Peru updates Machu Picchu and inca trail visit rules
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Peru’s Ministry of Culture updated the rules for visiting Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail network, changing how people buy tickets and access the sites.
The government now requires tourists to purchase tickets directly from the official TuBoleto platform or authorized offices of the Cusco Culture Directorate. Visitors must present valid identification, such as a passport or national ID, when buying and using their tickets, and can provide a police report if those documents are lost or stolen.
The new rules also define specific circuits and routes within Machu Picchu, offering visitors options like climbing Machu Picchu Mountain or visiting the Inti Punku gate, depending on availability. People hiking the Inca Trail will access a specific route, Route 3-B, with a limited number of daily spaces reserved for them through the TuBoleto platform. Local residents of Cusco and students also have special access options.
Cusco citizens participating in social tourism programs can enter Machu Picchu for free with prior registration, while student groups have designated days for visits. The Ministry has given the TuBoleto platform 10 days to implement these changes, followed by a 30-day trial period before full enforcement.
