The entrance Machu Picchu must be reserved in advance to find the availability of the type of ticket chosen.
The tickets have discounts for university students, minors and citizens belonging to the Andean Community (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia).
Learn how to access these benefits and visit the Inca Citadel in the most economical way.
- What are the types of Machu Picchu ticket?
- Discounts for minors
- Discounts for university students
- Discounts for citizens of the Andean Community
- Discounts for children under 8 years
- Free entrance to the Machu Picchu Museum
- 10 questions and answers about discounts at Machu Picchu
What are the types of Machu Picchu ticket?
The Ticket Machu Picchu allows the entrance to the Wonder of the World and all its attractions.
However, to access the Huayna Picchu, the Machu Picchu Mountain and the Site Museum another type of ticket is needed.
In total there are 4 types of tickets, all allow entry to the Inca Citadel:
Ticket Machu Picchu Only
(5000 people per day) – The tourist accesses the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu in 9 turns:
Morning Shift: 6 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 6 a.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 7 a.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 8 a.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 9 a.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 10 a.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu starting at 11 a.m.
Afternoon shift: 12 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu from 12 m.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu from 1 pm.
- Entry ticket to Machu Picchu from 2 pm.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu
(400 people per day) – The tourist enters the famous mountain Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu in 2 shifts:
Group 1: Machu Picchu from 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. (according to the ticket) / Ingreso Huayna Picchu from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Group 2: Machu Picchu from 8 a.m. / Join Huayna Picchu from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain
(800 people per day): The visitor accesses the Inca Citadel and the Machu Picchu Mountain.
Group 1: Machu Picchu from 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. (according to the ticket) / Entrance to the Mountain from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Group 2: Machu Picchu from 8 a.m. / Join the Mountain from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Museum
(According to the availability of Machu Picchu Solo): The visitor accesses the Inca Citadel and the Machu Picchu Site Museum.
Machu Picchu entrance: from 6 a.m.
Museum Entrance: from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*After visiting the Inca Citadel, you can enter the Site Museum from 09:00 a.m. until 04:30 p.m.
All types of tickets allow entry to the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The postcard in the Wonder of the World is guaranteed!
Discounts for minors (8-17 years)
Minors (from 8 to 17 years old) of all nationalities have access to a discount of the value of the ticket to Machu Picchu in any of its 4 types. To access this benefit, the following must be taken into account:
- Make the respective reservation.
- Send a copy or image in digital format of the identity document or passport that certifies the minor’s age.
- The Huayna Picchu Mountain is only allowed for people over 12 years old. The other types of tickets are allowed to visitors of all ages.
Discounts for university students
Undergraduate and under 25 students of all nationalities have access to a discount of the value of the ticket to Machu Picchu in any of its 4 types. In order to access this benefit, the following must be taken into account.
- Make the respective reservation.
- Send a copy or image in digital format of the valid university card issued by your university in addition to the passport or respective identity document.
Discounts for citizens of the Andean Community
The citizens of the Andean Community (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia) have access to a discount of the value of the ticket to Machu Picchu in any of its 4 types. To access this benefit, the following must be taken into account:
- Make the respective reservation.
- Send a copy or digital image of the passport or identity document that certifies the nationality of the visitor.
The documentation that validates the discounts on any of the 4 types of tickets must be sent to the following email: info@imachupicchu.com. This only for reservations requested through this web platform.
Discounts for children under 8 years
Children under 8 years of age of all nationalities do not pay the value of the ticket to Machu Picchu. To access this benefit, the following must be taken into account:
- Children under 8 years of age enter the Inca Citadel, proving their age with an identity document or passport when entering the Wonder of the World.
- Children under 8 years old can not enter without the company of parents, legal guardians or relatives. All must be identified in the control pot.
Free entrance to the Machu Picchu Museum
The Machu Picchu Museum ‘Manuel Chávez Ballón’ offers free entry in the late shift (from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.).
All tourists (of any nationality and age) can access this benefit simply by showing their passport or identity document at the entrance gate.
To access the Museum in the morning shift, you must reserve the Machu Picchu + Museum ticket or buy the entrance ticket directly in the town of Aguas Calientes.
The Machu Picchu Museum is located on the Hiram Bingham road in the town of Aguas Calientes (at Puente Ruinas).
10 questions and answers about discounts at Machu Picchu
Is the ISIC card valid to access the student discount in Machu Picchu?
No. The ISIC international student card is no longer valid to buy the Machu Picchu entrance with a student discount. Currently, the current university card is the only valid document for this benefit.
Can foreigners living in Peru access the Machu Picchu discount?
Yes. Foreigners residing in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia can access the discount by making a reservation with their immigration card in the mentioned countries.
Do children under 8 enter the Huayna Picchu free?
No. Entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain is only allowed to people over 12 years old. Teenagers (from 12 to 17 years old) have access to a discount on the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket.
Do children under 8 enter the Machu Picchu mountain for free?
Yes. The entrance to the Machu Picchu mountain is allowed to people of any age. Children under 8 years of age enter free accompanied and sheltered by their parents.
Can I access the university discount from the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru?
No. The Machu Picchu ticket with university discount is only possible through an authorized agency or buying the ticket in person in the city of Cusco. The official page does not allow this procedure.
Can I access the discount for minors from the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru?
No. The discount for minors of the Machu Picchu ticket is only possible through an authorized agency or buying in person in Cusco.
Do Peruvian citizens enter Machu Picchu free?
Only the citizens of Cusco have free access to Machu Picchu on Sundays in the afternoon shift. For this they must show the D.N.I with their address in the city of Cusco.
Is the Museum of Machu Picchu free in the mornings and afternoons?
The Machu Picchu Museum ‘Manuel Chávez Ballón’ offers free entry only for the late shift (from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Tourists of any age and nationality should only show their passport or identity document at the entrance door.
Can I buy the entrance to Machu Picchu with a discount in person in Cusco?
Yes. Discounts on the ticket price can also be purchased at an authorized office in Cusco.
Can I buy the Huayna Picchu ticket with a discount in person in Cusco?
No. Due to the high demand of the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket, it is only possible to book it through an authorized internet agency months in advance.
