Note: Adapted from the original regulations available in
Spanish on the Ministry of Culture Cusco website.
Regulations
The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, recognized by UNESCO
as a Cultural and Natural World Heritage, is a protected site.
Entrance to the Inca citadel and the
optional sites is limited and certain rules apply:
Machu Picchu
The access is limited to approximately 6000 people per day, all year
around, in two schedules:
2500 people approximately for Group 1 from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
3000 people approximately for Group 2 from 12:00 pm to 17:30 pm.
Wayna Picchu
The access is limited to 400 people per day, all year
around, in two schedules:
200 people for Group 1 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am.
200 people for Group 2 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Machu Picchu Mountain
The access is limited to 800 people per day, all year
around, in two schedules:
400 people for Group 1 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am.
400 people for Group 2 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Manuel Chávez Ballón Museum
It is located at Km 112 "Puente Ruinas" before going up to Machu Picchu, 20 minutes away by foot from Aguas Calientes.
The access is unlimited, all year
around.
The entrance is allowed from 9:00 am.
The permanence in the museum is authorized until 5:00
pm.
The visit only takes 15 minutes.
In general
It is mandatory to have a guide to visit Machu Picchu. Approved guides not included in the ticket price are located at the entrance of the site. Their prices and conditions must be negotiated directly on site.
The visit of the site is done only in one direction, according to pre-established circuits coordinated beforehand with the guide.
The entrance ticket is only valid once. It is not possible to exit the site and return later.
The entrance and exit are located in 2 different places. It is then no longer possible to leave your belongings in the lockers at the entrance gate.
Umbrellas and children strollers are forbidden in the citadel.
No entrance tickets can be purchased directly on site.
Beverages are authorized only in bottles.
It is forbidden to eat on site.
Walking sticks are allowed only for the elderly and
handicapped persons.
The only authorized bags are backpacks or small bags.
It is forbidden to climb Inca walls.
It is forbidden to make wood fires.
It is forbidden to throw garbage.
Toilets are located outside the sanctuary.
Flora and fauna shall be protected.
It is forbidden to make disturbing noises (whistles,
shouting).
It is forbidden to writer and/or draw on walls and
floors.
