Ticket prices to Machu Picchu

The entrances to Machu Picchu have a cost that varies according to the type of ticket you choose as well as the agency or web page where you make the purchase. The official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture offers tickets at a standard price in ‘Peruvian soles’. You can also make the purchase on the website of an authorized tourism agency. Here you will know the prices of ‘Imachupicchu’, Cusco’s official tourism agency.

Prices and discounts in Machu Picchu

• There are five types of entrance tickets: a) the ticket Machupicchu Only, b) the ticket Machupicchu with Huaynapicchu, c) the ticket Machupicchu with Mountain, d) the ticket Machupicchu with Huchuypicchu and e) the ticket Machupicchu with Inca Bridge.
• Tickets vary in price depending on the type of ticket you choose. The most expensive tickets are those that include the visit to the Huayna Picchu and Machupicchu mountains.
• The tickets offer discounts for: university students, those under 18 years of age and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
• Tickets can be purchased in person in the city of Cusco or through the internet. This last option allows you to do it in advance, which is why it is the most recommended option.

Entrance cost Machu Picchu Only

This ticket allows you to visit the constructions of the archaeological site as well as take the classic postcard photo in Machu Picchu. These are their prices:

Entrance cost Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu

This ticket allows you to visit the constructions of the archaeological site as well as make the trek to the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain. These are their prices:

Entrance cost Machu Picchu with Mountain

This ticket allows you to visit the constructions of the archaeological site as well as make the trek to the top of the Machu Picchu mountain. These are their prices:

Entrance cost Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu

This ticket allows you to visit the constructions of the archaeological site as well as take the short walk to the top of the Huchuy Picchu mountain. These are their prices:

Entrance cost Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge

This ticket allows you to visit the constructions of the archaeological site (includes the classic postcard photo) as well as the short hike to the Inca Bridge. These are their prices:

Special prices for citizens of Peru

This website offers special prices for citizens of Peru. To make the purchase of this ticket you only need to complete the ‘reservation form’ with the data of your identity document (DNI). These are the prices:

Requirements for discounts

• The entrance to Machu Picchu offers three different types of discounts: a) for university students, b) for those under 18 years of age and c) for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
• University students must be under 25 years of age and be pursuing undergraduate studies at a university (or institute with a similar degree). The valid document to make the purchase with a discount is the current university card. The ISIC card or registration cards are not accepted.
• Those under 18 years of age must have a passport or identity document that validates their age at the time of the visit to Machu Picchu. Minors under 18 years of age enter the archaeological site in the company of their father, mother or guardian.
• Citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia must show their identity document or passport that validates their nationality. It is also allowed to show your residence card in these countries. If in addition to having these nationalities, the visitor is a university student or under 18 years of age; then the discount is even higher.
• Children under 3 years enter Machu Picchu for free. To do this, your father, mother or guardian must show the identity document or passport that validates your age.

More information about ticket prices

• The entrance tickets to Machu Picchu do not include travel by train, bus or tour guide service. Neither entrance to the toilets nor luggage storage.
• The entrance to Machu Picchu is personal for each visitor. At the time of entering the archaeological site, the tourist must show the identity document, passport, university card or immigration card with which they made the purchase.
• Citizens of Cusco can enter Machu Picchu for free on Sundays. To do this, they must register for free on the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
• On the official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, ticket prices are in ‘Peruvian soles’. This page shows the standard ticket costs. Tourism agencies charge a commission for their work as an intermediary between the tourist and the official sales site.
• Tickets can be modified (date) or canceled if the procedure is requested in advance. However, this has an economic penalty.
• Unfortunately the tickets to Machu Picchu do not offer discounts for older adults or people with disabilities.
• The entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain is only allowed to people over 12 years old. The other mountains are available to all people.