 S/. |
| Tickets Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of visitor | Price in Peruvian soles | CAN (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or Colombia) |
| Adult | 200 S/. | 112 S/. |
| University | 125 S/. | 80 S/. |
| Minor (3 to 17 years old) | 118 S/. | 80 S/. |
Difference between the mountains and Machu Picchu
Tickets to Machu Picchu offer an adventure experience on three mountains surrounding the Inca city: Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu, and Huchuy Picchu. What do each of these adventures offer, and what are their similarities and differences?
| The mountains of Machu Picchu: Huayna Picchu, Machupicchu and Huchuy Picchu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Differences | Huayna Picchu Mountain | Machu Picchu Mountain | Huchuy Picchu Mountain |
| Meaning | Young mountain (in Quechua) | Old mountain (in Quechua) | Small mountain (in Quechua) |
| Location | North of the archaeological site (Sacred Rock sector) | South of the archaeological site (Guardian’s House sector) | North of the archaeological site (Sacred Rock sector) |
| Height | 2,720 meters above sea level | 3,082 meters above sea level | 2,497 meters above sea level |
| Route distance | 2 kilometers | 2.5 kilometers | 700 meters |
| Earrings | 60-degree elevation sections | Sections of 30 degrees of elevation | 45 degree elevation sections |
| Walking time | Route to the summit of 1 hour 30 minutes | 2-hour summit route | 45-minute route to the summit |
| Difficulty | Demanding – medium | Demanding – medium | Moderate |
| Restrictions | Suitable only for those over 18 years of age | Suitable only for those over 18 years of age | Suitable only for those over 18 years of age |
| Cost | Tickets for Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu cost 200 soles for foreign adults. | Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain costs 200 soles for foreign adults | Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu costs 152 soles for a foreign adult |
| Circuit in Machu Picchu | Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket includes circuit 3 | Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket includes circuit 1 | Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu ticket includes circuit 3 |
| Advantages | A very adventurous route surrounded by Inca buildings | A very challenging route, but surrounded by trees, birds and butterflies. | Route suitable for the whole family |
| Disadvantages | Only those over 18 years of age are allowed to enter. | The most demanding hike that takes 2 to 3 hours | Short walk that takes only 30 to 40 minutes |
Guide to getting discounts on Machu Picchu tickets
The Machu Picchu entrance ticket offers discounts for:
- Minors.
- University students.
- Citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia).
- To access the discount for minors: send an email with an image of the ID (or passport) of the visitor under 18 years of age.
- To access the university student discount, please send an email with an image of a current university ID (not ISIC) for undergraduate students under 25 years of age.
- To access the discount for citizens of the Andean Community: send an email with an image of the visitor’s ID, passport, or foreigner’s card whose nationality is from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, or Bolivia.
More information about tickets to Machu Picchu
- The cost of admission to Machu Picchu will depend on the type of ticket you prefer, as well as your nationality, age, and whether you are a university student.
- Children under 3 years old do not pay to enter Machu Picchu. They must be accompanied by their parents, who must present a passport or ID document certifying the child’s age.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu are only valid for the selected day and time of entry. Re-entry is not permitted on a different day or time.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased online through a travel agency or the official ticket sales website.
- Only travel agencies offer discounted ticket sales for university students.
Tourist in the Inca city of Machu Picchu
Learn a little more about Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu was made known to the world in 1911 by Hiram Bingham .
- In 1983 it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- In 2016, it was voted the world’s best tourist destination by the TripAdvisor travel community.
- In 2007 it was chosen as one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
- Don’t forget that Cusco is the best tourist destination in South America. There, in addition to Machu Picchu, you’ll find many things to do, such as visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Humantay Lagoon, Rainbow Mountain, Maras, Moray, and more.
Machu Picchu
Questions and answers about ticket sales to Machu Picchu
1) Can I buy tickets to Machu Picchu online?
Yes, admission tickets are now sold online through our website, Boletomachupicchu .
2) And can I buy the entrance to Machu Picchu in the town of Aguas Calientes?
Yes, the town of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo) offers up to a thousand tickets for in-person purchase. However, there’s a risk that tickets will sell out quickly. Therefore, the most recommended way to purchase tickets is online months in advance.
3) What is the official ticket sales site for Machu Picchu?
The official ticket sales site for Machu Picchu is www.machupicchu.gob.pe.
4) Can I also purchase tickets to Machu Picchu through an online travel agency?
Yes, ticket sales to Machu Picchu are also available through the web platforms of authorized travel agencies.
5) How far in advance should I purchase my ticket to Machu Picchu online?
Online ticket purchases must be made at least two to three months in advance. Otherwise, admission tickets may sell out due to limited availability.
6) How do I purchase a ticket to Machu Picchu online?
University students must have a valid undergraduate ID. Students must also be under 25 years old at the time of their visit. Upon entering Machu Picchu, you must show your valid ID.
7) How do I purchase a ticket to Machu Picchu online with a university discount?
Yes. The Machu Picchu postage stamp is a beautiful souvenir of your trip to the Wonder of the World. To get it, simply request it at the exit gate and then ask for it at the entrance control of the Inca site.
8) Can I buy my ticket to Machu Picchu from my country?
Yes, with online ticket sales for Machu Picchu, visitors can purchase tickets from the comfort of their home, anywhere in the world.
9) Can I buy my ticket to Machu Picchu in the city of Cusco?
No, tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased 100% online through the official website or through the website of an authorized travel agency.
10) Is it safe to purchase tickets to Machu Picchu online?
Yes, purchasing tickets to Machu Picchu online is secure if you purchase them through the official platform or an authorized online travel agency. During the purchase, your information is protected by an online security system.
Advice from people who have been there
By: Shamy F.“Mountain Guide“
“Do not miss the living city of Machu Picchu and the impressive mountains that surround it, I also recommend going to the Inca stone bridge. Stay as long as you can to go to the hot springs, the waterfalls of Mandor, the site museum, and the butterfly farm, these are places you should not miss.“
By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, April 15, 2025