Are you having some problems buying your Machu Picchu Tickets for 2023? Machu Picchu is a mysterious and fascinating citadel considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most popular destination of Peru. Every day more than two thousand travellers that arrive from Lima, the capital of Peru, take a flight to Cusco and visit the Incan citadel. For that reason, you should book your Machu Picchu ticket in advance.
Machu Picchu tickets 2023 can be booked online on the Ministry of Culture website or we can help you to book it. these tickets for next year are already available. According the Ministry of Culture, there are only 3400 tickets availibility for Machu Picchu. These tickets are distribuited in the following routes such as Only Machu Picchu ticket, Inca Trail Tours, Short Inca Trail, Huayna Picchu, Huchuy Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain tickets. It is very important to book in advance.
Peruvian News (Updated, July 10th): The Peruvian government increased the number of tourists who will be allowed to enter the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The capacity for admission to the llaqta will increase from 3,044 to 4,044 visitors per day following the approval of the proposal by Mincetur (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism), Ministry of Culture Cusco. On June, July and August 2022, many visitors could not visit the citadel. We recommend you book in advance!
Destinations | Availability 2023 |
Machu Picchu Citadel | 3244 |
Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets | 200 |
Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets | 400 |
Huchuy Picchu Mountain Tickets | 200 |
Inca Trail 4 Days | 500 |
Short Inca Trail | 250 |
Total : | 4794 |
Below, you can find all details you need to know for your visit to Machu Picchu 2023 and to buy your entrance ticket in advance.
The peruvian government published a new release about the Machu Picchu tickets 2023. where it changes to visit it. These tickets are classified by circuits.
In 2020, you could book Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu mountain and Machu Picchu citadel at the same time, but today this form changed. these tickets are sold separately.
There are different time slots allowing you to enter the Inca citadel. No matter which ticket you have bought, you can stay for up to 3 hours visiting Machu Picchu.
Groups | Machu PicchuTimetables | Circuit |
1 RH | Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6:00 am | Circuit 1 |
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7:00 am | ||
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8:00 am | ||
2 RH | Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9:00 am | Circuit 2 |
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10:00 am | ||
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11:00 am | ||
3 RH | Entrance to Machu Picchu from 12:00 am | |
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1:00 pm | ||
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 2:00 pm |
This Huayna Picchu ticket changed the route to the explore Machu Picchu. Today you can´t get the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu tickets both. if you want to climb up to the mountain and visit the tradition route of Machu Picchu, we recommend to get two tickets.
The Huayna Picchu + Circuit 4 involves entering Machu Picchu and walking the long - low route of the lost city of the Incas. you will visit water fountains,
Huayna Picchu is the top seller inside the Machu Picchu complex since this mountain is famous for its lookout that offers to visitors. For this reason, Huayna Picchu tickets are selling fast. So, it is recommended to book them in advance. Only 200 spaces daily are available to climb the mountain.
The Huayna Picchu Mountain is of a peculiar shape having almost vertical paths making it definetely an adventure. Hiking it is considered one of the best short walks in the world. From the lookout, you can view the citadel of Machu Picchu, its enclosures and platforms. There are fourth time slots to hike the Huayna Picchu Mountain.
The Machu Picchu Mountain is a new popular hike inside the citadel and the best alternative hike to the Huayna Picchu Mountain. The altitude of the mountain is 3,200 m.a.s.l. (10,500 f.a.s.l.) From the mountain's lookout, one might view the enclosures, temples, squares and platforms of the Inca citadel. Also, it is possible to see the Huayna Picchu Mountain, the Vilcanota River - a snake-shaped river below the citadel, and the stunning landscapes around the mountain. If you take binoculares with you, you can have a complete view of the Salkantay Mountain, the Inca ruins of Llactapata and the Hydroelectric Plant of Santa Teresa. The hike is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have when visiting Machu Picchu. The Machu Picchu Mountain + Circuit 3 ticket offers two time slots to hike the mountain.
There are 400 spaces availability everyday. This Machu Picchu mountain ticket permits to re-enter to Machu Picchu citadel by circuit 3.
This mountain is not popular, but it is near Huayna Picchu mountain, the Huchuy Picchu mountain ticket only permits you to visit Machu Picchu by circuit 4 and you can stay in the citadel for 2 hours. and there are only 200 spaces available everyday and distributed in 9 schedules. This Huachuy Picchu ticket is a cheaper entry to Machu Picchu citadel.
Visitors who access this alternate route must complete circuit 4 (long bass - light blue) and will not be able to re-enter the monument.
The museum of Machu Picchu called Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón is located in Aguas Calientes. It houses a collection of pieces found at Machu Picchu. This allows you to learn more about the history of the citadel as well as the Inca Empire. All details are explained carefully. It also offers an interesting multimedia exhibition. The Machu Picchu + Museum Tickets provide with a unique and complete cultural experience since one is enable to travel back in time to the era when the Incas inhabited Machu Picchu.
Opening hours of the museum:
Monday - Sunday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
The schedule of your visit depends on the shift you chose to enter Machu Picchu.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
How much is a ticket to visit Machu Picchu? The new prices of Machu Picchu Tickets 2023 can be found below. Ticket prices vary according to the type of a ticket and nationality of a tourist. In addition, students can get a discount.
Foreigner | National Tourist | |||
Adult | Student | Adult | Student | |
Only Machu Picchu Tickets | US $62 | US $41 | US $37 | US $27 |
Huayna Picchu + Circuit 4 Tickets | US $86 | US $57 | US $54 | US $40 |
Machu Picchu Mountain + Circuit 3 Tickets | US $86 | US $57 | US $54 | US $40 |
Huchuypicchu Mountain + Circuit 4 Tickets | US $62 | US $ 22 | US $19 | US $9 |
Machu Picchu Museum Tickets | US $10 | US $5 | US $10 | US $5 |
Each year, the Ministry of Culture starts selling Machu Picchu tickets for the next year only at the end of December. We recommend you to be patient and watch the moment when the tickets go on sale.
Another recommendation is to buy a Machu Picchu ticket for a date close to June 24th when the Inca festival of the sun "Inti Raymi" is celebrated. So, you can enjoy the Inti Raymi Tour 2023 and visit the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu in a single trip to Peru. Also, you might add one day to your Machu Picchu Vacation Package and book a Palcoyo Mountain Tour for a more complete view of Peru.
Also, you might get to Machu Picchu hiking one of the following options such as Inca Trail Tours, Salkantay Trek, Inca Quarry Trail or an Alternative Trek.
Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain