Beyond visiting Machu Picchu citadel, something that will make your visit totally unforgettable is to ascend to one of the mountains that are the Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
About the Entrances to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain
Huayna Picchu Mountain. It is located at an altitude of 2 720 m.a.s.l. At 300 above the Machu Picchu citadel, it allows you to take incredible photos of the citadel with the surrounding environment. Their roads were made more than 500 years ago by one side of the mountain wall on the edge of the high-altitude cliff above the Urubamba River.
Walking its paths and the incredible Stairs of Death make him earn the title of being one of the most incredible Short Walks in the world; Walking through it will surely be one of the best experiences of your life.
Machu Picchu Mountain. It is located 400 meters above Machu Picchu citadel, when you reach the top you can take incredible unique panoramic photographs of Machu Picchu citadel with the Huayna Picchu Mountain behind and all the surrounding environment.
This mountain is suitable for family use as it presents less difficulty than the Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Where to buy tickets to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain?
You can buy the ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain by any of these 3 ways:
ONLINE: By this method you can buy the ticket directly, here we indicate the procedure.
You must enter the Machu Picchu Ticket website, in the availability section, you must choose Huayna Picchu or the Machu Picchu Mountain and the schedules of your preference, check availability.
Having confirmed availability you must fill out the form with your personal data.
You will have the option to pay by the Banco de la Nación in Peru or by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner Club or Pay Pal; according to the chosen payment method, you must follow the payment process.
After 24 to 48 hours of having made the payment, you will receive an email with your Ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, which you must save and present the day of your visit to Machu Picchu.
Finally, you must send your valid identity document or passport to the Machu Picchu Ticket mail, if you are a student to access a discount, you must also send your current University Card with visible expiration date.
Take into account that the price charged through this process has a surplus of almost 50% of the original value of the ticket, without considering the commission for sending the payment method you choose.
AUTHORIZED PREMISES: It will be impossible for you to buy the ticket for Huayna Picchu in-person in Cusco because they end up at least 3 months in advance. The ticket to the Machu Picchu Mountain also ends in advance, but you may be able to get it in low season by this way.
To do this you must approach one of the offices of the Ministry of Culture Cusco with your passport or identity document, according to your nationality, and your current university card for a discount in case of a student.
You can make the payment in cash or by credit or debit card.
To carry out this process, we suggest you take a prudent time since you must line up.
The offices of the Ministry of Culture are at the following addresses:
- Maruri Street 324
- 723 Saphy Street
- Av. De La Cultura 220
BY AGENCY: It is the easiest way. You must email your passport or identity document and your university card for a discount to your travel agent. Your agent will make the purchase and choose and coordinate the best date and time for your visit.
Entrance times to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain
Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: Allows you to stay in the citadel and the mountain 6 hours after the entry time. 400 spaces are distributed for each day to climb to this mountain, divided between its 3 schedules, these quotas are usually sold out up to 6 months in advance in high season and 3 months in low season.
- 06:00 am Entrance to Huayna Picchu 07:00
- 07:00 am Entrance to Huayna Picchu 07:00
- 08:00 am Entrance to Huayna Picchu 10:30
Machu Picchu + Mountain: Allows you to stay in the citadel and the mountain 6 hours after the entry time. 800 spaces are distributed for each day to climb to this mountain, divided between its 3 schedules, these quotas are usually sold out up to 2 months in advance in high season and 1 week in low season.
- 06:00 am Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain 07:00
- 07:00 am Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain 07:00
- 08:00 am Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain 09:00
How much does the ticket to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain cost?
The entrance to the mountains varies according to nationality and age.
| Adult | Students and children under 17 | Children from 0 to 7 years old | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACHU PICCHU + MOUNTAIN: | $ 61.00 | $ 38.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | $ 61.00 | $ 38.00 | $ 0.00 |
Tickets to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain for Peruvians
Peruvians have a differentiated rate, which also benefits visitors from member countries of the Andean Community, which are Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador.
| Adult | Students and children under 17 | Children from 0 to 7 years old | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACHU PICCHU + MOUNTAIN: | $ 34.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | $ 34.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 0.00 |
