Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu: Details and information of this entry

Following ticket updates and the officialization of the high season. More tickets were made available for the high season only. Most of these entrances will serve to have a greater availability and the flow of tourists will be diversified. Although the entrance to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu is one of the old ones, it suffered some modifications and now it is only available during the high season. So it is still one of the best options for those who have landed in Peru and have little time. The Huchuy Picchu entrance is the least requested so you can find a ticket or availability, missing a few days of the visit. In this article we will learn more about the details and the necessary information so you can make a visit to Machu Picchu with an ascent to the Huchuy Picchu mountain as well as interesting facts about Machu Picchu.

Why choose the entrance to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu?

This entrance to Machu Picchu is one of those that will be enabled only during the high season. That is, from June 1st to October 15th. Like the other variations of the entrances, this entrance is the only one that allows you to reach Huchuy Picchu. After the last modifications in the entrances, this one, had changes in its schedule and also in the availability, getting to have better schedules, but less quantity of entrances. However, this entrance is still an excellent option to visit Machu Picchu.

Huchuy Picchu, can be translated as “small mountain/child”, something similar happens with Huayna Picchu that would be “medium/young mountain” and finally Machu Picchu could be translated as “big mountain/old”. These are three mountains that coincide with this set of names. Surely they have a relationship typical of the Andean cosmovision. In addition, these three places were connected thanks to the Inca roads and some Inca buildings.

On the other hand, this ticket is usually a necessary option for those who cannot find or make a reservation with the little time they have left. It is also an option for those who want to know more about Machu Picchu and cannot find the classic tickets. Once you have climbed to the top of this mountain it is possible to have a particular view of the archaeological site, especially of the pyramid that makes up the entire sector that was dedicated to the Intihuatana. From the Huchuy Picchu, it is possible to see a large part of the valley formed by the Urubamba River. It has a hiking route of just 1 kilometer. In addition, now this entrance only allows the tour for people over 18 years old.

The entrance fee to get to Huchuy Picchu

Reaching the top of Huchuy Picchu, can only be achieved with the entrance of Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu. This entrance ticket has undergone major changes since June 2024. Among these we must emphasize that it is only valid for people over 18 years old. So it can be an ideal option for friends who were encouraged to visit Machu Picchu with little time to make the reservation of another entry.

As for the availability of tickets, there are only 50 tickets divided into 2 schedules. Each of these with 25 tickets. The tickets can only be obtained online or by making virtual purchases. The first schedule starts at 10:00 am and the second schedule at 12:00 noon. So if you do not find much availability this ticket is one of the best options. The entrance of Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu, allows a tour of the Inca citadel just before and after ascending to the top of Huchuy Picchu.

Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu ticket includes

• Virtual or physical ticket to enter Machu Picchu.
• Access to the hiking trail to the top of Huchuy Picchu.
• An incredible view of Machu Picchu. Where you can appreciate the difference between religious or imperial constructions and normal ones or houses.
• Display of plants typical of the area.
• Admission is only for people over 18 years of age. It is recommended for groups of friends.
• You will have panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
• The entrance to Machu Picchu is easy to do and does not require detours.
• We will pass through the qolqas, arriving later at the water sources, then we will pass by the House of the Inca and we will see the Sacred Rock.
• The ascent to Huchuy Picchu is only a 1-hour walk.
• The route is not complicated.

Entrance fee to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu does not include

• Guide, it will be necessary to make the contract before making the deposit.
• Transportation, transportation is the responsibility of the interested party.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu (these sites have their ticket).
• Visit the Machu Picchu Site Museum.
• Sanitary facilities
• Access to cloakroom and luggage storage services.
• Food, drinks, or snacks.
• Mosquito repellent or sunscreen.
• Souvenirs, photographs, or other reminders.
• Hotel room reservation.
• The postcard photo of Machu Picchu.
• Discounts in restaurants.
• Do other circuits different from Circuit 4 in the Inca citadel.

Tour and Map of the Inca Citadel

Doing the tour of Machu Picchu and the ascent to Huchuy Picchu is an activity that can be extended up to 3 hours maximum. The whole activity is easy to do and does not require the use of, for example, mandatory hiking shoes. In some cases it is only necessary to have a sneaker or shoe, comfortable for the feet, and quite resistant.

During the tour of the Inca citadel you will be able to see the wide esplanades of Machu Picchu. There, you can take beautiful pictures, in the background you can have the stone walls, part of the enclosure or some sets of Inca constructions. The whole tour offers beautiful views. Of course, the best views are from the top of Huchuy Picchu.

Map of the entrance to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu

By having the reservation of this ticket, it will be possible to enter the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. The tour will take approximately one hour during the first stretch. When we arrive at the Sacred Rock, we will have to register again and show our entrance tickets. After placing our data, we will begin the hike to the Huchuy Picchu mountain. We will enter with our guide. The guide is important because he will narrate the details to learn more about the tour and the archaeological remains that we will find in Huchuy Picchu, along with the possible connections that the three mountains may have. This ticket can be an excellent option for you to visit Machu Picchu and at the same time you can do a trekking tour.

Details to keep in mind

• The identity document will be essential so that you can enter both Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu.
• This ticket is one of those that are in low demand. This makes it a crucial ticket for those who wish to visit Machu Picchu and have little vacation time or visited Peru for other activities.
• If you ask a tourism agency for availability, they can help you plan your trip and make the corresponding reservations.
• Remember that you can book this ticket and the other four tickets online or through a tourism agency. In case you want to visit Huayna Picchu, do it with a minimum of anticipation.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
• It will be necessary to wear shoes that are comfortable and ideal for hiking.
• You can bring snacks and drinks. Always pick up their waste.
• The total tour can take up to 4 hours. Of course including both tours.
• Only 2 schedules are available. The first one is at 10:00 a.m. and the second one at 12:00 noon.
• This ticket costs 152 PEN.
• The ticket for students is 77 PEN and for children 70 PEN.

How to purchase this ticket?

Tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased in up to three different ways. The first one is visiting the places of the sale in Cusco itself. These offices are located on the premises of the Disconcerted Directorate of Culture of Cusco. Exactly on Maruri Street No. 324 – Cusco – Cusco. The following options are via the Internet, the first one is through a sales agency authorized by the Ministry of Culture. Our website belongs to the Machupicchu – Terra group that has said authorization. You can visit the following link:https://imachupicchu.com/availability-tickets-machu-picchu/. The last option is to do it through the Machu Picchu website: www.machupicchu.gob.pe. Only in these three ways can you visit the Inca citadel without problems. Other means of sales outside the same entities that regulate the entrance to Machu Picchu or authorized tourism agencies, are not reliable and can cause problems and even scams.