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Machu Picchu 2025 entrance: availability, changes and prices

In 2025, by regulation of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, ticket prices to the Inca city were increased with new routes and tourist circuits, such as those that include a visit to the Great Cave or the Intipunku at the top of the archaeological site. Remember to purchase your ticket in advance. What other changes are there to admission to the Wonder of the World in 2025? Learn about availability, changes, prices, and all the information.



Classic Photo Machu Picchu
Visitors at Machu Picchu

Can I purchase my ticket to Machu Picchu 2026?
Ticket sales for Machu Picchu 2026 begin in December 2025. However, you can purchase tickets much earlier at ‘Boletomachupicchu’ to guarantee entry to the Inca city. Remember that you will receive your ticket in December (as regulated by Machu Picchu authorities), ready to be printed and used.


Availability of Machu Picchu tickets 2025

In 2025, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket remains in high demand. To secure your ticket and ensure entry, you must book in advance.

This is the real-time availability


Are there any changes to Machu Picchu in 2025?

These are the main changes in Machu Picchu: from January 1, 2025

  • By Ministerial Resolution 000047-2023-MC, the entrance fee to the Inca citadel for 2025 was increased.
  • The entry times to Machu Picchu are: from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm
  • The use of masks is recommended, but not required. The guided tour is also optional.
  • It is recommended to follow certain COVID-19 prevention measures, such as wearing a mask. However, their use is not mandatory. The guided tour is also optional.
  • The maximum visitor stay is now 2 hours and 30 minutes from the moment they enter the Wonder of the World (this time can be extended if the tourist deems it necessary) .
  • In 2025 there are up to 10 types of entry tickets: ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)’ entry, ‘Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Circuit (Route 2A)’ entry, ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)’ entry, ‘Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 2B)’ entry 3B). of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C)’.
  • Another change to keep in mind is that re-entry into the Inca city is not permitted.
  • Free admission is available for children under 3 years old.

Machu Picchu 2025 Schedule

In 2025 there are 10 types of official tickets:

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A) – Circuit 1

  • Group 1. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 6 am to 6:30 am while entrance to Machu Picchu mountain is until 8 am
  • Group 2. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 8 am to 8:30 am while entrance to Machu Picchu mountain is until 10 am

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) – Circuit 1

  • 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.

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) – Circuit 1

  • Group 1. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 8 am to 9 am
  • Group 2. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 9 am to 10 am
  • Group 3. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 10 am to 11 am
  • Group 4. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 11 am to 12 am

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) – Circuit 1

  • Group 1. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 8 am to 9 am
  • Group 2. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 9 am to 10 am
  • Group 3. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 10 am to 11 am
  • Group 4. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 11 am to 12 am

Ticket schedule for Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit (Route 2A) – Circuit 2

  • 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.

Ticket schedules for Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) – Circuit 2

  • 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.

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A) – Circuit 3

  • Group 1. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 6 am to 6:30 am while entrance to Huayna Picchu is until 8 am
  • Group 2. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 9 am to 9:30 am while entrance to Huayna Picchu is until 11 am

Ticket times for the Lower Part Temples or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) – Circuit 3

  • 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.

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) – Circuit 3

  • Group 1. Entry to Machu Picchu is from 6 am to 6:30 am while entry to the Temple of the Moon is until 8 am
  • Group 2. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 9 am to 9:30 am while entrance to the Temple of the Moon is until 11 am

Ticket schedules Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) – Circuit 3

  • Group 1. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 11 am to 11:30 am while entrance to Huchuy Picchu is until 12 am
  • Group 2. Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 1 pm to 1:30 pm while entrance to Huchuy Picchu is until 2 pm

Map of the Machu Picchu circuits

Complete Machu Picchu circuits
The 3 circuits of Machu Picchu

How to buy tickets to Machu Picchu 2025?

There are two ways to purchase Machu Picchu tickets: a) in person at an authorized office in Cusco or b) from any country through our website.

How to buy tickets in Cusco (Peru)?

To purchase a ticket, visitors must visit authorized offices and make the purchase with their passport, ID, or university ID.

Remember that in-person ticket purchases for 2026 begin in December 2025. Therefore, long lines may form in Cusco to obtain admission tickets. It’s best to purchase them through our website in advance.

The authorized offices in Cusco are:

  • At the Garcilaso House: Garcilaso Street s/n Cusco – Peru.
  • At the Disconcerted Address of Culture Cusco: Maruri Street 324, Cusco – Peru.
  • In Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town): Pachacutec Avenue s/n.

How to buy tickets online?

To purchase your ticket online, simply visit the ‘Boletomachupicchu’ website and select the ticket type and date of your choice. Remember, you can purchase your 2026 ticket with us as early as 2025. You can also get the best discounts on your ticket price.

  • Go to www.boletomachupicchu.com.
  • Check the availability of the ticket type on the desired date and time.
  • Complete the visitor’s personal information.
  • Pay the Machu Picchu entrance fee with a credit or debit card.
  • Print the tickets and present them on the day of the visit.

How to get discounts at Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu offers discounts on admission for university students, minors, and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN): Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

Discounts for university students

Discounts for minors

  • This benefit applies to children or adolescents between 3 and 17 years old from all countries.
  • Tickets must be purchased with a passport or ID document that certifies the minor’s age.
  • The entry must be accompanied by his/her father, mother, both or a representative.
  • This type of discount can be purchased in person or online through the official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture or the website of a travel agency.

