Key facts
- Tickets are issued in your name and checked against the physical ID you registered when buying.
- Children under 3 enter free; ages 3 to 17 pay the minor rate.
- For Peruvians, the only accepted document is the DNI; for foreigners, it’s the passport.
- Each online booking allows up to 5 visitors.
Machu Picchu tickets are priced differently depending on your visitor profile. In every case the ticket is issued in your name and non-transferable: the details you register are checked against your physical ID at the entrance.
Ticket profiles
| Profile | ID required at the entrance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult foreign visitor | Physical passport | General rate. |
| Foreign minor (ages 3 to 17) | Physical passport | Minor rate; the date of birth must fall within that range. |
| Andean Community (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador) | Passport or national ID card | Separate rate, with a 50% discount at certain entry times. |
| Foreign resident in Peru | Valid physical foreign resident card (carné de extranjería) | Separate rate, with a 50% discount at certain entry times. |
| Peruvian citizen | Valid physical DNI (the only accepted document) | Special rates with a document proving eligibility. |
| Cusco local resident | Valid physical DNI | For people born in Cusco and Peruvians living in Cusco: free entry on Sundays, subject to capacity. |
| Adults 60 and over | ID showing date of birth | A specific rate applies. |
| Children under 3 | — | Free entry. |
Source: official text from the Ministry of Culture’s Tu Boleto portal.
How much does a ticket cost?
The price depends on your profile and your route: routes that include a mountain (Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu) cost more than circuits without one. The official portal shows the exact rate once you pick a date, circuit, route and time slot. We recommend confirming it there or asking us for a quote: prices on blogs and agency websites are often out of date.
How to buy
- Online, at tuboleto.cultura.pe: up to 5 visitors per booking. You can also pay for your booking at any Banco de la Nación branch or at the payment office at Calle Heladeros 165 in Cusco.
- In Machupicchu Pueblo, in person, with up to 1,000 tickets a day for entry the following day.
- Through an agency, which coordinates your ticket, train, bus and guide in a single booking.
Common mistakes
- Registering a passport number other than the one you’ll be carrying: tickets can’t be transferred.
- Buying a minor ticket for someone who has turned 18 by the day of the visit.
- Bringing a copy or photo of your ID: the physical document is required.
- Buying the ticket after the train: entry tickets are what sell out first.
Frequently asked questions
Do children have to pay to enter Machu Picchu?
Children under 3 enter free. Kids ages 3 to 17 pay a minor rate, which is lower than the general rate. They must be registered with their ID when you buy.
Can I get in with a copy of my passport?
No. The official portal states that you must show your physical passport along with your ticket at the entrance.
How many tickets can I buy in one booking?
Up to 5 visitors per booking on the official Tu Boleto portal.
