What Machu Picchu tickets should you buy according to your child’s age and interest? What to do to get the discount on children’s tickets? The Wonder of the World has entrance tickets for people of all ages. However, some experiences are reserved only for older children. Solve all your doubts and visit the Inca City accompanied by the joy of the little ones.

• Travel to Machu Picchu with children
• How much does the Machu Picchu ticket for children cost?
• How to buy the Machu Picchu ticket for children?
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for children between 0 and 3 years of age
• Machu Picchu with babies
• Machu Picchu tickets for children between 3 and 18 years old
• Discounted tickets for children over 18 years old
• Other benefits for children in Machu Picchu
• Tips for your trip to Machu Picchu with children

Girl in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

Travel to Machu Picchu with children

Machu Picchu is one of the best destinations for family travel. The little ones can enjoy the history surrounding the Inca City, the unforgettable scenery of the Wonder of the World and the adventures offered by such incredible geography.

The main attractions to enjoy Machu Picchu with children are:

• The Inca City of Machu Picchu (allowed for people of all ages).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (only for people over 18 years old).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain (only over 18 years old).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (over 18 years old and only high season).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge (over 18 years old and only in high season).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (all ages and high season only).
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon (over 18 years old and high season).
• Ticket Machu Picchu Site Museum (allowed for all ages).

IMPORTANT
In mid 2024, changes were made to the entrance ticket to the mountains or other sites outside Machu Picchu. That is, the routes to Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon and more; only allow entry for those over 18 years of age. This new measure seems that it will change, with time. One of the recommendations we give is to consult the restrictions of the ticket you are acquiring or with which you are planning the trip. It is also advisable to seek the advice of a travel agency to avoid mistakes when booking tickets.

Children enjoying the adventure of visiting Machu Picchu

How much does the Machu Picchu ticket for children cost?

After the last ticket update, there are 7 types of tickets to enter Machu Picchu with different experiences. In total there are 10 tickets and 4 of the tickets have a similar experience and allow the tour of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. All these 4 tickets are designed as one. The rest of the 6 tickets are very different from each other and allow a tour to different enclosures.

These are the official prices of the Machu Picchu ticket for children from 8 to 12 years old:

*The countries of the Andean Community are Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

How to buy the Machu Picchu ticket for children?

Children under 3 years old do not pay for their entrance to Machu Picchu. They must only be accompanied by their parents and present their passport or identity card.

To book a ticket online, please follow the steps below:

• Check the availability of the Machu Picchu ticket of your choice.
• Click on ‘Reserve’ and fill out the reservation form (including the child’s information).
• Send an email with a copy or digital photo of the child’s passport or ID to info@boletomachupicchu.com.
• Make the payment of the Machu Picchu entrance fee through PayPal or another of our payment methods.
• In less than 24 hours (48 on weekends) you will receive the ticket in your email inbox. Just print it and present it on the day of your visit to Machu Picchu.
• Bring with you the identity documents with which you made the reservation (including the child’s documents).

Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for children between 0 and 3 years of age

Children between 0 and 3 years old do not pay to enter Machu Picchu. They will have to present their passport or an identity document with which their age can be corroborated. To enter they must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult (guardian).

Young children (between 5 and 8 years old) will not enjoy all that Machu Picchu has to offer. Instead, they can enjoy the visit to the Butterfly House in Machu Picchu town or take them to relax in the hot springs of the village.

Parents and children enjoying the wonder of the world

Machu Picchu with babies

You can take your baby to Machu Picchu and all its attractions. However, you will not be able to visit Huayna Picchu. This is because the entrance to this adventure is only allowed to people over 18 years old.

If you still want to tour some of the mountains of Machu Picchu with your baby, you can buy the Machu Picchu + Mountain ticket. Entrance is allowed to people of any age. The only way to bring a baby is through a baby sitter.

Machu Picchu tickets for children between 3 and 18 years old

People between 3 and 17 years old can access to special discounts, which are called “underage tickets”. As we saw above, only some tickets are available for minors.

It is important to check availability and also if minors can take the route. The ideal tickets for minors are those that allow the classic tours of the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Discounted tickets for children over 18 years old

Those over 18 years old can access any of the sites or attractions that can be done in Machu Picchu. The trekking routes will be ideal for groups of friends.

All entrance tickets to Machu Picchu have discounts for minors, but also for university students. They must be under 25 years old and be undergraduate students. To validate this discount you must attach a valid university card.

If your child is not one of those who enjoys hiking outdoors, you may be more interested in booking Machu Picchu Museum tickets. The Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum offers Inca remains found during excavations.

A family of tourists enjoying their trip to Machu Picchu

Other benefits for children in Machu Picchu

Free entrance to Machu Picchu Museum – Children enter free of charge to the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum.

Free entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain – Children (0 to 7 years old) enter free of charge to Machu Picchu Mountain as long as they are accompanied by their parents.

Discounted train fare – Infants (0 to 2 years old) travel free on the train carried by their parents. Children from 3 to 11 years old have a discount of almost half the normal adult fare.

Discounted bus ticket – Children (up to 12 years old) do not pay the price of the bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.

Tips for your trip to Machu Picchu with children

• Children’s skin is very sensitive. Bring everything to protect their skin: insect protection, sunscreen, hat, sunblock, etc.
• If you are coming with your children during the rainy season (November to March) bring waterproof clothing with you.
• The best way to avoid altitude sickness is not to get agitated, not to eat heavy meals and to drink plenty of coca tea, an ancestral remedy that was sacred to the Incas.
• Bring warm clothes with you. It can get very cold at night, especially during the dry season (April to October).
• The stones on the paths of Machu Picchu can be slippery, so bring your children with non-slip shoes, especially during the rainy season (November to March).
• Keep children under control. Machu Picchu is a beautiful place but designed to be inaccessible. For no reason should you go beyond the security cordons.
• The town of Aguas Calientes has great options for children such as: the hot springs of Machu Picchu (town), the ‘Casa de las Mariposas’ (Butterfly House), the Mandor Gardens, etc.

Advice from people who have been there

Machu Picchu

By: Jessica M.

“¡Machu Picchu surprised me!“

“The hike was unique, every step was worth it. The perfectly constructed agricultural terraces and the Lost City in the middle of the jungle are an engineering marvel, I highly recommend visiting this special place!“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 31, 2024