Information about the Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain

Did you know that Machu Picchu acquired its name due to the high mountain on which it was built?
This high summit is currently known as the Machu Picchu mountain and is one of the new tourist attractions of Cusco, Peru.
The route to its summit is an alternative hike to the Huayna Picchu mountain.
It is a walk that can be done by all kinds of people since its trails are wide and little steep.
The summit of this mountain is 3,082 meters above sea level.
Reaching the top can be exhausting. However, this hike is less intense and vertiginous than the Huayna Picchu mountain.
In addition, there are several places to rest and in the whole journey you can see incredible landscapes.

What is the Machu Picchu + Mountain ticket?

The ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain is the entrance that allows you to climb the mountain Machu Picchu.
In addition, this entry allows you to visit all the buildings, temples and monuments of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
To visit both tourist places, you have up to 7 hours.

The entrance has an availability of 800 seats daily. In total, there are two defined schedules to enter the Machu Picchu mountain:

With schedule 1, tourists can enter Machu Picchu at 6 a.m.
This entry schedule allows to enter the Machu Picchu mountain between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Visitors must start the day with the ascent to the top of the Machu Picchu mountain.
It is possible to find fog during the tour. This is more noticeable on rainy days.
Once at the top you can see how the morning falls on Machu Picchu and the atmosphere slowly lights up.
After visiting the Machu Picchu mountain, visitors should continue touring the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. The departure is at 2 p.m.

This schedule begins with the entrance to Machu Picchu at 6 a.m.
Afterwards, tourists must visit the Inca City until the time of entering the Machu Picchu mountain (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.).
When climbing the mountain, tourists will feel a warm atmosphere ideal to better appreciate the landscapes of Machu Picchu.
At the top you can see the majesty of the incredible natural landscape that surrounds Machu Picchu.
The descent can be somewhat hot because it takes place around noon.
The remaining time can be used to continue learning about Machu Picchu.

Buying the entrance to the Machu Picchu mountain is the best option if you did not find availability for the Huayna Picchu ticket.

The best way to secure the entrance ticket is to buy the Machu Picchu tickets online.
This type of ticket can be booked a few days in advance.
During the months of April to September, the high season of tourism passes; the ticket must be purchased 2 or 3 weeks in advance.

The entrance to the Machu Picchu mountain is allowed to tourists of all ages.
The roads of this tourist attraction are safe. It is recommended to follow the signs to avoid unnecessary risks.
It is recommended to bring sun protection, repellent, sunglasses, hat, poncho, rain cover, snacks and some light food to replenish energy.
Children under 8 years of age enter the Machu Picchu mountain free accompanied by their parents or guardians.