12:40 | Cusco (Cusco region), Jul. 24.
It is peak season in
Machu Picchu, and in response to growing demand for tickets to visit the Inca citadel —one of the New Seven Wonders of the World— the
Ministry of Culture reported that it has enhanced the in-person sale of 1,000 tickets at the Cultural Center in Machu Picchu Pueblo district.
The government agency noted that five ticket windows have been made available at the cultural center to operate simultaneously, with priority service available for those who require it.
Thus, the aim is to prevent tourists from having to stand in long lines to purchase tickets.
The Ministry of Culture indicated that intermediaries are not necessary for the in-person purchase of these tickets; however, it emphasized that "once the 1,000 daily tickets are sold, service ends for the day."
Likewise, it reminded the public that the following payment methods are available: credit card, debit card, QR code (Yape or Plin), and cash (in Peruvian soles).
The Ministry reiterated that the in-person sale of 1,000 daily tickets for entry to Machu Picchu, conducted at the Cultural Center in Machu Picchu Pueblo, is part of an agreement with the community to foster local development.
It also noted that
tourists who wish to purchase their tickets in advance to Peru’s iconic tourist destination may do so on the virtual platform: tuboleto.cultura.pe (4,600 tickets available per day).
Lastly, it reminded the public that to help preserve the World Heritage site, daily capacity is set at 5,600 visitors during high season (June 19 to November 2, and December 30–31), and 4,500 during low season.
(END) MAO/JMP/MVB
Published: 7/24/2025