Tickets to Machu Picchu: everything you need to know
Ticket sale 2025
From December 19th, 2024, you will be able to buy your tickets to Machu Picchu for 2025. Visit the official website tuboleto.cultura.pe to purchase your type of ticket and circuit in advance. We tell you all the details.
New circuits from June 2024
Until May 31st, 2024, Machu Picchu could be visited through 5 circuits. However, from June 1, 2024, this modality changed to 3 main circuits with 10 sub-circuits. We tell you all the details.
Train to Machu Picchu
To get to Machu Picchu Pueblo, known as Aguas Calientes, and begin your adventure to the Wonder of the World, we recommend that you purchase your train tickets in advance.
Schedule for purchasing tickets to Machu Picchu 2025
If you plan to visit Machu Picchu in 2025, be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Ticket sales will begin on December 19th, 2024, and you will be able to purchase your tickets from 9:00 a.m. to 11:58 p.m. (Peruvian time, UTC-05:00) through the official website: tuboleto.cultura.pe. tuboleto.cultura.pe.
Choose when you want to visit Machu Picchu | Booking and payment dates (DD/MM/YY) |
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Between January 1st to 5th, 2025 | |
Between 6th to 31st January 2025 | |
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Between August and December 2025 |
New Circuits as of 01 June 2024
Machu Picchu has introduced a new system of circuits and sub-circuits to better manage the flow of visitors and protect the archaeological site. In high season (1 June to 15 October 2024 and 30 to 31 December 2024), 5,600 visitors per day will be allowed access, distributed among the 10 sub-circuits.
Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit
Circuit 2 or Inka Citadel Circuit
Recommended for those who want the classic picture of Machu Picchu.
Circuit 3 or Royalty Circuit
Circuits that will be in force until 31 May 2024
What happens if I bought my ticket before this change of circuits?
If you bought your ticket before 1 June and you are travelling in high season, your entrance to Machu Picchu is guaranteed. Depending on your ticket type, you will be assigned a new circuit. You will not be able to make changes in advance, as this adjustment will be made at the entrance gate to the Wonder of the World.
If you bought | You will be able to choose |
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Circuit 1 or 2: Llacta or Llacta + Inca Bridge | Circuit 2:
Circuit 3:
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Circuit 3: Llacta + Machu Picchu Mountain | Circuit 1:
Circuit 3:
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Circuit 4: Llacta + Waynapicchu | Circuit 3:
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Circuit 4: Llacta + Huaychu Picchu | Circuit 3:
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Useful Information
Capacity and circuits in low season
In low season (01 January to 31 May and 16 October to 29 December), the capacity will return to 4,500 visitors per day, distributed among 6 sub-circuits, as four of them will be closed: Circuit 3: Huayna Picchu Route and Gran Caverna Route. Circuit 1: Inca Bridge Route and High Terrace Route.
What will happen to the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is not affected by the changes to the Machu Picchu circuits that will come into effect on 1 June 2024. The Inca Trail route remains the same, and is not included in any of the new circuits within the Machu Picchu sanctuary.
Tolerance time for entry
The entrance time for each circuit is indicated on your ticket. You have 30 minutes tolerance time in low season and 45 minutes in high season to reach the entrance to Machu Picchu. After this time, you will not be able to enter, unless there is a proven reason of force majeure.
How to buy my Machu Picchu tickets on the web
Where to buy
How to buy
- Enter here or click on the “Purchase Tickets to Machu Picchu” button.
- Log in or create your account. If you don’t know how to do this, click here for a step-by-step guide.
- Fill in all the details of your ticket: type of circuit, route, date, time, origin and number of people.
- Complete and confirm your and/or your companions’ details. Then click on “Reservar”.
- Confirm your booking details. Please note the date, time and route you have chosen.
- Choose how to pay: in person or online
- Enter your credit card details if you decide to pay online and that’s it! You will then receive an email with your purchased ticket.
What can I do if I cannot get tickets to Machu Picchu online?
FAQ
The visit to Machu Picchu can take about 3 hours, but it is recommended to dedicate at least half a day to it.
Yes, you can climb Machu Picchu Mountain, but you must buy a specific ticket for it. Access to Machu Picchu Mountain is limited to 800 people per day.
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu are two mountains located in the Cusco region of Peru. Both mountains offer stunning views of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, but have some important differences.
- Name: Machu Picchu means “old mountain” in Quechua, while Huayna Picchu means “young mountain”.
- Altitude: The summit of Machu Picchu is 3,082 metres above sea level, while the summit of Huayna Picchu is 2,720 metres above sea level.
Difficulty: The ascent to the summit of Huayna Picchu is much more difficult than the ascent to the summit of Machu Picchu. The path to Huayna Picchu is steeper and narrower, and there are some sections where you have to climb. The ascent to Machu Picchu is more gradual and takes approximately two hours.
- Machu Picchu: It is the most travelled by tourists, as the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It was built by the Incas during the 15th century and is a testament to their advanced engineering and architecture.
- Machu Picchu Mountain: is a mountain located next to the Inca citadel. The top of the mountain offers breathtaking views of the citadel, the Urubamba Valley and the surrounding mountains. The hike to the top of the mountain takes approximately two hours and is of medium difficulty.
Dates are fixed and cannot be changed. It is recommended to plan ahead.
Yes, students with a valid student ID card receive reduced rates.
You should bring comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for walking, as well as sunscreen, a hat, water and snacks.