The official platform “tuboleto.cultura.pe,” managed by the Ministry of Culture, is responsible for selling tickets to Machu Picchu. Due to the increase in tourism, the most popular routes, such as the “Classic Route” and “Wayna Picchu,” have sold out weeks in advance, reflecting the high demand to visit the Inca citadel. The large number of visitors eager to explore Machu Picchu has caused tickets for October to be completely sold out. Furthermore, for the month of November, the situation is not much different, with only a few tickets remaining for the last days of the month, and these are limited to afternoon entry times. This demonstrates the enormous interest of visitors in seeing this World Heritage Site.
This information was provided by the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco. As a result, no tickets are available on the virtual platforms, for in-person sales, or at the sales center on Garcilaso Street in the historic center of Cusco. Therefore, visitors are advised to take precautions.
Note: It is recommended that visitors “not be misled by informal agencies or operators, who, aware of the daily admission capacity and limits to the monument,” may offer trips and access when there are no longer tickets available, “causing inconvenience and issues that affect the proper management of Machu Picchu.”
In light of this situation, visitors are strongly encouraged to make reservations and payments in advance at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Cultural Center to avoid crowds and long, unnecessary lines at sales offices. These measures will significantly contribute to the site’s preservation and allow visitors to enjoy their trip to Machu Picchu without complications.
Machu Picchu Tickets Sold Out for October
As previously mentioned, tickets to Machu Picchu sold out for the month of October are completely. This includes Circuit 1 (Route 1-A: Machupicchu Mountain Route, Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route, Route 1-C: Intipunku Gate Route, and Route 1-D: Inca Bridge Route), Circuit 2 (Route 2-A: Designed Route and Route 2-B: Lower Terrace Route), and Circuit 3 (Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route, Route 3-B: Designed Route, Route 3-C: Great Cavern Route, and Route 3-D: Huchuy Picchu Route).
Are There Still Tickets for November?
A large number of tickets for peak hours in November have already been sold. However, not everything is sold out, as there are still available spots throughout the month of November on various routes such as:
Circuit 1 Machu Picchu – Panoramic
- Route 1-A: Machupicchu Mountain Route
- Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route
Circuit 2 Machu Picchu – Classic Circuit
- Route 2-A: Classic Designed Route
- Route 2-B: Lower Terrace Route
Circuit 3 Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Royalty
- Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route
- Route 3-B: Royalty Designed Route
Machu Picchu in December
During the first two weeks of December, there are fewer people compared to the last two weeks. This happens because Christmas and New Year’s occur at the end of the month, attracting more crowds. Therefore, if you prefer less hustle and bustle, early December might be the best time to plan your activities or trips.
In December, the weather in Machu Picchu is usually warm during the day and cool at night. It marks the beginning of the rainy season, so there might be occasional showers, but they are generally brief. It is important to bring layered clothing and rain gear due to the unpredictable weather. The lush green landscape and smaller crowds make December a good time to visit Machu Picchu, despite the possibility of rain.
On the other hand, regarding tickets to the Machu Picchu archaeological site, you should know that there are available spots for every day of the month. So, if you wish to visit the Inca citadel and haven’t purchased your ticket yet, now is the time to do so and discover the fascinating Inca city.