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Complete information about Huayna Picchu mountain

Climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain is the ultimate adventure in Machu Picchu. The hike to its summit is a unique experience during your visit to the city of the Incas. It’s a nearly 2-kilometer route along stone paths built by the Incas themselves more than 500 years ago. To enter this mountain, you must purchase the ticket “Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu (Route 3A).” Learn all the information about this mountain.

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Huayna Picchu mountain, unique and incredible
Huayna Picchu mountain, unique and incredible

Huayna Picchu Mountain: The Most Incredible Experience in Machu Picchu

  • Huayna Picchu mountain is over 2,700 meters above sea level, about 300 meters above the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
  • The trails on this mountain are so amazing that it has been considered one of the most incredible short hikes on the planet.
  • From the top of Huayna Picchu, you can see some of the best views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. This isn’t the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu, but it does give you a unique, distant view that gives you a better view of the entire archaeological site.
  • The paths to the summit of Huayna Picchu were built by the Incas, who performed religious ceremonies there.
  • Today, it’s one of the most popular adventures for tourists visiting Machu Picchu. Visitors should purchase their tickets three or four months in advance.

This is the summary information of the Huayna Picchu mountain:

Huayna Picchu MountainInformation
Price200 S/.
Attractions includedMachu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountain.
Summit height2,693 meters above sea level.
Kilometers of walking2 kilometers.
Walking difficultyModerate – high.
Circuit in Machu PicchuCircuit 4.
Buildings in Machu PicchuThe Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Sun, the Water Mirrors, the Temple of the 3 Windows and other minor buildings.
Buildings on Huayna PicchuTemple of the Moon (The Great Cavern).
Photos in Machu PicchuLandscape photos from the top of Huayna Picchu.
Tourists per day200 visitors.
Minimum age12 years old.
Re-entry to Machu PicchuNo.
Tour guideNot mandatory.
Buy in advanceOnline 3 or 4 months before.

The entrance to Huayna Picchu in 2025

  • In 2025, the entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain will remain open.
  • Access to Huayna Picchu mountain has been reduced from 400 to 200 people per day.
  • The tour of Huayna Picchu with a tour guide is not mandatory.
  • As in previous years, admission is open to persons over 12 years of age accompanied by a guardian or parent.
  • The time limit for visiting both Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain is 6 hours from the moment the tourist enters.

What are the groups and schedules for Huayna Picchu?

These are the updated schedules with the ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A)’ ticket.

  • First group:

    • Entrance to Machu Picchu: From 6 in the morning.
    • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: Between 7 and 8 in the morning.
    • Tickets available: 50.

  • Second group:

    • Entrance to Machu Picchu: From 7 in the morning.
    • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: Between 8 and 9 in the morning.
    • Tickets available: 50.

  • Third group:

    • Entrance to Machu Picchu: From 8 in the morning.
    • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: Between 9 and 10 in the morning.
    • Tickets available: 50.

  • Fourth group:

    • Entrance to Machu Picchu: From 9 in the morning.
    • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: Between 10 and 11 in the morning.
    • Tickets available: 50.

I’m afraid of heights. Can I hike Huayna Picchu?

  • The truth is, no. If you think you can’t overcome your fear of heights, you’d better skip this mountain and choose one of the other incredible short hikes you can take in Machu Picchu.
  • For example, you can opt for the hike to Machu Picchu Mountain or the trek to the Intipunku Sun Gate . However, if you can overcome your fear of heights, you can have one of the best experiences of your life.
  • Many people have experienced a change in their outlook after reaching the summit of Huayna Picchu. You just need to be careful and respectful of the mountains and extreme altitudes.

What age group can hike Huayna Picchu?

  • To hike Huayna Picchu you must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a guardian or parent .
  • Anyone traveling with small children should opt for the Machu Picchu Solo ticket; or if you’d like to take on a breathtaking hike, the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) ticket.

What will I need to bring to hike Huayna Picchu?

  • The most important thing to consider when exploring Huayna Picchu is to be safe. We recommend wearing hiking shoes, especially if you’re visiting Machu Picchu during the rainy season. While these shoes offer enormous advantages, remember that the paths are made of stone and can be very slippery when wet.
  • You’ll need to bring rain gear. Even if you don’t come during the rainy season (November through April), it can rain at Machu Picchu at any time, so come prepared.
  • Another thing you can’t forget under any circumstances is your camera, with extra memory and batteries.
  • The opportunities for incredible views of Machu Picchu from Huayna Picchu Mountain are endless.
  • You’ll also need to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent, all of which should fit into a small purse or backpack, as you’ll need your hands free to navigate the dramatic cliffside trails.

What are the alternatives if you don’t get a ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain?

  • If you didn’t book your Huayna Picchu tickets far enough in advance or couldn’t find tickets available for the days you wanted, we recommend opting for the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket.
  • This ticket allows you to enter Machu Picchu Mountain and enjoy incredible aerial views of the Inca city. There are 400 tickets available for this ticket, and you can book them up to two weeks in advance, on average.
  • If you’re coming during peak season (June through August), all Machu Picchu admission tickets must be booked approximately one month in advance.

What is the Temple of the Moon on Huayna Picchu? Can I visit it in 2025?

  • The Temple of the Moon is the most mysterious construction that can be seen on the Huayna Picchu mountain.
  • It is built inside a cave at the top of the mountain, and the quality of the stonework found there is comparable only to places like the Temple of the Sun or the Temple of the Three Windows at Machu Picchu.
  • In 2025 the Temple of the Moon is closed to the public until further notice.


Photo Gallery


Huayna Picchu Templo de la Luna

Huayna Picchu Puerta de Ingreso

Huayna Picchu imagen Panoramica

Huayna Picchu Escaleras de Madera

Huayna Picchu Al Fondo

Huayna Picchu Templo del Sol

Huayna Picchu En Familia

Huayna Picchu Roca Sagrada

Huayna Picchu Gran Caverna

Huayna Picchu Andenes

Huayna Picchu Foto desde la Cima

Machu Picchu iamgen desde Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu Zona del Intihuatana

Huayna Picchu Intihuatana

Advice from people who have been there

Huayna Picchu

Smith M.By: Smith M.

“At the Inca Peak!“

“Admission only in the morning. We buy a serapado ticket for the Machupicchu Citadel, then we climb the Huayna Picchu mountain by very narrow paths. It is worth it!“

 

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, March 24, 2025

 


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Your ticket to Machu Picchu

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Your transport to the train station

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Your Train Ticket to Machu Picchu

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Your Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu

The last section to reach Machu Picchu is on a bus trip from Aguas Calientes. Choose the trip to climb, return or both. Avoid long queues the day of your visit. Take advantage of discounts for children and travel safely.

Your Official Tourist Guide

The visit to Machu Picchu with a tour guide is the best way to know the Wonder of the World. Choose between the shared or private option and in the language of your choice: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Here are the best guides of Peru.

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