Discounts for CAN citizens

  • This benefit applies to citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, or Bolivia.
  • Purchases are made by presenting a passport or ID document certifying the visitor’s nationality.
  • Citizens of these countries who are also minors or university students receive an even larger discount.
  • This type of ticket can be purchased in person in Cusco.
  • You can also do so online through the official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture or through the website of an authorized travel agency.

Payment methods for the Machu Picchu ticket

Ticket payments in person in Cusco can be made with cash or a credit or debit card.

Online payment for the Machu Picchu Ticket is made using these main payment methods:

Payment with Visa

Payment with MasterCard

  • The official website also accepts MasterCard as a payment method. However, only MasterCard SecureCode cards are accepted.
  • Travel agencies accept any type of MasterCard as a payment method.

Payment with PayPal

  • Travel agency websites use PayPal as their primary payment method.
  • PayPal accepts any type of credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

How to get Machu Picchu 2025-2026 tickets in advance?

One of the main issues when purchasing tickets to Machu Picchu is availability. To guarantee a visit to the Wonder of the World, each type of ticket must be purchased a certain amount in advance.

If tourists wish to visit Machu Picchu in the first months of 2026, it is recommended to purchase their ticket online starting in 2025. This way, they can guarantee entry to the Inca city.

If you purchase your Machu Picchu 2025 ticket in person in Cusco (especially during the first few months of the year), it’s likely that there will no longer be any current availability.

Each type of ticket must be purchased a different amount of time in advance:

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain Entrance (Route 1A): book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace Entrance (Route 1B): book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Entrance (Route 1C): Book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge Entrance (Route 1D): Book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Entrance (Route 2A): book 2 or 3 months in advance.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Entrance (Route 2B): book 2 or 3 months in advance.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Waynapicchu Mountain (Route 3A): reserve 2 or 3 months in advance.
  • Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty Entrance (Route 3B): book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cave Entrance (Route 3C): book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.
  • Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Entrance (3D Route): book 3 or 4 weeks in advance.



Differences between the three circuits in Machu Picchu

These are the differences between the three Machu Picchu tours:

Machu Picchu: circuitsCircuit 1Circuit 2Circuit 3
DenominationPanoramic circuitClassic circuitRoyal Circuit
Visiting time1 hour 30 minutes approximatelyApproximately 2 hours 30 minutesApproximately 2 hours
Inca templesGuardian’s HouseTemple of the Sun, main temple, temple of the three windows, sacred rock, water mirrors, sacred fountains, agricultural sectorAgricultural area, royal tomb, temple of the sun, house of the Inca, three portals, temple of the condor, sacred springs
Best photographsClassic photo from the Guardian’s HouseClassic photo a few meters below the Guardian’s HouseBeautiful photo from the agricultural sector
Tickets that include this circuitMachu 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 or Designed Classic (Route 2A) / Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A) / Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) / Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) / Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D)
AdvantagesThe best postcard photo of Machu PicchuThe most complete circuitInca royal temples
DisadvantagesShort circuitCircuit without mountain routesGuardian’s House Photo-Free Tour

Questions and Answers

  • 1) When exactly do Machu Picchu 2026 tickets go on sale?

    According to the rules of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, tickets will not go on sale until December 2025. The exact date is uncertain, although it is assumed to be around the middle of the month.

  • 2) I can’t buy Machu Picchu tickets for 2025! What should I do?

    If you can’t buy your 2025 ticket, it’s best to do so through ‘Boletomachupicchu.’ You can purchase your ticket there for any date in 2025. You’ll find availability.

  • 3) The official website doesn’t allow me to purchase the Machu Picchu 2026 ticket?

    The official website opens the sale of 2026 tickets starting mid-December 2025. Purchases cannot be made before then.

  • 4) How to get a ticket for the high season (June, July, August, September, October) in 2025?

    If you’re planning to visit during the 2025 peak season, it’s best to purchase your ticket two to three months in advance. Peak season tickets sell out first.

  • 5) Can I buy the Machu Picchu 2026 ticket if it is still 2025?

    Tickets are available starting in December 2025. However, you can purchase your ticket much earlier at ‘Boletomachupicchu’. You just need to purchase your ticket in advance. You’ll receive your ticket in December, ready to be printed and used.

  • 6) Will Machu Picchu close any days of the year in 2025?

    No. Machu Picchu remains open every day of the year except in unforeseen emergencies.

  • 7) How to hire a tour guide in Machu Picchu?

    In 2025, it is recommended that you enter Machu Picchu accompanied by a tour guide . To hire one, you must book it through our website or by consulting our own website.

  • 8) Are the ticket prices for Machu Picchu the same in 2025?

    Yes, by Ministerial Resolution 000047-2023-MC, the entrance ticket to the Inca citadel for 2025 remained the same.

  • 9) Is it safe to buy tickets online?

    Purchasing tickets online remains the primary way to acquire them. Boletomachupicchu is an authorized agency with secure online systems.

  • 10) Is there a new entrance to Machu Picchu in 2025?

    Yes, before there were 5 types of tickets but now there are 10 types of tickets to Machu Picchu: a) ‘Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A)’ entrance, b) ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)’ entrance, c) ‘Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C)’ entrance, d) ‘Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D)’ entrance, e) entrance ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic (Route 2A)’, f) entrance ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)’, g) entrance ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A)’, h) entrance ‘Lower Part Temples or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)’, i) entrance ‘Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C)’ and j) ‘Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route)’ entrance.

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