Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Worldstands out for its impressive architectural wealth and its deep cultural past. Throughout the year, both foreigners and Peruvian citizens spend time to explore this incredible place that still retains the essence and greatness of Tahuantinsuyo.
In that context, Peru seeks its dissemination and continuing to promote its visit, therefore established from the Headquarters of Natural Protected Areas of the Historic Sanctuary under Sernanp, the new costs for entering this wonder of the world.
Machu Picchu: Who will enter for free since 2026?
The Resolution 000004-2025-SERNANP/SHMPI-SGDcontinues to maintain that both local citizens and Regional of Cusco Enter your DNI totally free, so it also applies for every Sunday of each month the income is totally free. This measure has been ratified again. However, the standard also includes new beneficiaries, such as those foreign tourists under 3 years of age, they will not have to make the payment to visit Machu Picchu.
Similarly, payment for foreign and Peruvian visitors who visit this wonder is established:
- Foreign visitors over 18: S/11.00.
- Foreign visitors between 3 and 17 years: S/5.00.
- National and local visitors over 18: S/500.
- National and local visitors between 3 and 17 years: S/3.00.
Machu Picchu, Peru: Since when will the new rate apply to enter this world wonder?
The Headquarters of Natural Protected Areas of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, belonging to Sernanp, has disseminated resolution 000004-2025-SERNANP/SHMPI-SGD. According to this document, established rates will take effect on January 1, 2026 and will remain in force until December 31 of the same year.
This information was published in the separata of legal norms of the official newspaper El Peruano. These measures adopted are in line with the provisions of article 34 of the General Tourism Law (Law 29408), which allows the implementation of promotional rates in specific periods with the objective of promoting internal tourism in the Protected Natural Areas.
Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most visited destinations, according to Mincetur
According to the monthly report of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Machu Picchu stands out as one of the most relevant tourist destinations in Peru. During the first eleven months of 2024, this historic site received about a million and a half visitors, specifically 1,411,494 people. Despite not yet reached the levels of influx prior to the pandemic, there was a remarkable increase of more than 60% compared to the same period of the previous year.
On the other hand, the Cusco City It stands out for its impressive tourist attractions, such as Saqsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo and Moray. These places received between 600,000 and 900,000 visitors during the first eleven months of 2024. It is important to highlight that these destinations have not only maintained a good performance compared to the previous year, but that Ollantaytambo managed The only place to achieve this milestone.
Source: Larepublica
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