The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp) announced the Special costs to enter the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which will vary between S/0 and S/11. In this way, both national and foreign tourists can visit this emblematic destination of Peru for a certain time.
In this way, visitors will have to take this new information about admission rates, which will help plan their expenses if they visit this site in Cusco. It should be noted that prices vary depending on the characteristics of the tourist. Next, we tell you more details.
Since when will the new promotional rates be in force to enter Machu Picchu?
The Head of Protected Natural Areas of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, belonging to Sernanp, spread the Resolution 000004-2025-SERNANP/SHMPI-SGD. This document indicates that established rates will take effect on January 1, 2026 and will remain in force until December 31 of the same year. It was published in the separata of legal norms of the Official Gazette El Peruano.
The measures adopted are aligned 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.
How much will each rate cost access Machu Picchu?
The national visitors and premises They can benefit from a ‘conventional-social promotional rate’ destined for adults over 18, established in S/5. For children under 3 to 17, the promotional rate will be S/3.
Additionally, it is established that International tourists Over 18 years of age, they must pay S/11, while those who are in the age range of 3 to 17 years will pay a S/5 rate. Children under 3 will enter free.
On Sundays, both local residents Like those of the Cusco region they will have the opportunity to access the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu for free. The resolution establishes that those who reside in the department of Cusco are considered local and regional citizens. To validate their resident status, they must present their National Identity Document.
What are the most visited tourist destinations in Peru, according to Mincetur?
The monthly report of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism reported that Machu Picchu It is one of the most relevant tourist destinations in Peru, with about one and a half million visitors (1,411,494) between January and November 2024. Despite not yet reached the levels of influx prior to the pandemic, the site Historic has registered a notable increase of more than 60% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Cusco stands out for its impressive tourist attractions, among which are Saqsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo and Moraywhich received between 600,000 and 900,000 visitors during the first eleven months of 2024. These destinations have not only maintained a good performance compared to the previous year, but Ollantaytambo became the only place that managed to overcome the influx of influxes of influx of 2019.
Source: Larepublica
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