Machu Picchu tickets for 2026 are now available between November 2025 and January 2026, according to the latest announcement from the Ministry of Culture in Lima.
Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel in Peru, has become increasingly popular over the years. Due to its rising number of visitors and the need to protect the site, the Peruvian government and the Ministry of Culture have established strict limits on daily capacity. Each year, the Ministry publishes the official ticket release dates on www.tuboleto.cultura.pe, the only official platform for purchasing Machu Picchu tickets. This applies to all travelers, Inca Trail tour operators, and travel agencies.
There are three booking systems used by tour operators, travel agencies, and individual travelers. If you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu, it is very important to understand how these systems work before buying your ticket. Your booking method determines how secure your ticket will be for your upcoming adventure in Peru.
Important Note:
Since 2023, the website www.machupicchu.gob.pe no longer sells Machu Picchu tickets. The official platform is www.tuboleto.cultura.pe
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Machu Picchu Ticket Reservation System
There are three booking systems available for purchasing Machu Picchu tickets:
1. Booking as an Individual Traveler
If you plan to reserve your Machu Picchu ticket independently, you must be prepared in advance. Use the official Ministry of Culture website: www.tuboleto.cultura.pe
Before purchasing your ticket, keep these points in mind:
Create a user account
- You must create a user account before buying tickets.
- Each user can buy up to 5 tickets. If your group is larger, you must create additional user accounts.
- During registration, you must accept the terms and conditions provided by the Ministry of Culture and the Peruvian government.
It is very important to create your user account at least 2 days before the ticket release date. When tickets become available, thousands of travelers will try to purchase them at the same time. Being prepared gives you a better chance of securing your date.
If your preferred date is sold out, try selecting a nearby date. Once a date is full, new slots are rarely opened.
Completing your payment
After reserving your Machu Picchu ticket, the next step is to pay online using a credit card.
Please note:
- There may be extra fees for Peruvian bank processing.
- You should pay immediately, or your reservation may be canceled.
When your payment is complete, make sure you receive your ticket by email. We recommend contacting the Ministry of Culture with your ticket code to confirm your reservation. The website has experienced technical issues in the past, and some travelers have arrived in Peru only to discover their tickets were not confirmed.
If your ticket is confirmed, print two copies, save a digital photo on your phone, and keep a backup in your luggage. Reprinting tickets in Peru can take a long time due to long lines at Ministry of Culture offices.
2. Booking Through BoletoPeru or an Authorized Tour Operator
Inca Trail tour operators have a more efficient reservation system. They can reserve more than 20 tickets per day using a bulk booking system, making it easier to secure tickets without problems.
Tour operators can:
- Check ticket availability in real time
- Verify reservations using their RUC number (tax ID)
- Confirm ticket status immediately
- Reserve Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu tickets through the same system
Because this system is more reliable, we recommend purchasing through trusted agencies such as boletoperu.pe, MachuPicchuT, or another authorized operator.
Please note: Ticket prices may be slightly higher because operators must pay an 18% tax to the Peruvian government and a 3% bank fee for card payments.
3. Booking Through a Travel Agency
Travel agencies have a system similar to tour operators, but they cannot reserve Inca Trail permits.
They can:
- View Machu Picchu ticket availability
- Reserve more than 10 tickets per day
- Confirm and print tickets using their RUC number
This system is reliable and ensures your tickets are secured online.