The Huayna Picchu tourist ticket, or “Wayna Picchu,” allows you to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu and explore the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain, where you can enjoy a panoramic view and the best postcard-worthy photo of your trip to this wonder.
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Huayna Picchu Mountain is located at 2,667 m.a.s.l. (8,750 ft), on the northern side of the Machu Picchu citadel.
Huayna Picchu is a word that comes from Quechua: “wayna,” meaning young, and “picchu,” meaning mountain; its translation would be “Young Mountain.” It can be considered the antonym of the also famous Machu Picchu Mountain, which means “Old Mountain.”
The trail to reach the summit of this mountain is challenging, as it has stairs and narrow, very steep paths.
Huayna Picchu has a viewpoint at the summit that offers one of the best views of the Machu Picchu citadel. You can also see Inca agricultural terraces on the mountainside, as well as a half-built temple known as the “Temple of the Moon.”
To get to Huayna Picchu, purchase your admission ticket in advance for the Royalty Circuit 3 + Huayna Picchu. By purchasing this ticket, you will have access to the lower part of the Machu Picchu citadel and to Huayna Picchu Mountain. Reserve your ticket at least 3 months in advance.
You must first arrive at the Machu Picchu citadel. You have two options go on foot or by bus. Then, you must walk to the entrance checkpoint through the Royalty Circuit 3 + Huayna Picchu, which begins in the lower part of the citadel. The ascent takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the person’s physical condition.
Before buying your ticket, first check whether tickets are still available for the date you are planning to travel, and then go ahead with your purchase. Keep in mind that, due to high demand, this ticket sells out quickly, so you should make your reservation at least 3 months in advance.
The only official platform to purchase Huayna Picchu admission tickets and check availability is tuboleto.cultura, or you can contact our travel agent at Cuscoperu.com, who will be happy to help you reserve your ticket.
| Price Table | Foreign Visitor | Andean Community Member Countries | Domestic Visitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | USD 60 or S/200.00 | USD 38 or S/112.00 | USD 38 or S/112.00 |
| Student (Undergraduate) | USD 40 or S/125.00 | USD 28 or S/80.00 | USD 28 or S/80.00 |
| Child (3-17 years old) | USD 38 or S/118.00 | USD 28 or S/80.00 | USD 28 or S/80.00 |
The entry times for “Huayna Picchu Mountain” are as follows:
Remember that the maximum capacity for Huayna Picchu is 400 people per day.
The admission ticket to Huayna Picchu is sold only with Royalty Circuit 3. Below are the general characteristics of this circuit:
| Type of circuit | Lower section - royalty |
|---|---|
| Tour duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Ticket type | Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Section + Huayna Picchu Mountain |
| Hiking time | 2 hours 30 minutes (ascent and descent of Huayna Picchu Mountain) |
| Entry time |
Group 1 at 7 a.m. Group 2 at 10 a.m. |
| Restrictions | Children are not allowed to climb Re-entry to the Machu Picchu citadel is not permitted |
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