Machu Picchu is surrounded by mountains, three of which stand out above the others, Putucusi Mountain, Waynapicchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. Precisely this last one, the “old mountain”, becomes the best hiking alternative if you could not get a ticket for the Huayna Picchu mountain.

• Not to be confused: This mountain is not Huayna Picchu
• Why choose the Machu Picchu + Mountain option?
• Ticket Characteristics

The Machu Picchu + mountain ticket is a great option to choose on your visit to the Inca city.

Not to be confused: This mountain is not Huayna Picchu

Machu Picchu Mountain is not the same as Huayna Picchu. This summit is located south of the citadel of Machu Picchu, just in front of the Waynapicchu. It is the great mountain on which was built the sacred city of the Incas, and precisely because of it, Machu Picchu owes its name. It rises to more than 3000 m.a.s.l. being a higher mountain and with an even better view than Huayna Picchu, and is increasingly being recognized as one of the great attractions of Machu Picchu.

Why choose the Machu Picchu + Mountain option?

This combination corresponds to one of the 4 types of tickets to enter Machu Picchu. If you want to see Machu Picchu from the top, this is your best alternative, the Machu Picchu Mountain allows you to make a spectacular hike along its trails, which unlike the Huayna Picchu, are wide and with a gentler slope, a journey that can be done by everyone, and from which you can get the most spectacular panoramic views of the entire Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, it is even possible to see the nearby snow-capped mountains.

In addition, the climb to the mountain is complemented by a tour of the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu, which will give you a complete and satisfactory visit to the sacred Inca llacta.

On the way to the summit of Machu Picchu mountain

Ticket Characteristics

The Machu Picchu + Mountain ticket includes three entrance groups, which have a limit of availability.

• Group 1

  • It allows the entrance of up to 200 people.
  • Allows entry to Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m.
  • The entrance to climb the mountain is between 7 and 8 in the morning.
  • The travel time up and down is 3 to 4 hours.
  • After climbing the mountain you will be able to tour the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • The ticket allows you to stay inside the Inca city until 2:00 p.m. maximum.

• Group 2

  • It allows the entrance of up to 200 people.
  • Allows entry to Machu Picchu from 7:00 a.m.
  • The entrance to climb the mountain is between 7 and 8 in the morning.
  • The travel time up and down is 3 to 4 hours.
  • After climbing the mountain you will be able to tour the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • The ticket allows you to stay inside the Inca city until 2:00 p.m. maximum.

• Group 3

  • It allows the entrance of up to 400 people.
  • Allows entry to Machu Picchu from 8:00 a.m.
  • The entrance to climb the mountain is between 9 and 10 in the morning.
  • The travel time up and down is 3 to 4 hours.
  • Before or after climbing the mountain you can visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • The ticket allows you to stay inside the Inca city until 3:00 p.m. maximum.

Among the advantages of climbing this mountain is that there are more entrance quotas (800 per day), it is also a hike that everyone can do, since its trails are safe. The scenic beauty that can be observed and its varied flora and fauna make the tour simply spectacular. The ancient mountain that houses the Inca city is undoubtedly one of the great attractions of Machu Picchu.

Advice from people who have been there

Machu Picchu Mountain

By: Hernan V.

“A fascinating mountain“

“Hiking up the Machu Picchu mountain was one of the best things we did with my friends during our visit to the wonder of the Incas. Dozens of spectacular photos will do justice to this incredible place.“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, July 26, 2024