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Wrong passport number
A typo on the booking form means you don't enter. The passport number is non-editable after purchase. Triple-check it.
Tickets sell exclusively through the Peruvian Ministry of Culture's official platform — tuboleto.cultura.pe. Booking opens on a 4-month rolling window. The 2026 season opened on November 17, 2025.
This is the only official platform run by the Ministry of Culture of Peru. It sells tickets to Machu Picchu and other state archaeological sites. Bookmark it.
Schedule Your Visit. The reservation form opens. You'll select all visit details before any prices are shown.
Circuit 1, 2, or 3 — and the specific route inside it. Refer to our circuits guide if you haven't decided yet.
Use the calendar. Tickets are non-transferable, so be certain of your travel date. Hourly slots from 06:00 to 15:00.
Full name, passport number, nationality, age category. The passport number on the ticket must match the passport you bring on the day. No exceptions.
Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Amex. The ticket arrives by email as a PDF. Print it or save it to your phone — both work at the gate.
Demand is not constant. Peak Andean dry season (June-August) is the busiest period in South American tourism. Book accordingly.
| Period | Daily Tickets |
|---|---|
| High season Jun 19 - Nov 2 · Apr 2-5 · Dec 30-31 · Jan 1 | 5,600 |
| Low season All other dates | 4,500 |
| Reserved for in-person sales Aguas Calientes box office | 1,000 |
The Ministry of Culture reserves 1,000 tickets per day for in-person sales only. They are released at:
On peak dates, lines form before sunrise and the most popular routes (1B, 2A, 2B, 3A) often vanish before midday. Hours are roughly 08:00-22:00 in Aguas Calientes and standard business hours in Cusco.
A typo on the booking form means you don't enter. The passport number is non-editable after purchase. Triple-check it.
Tolerance is 30 minutes in low season, 45 in high. Beyond that, you forfeit the ticket. The bus from Aguas Calientes takes 25 minutes.
Inside the gate, your route is fixed. There is no exit and re-enter. There is no "I'd rather see Temple of the Sun now."
"Guaranteed tickets" at unrealistic prices are scams. The Ministry sets fixed rates. Trust tuboleto.cultura.pe or a verified GERCETUR-licensed agency.
Cusco sits at 3,400 m — higher than Machu Picchu. Acclimatize 2-3 days before the citadel. Climbing Huayna Picchu jet-lagged is a bad idea.
PeruRail and Inca Rail sell out independently of the entry ticket. Book the train the same day you book the citadel.