Machu Picchuone of the 7 wonders of the world, stands 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 Head of Natural Protected Areas of the Historical Sanctuary Low Sernanp, the new costs for entering this wonder of the world.
What tourists will enter Machu Picchu for free since 2026?
Resolution 000004-2025-SERNANP/SHMPI-SGD establishes new prices for entering Machu Picchu. In this new provision, it is specified that there are new beneficiaries, such as foreign tourists under 3 years of age, who will not have to make any payment for Visit Machu Picchu.
Likewise, the resolution maintains that both local and regional citizens of the Cusco They will be able to enter completely free presenting their ID. This measure also applies to every Sunday of each month, where the income will be completely free.
What are the new prices to enter Machu Picchu?
Resolution 000004-2025-Sernanp/SHMPI-SGD indicates new prices for the Entry to Machu Picchu:
- 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.
New prices to enter Machu Picchu: Since when will it apply?
The Head of Protected Natural Areas of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchubelonging to Sernanp, has spread 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 the most visited tourist destination in Peru
According to the monthly report of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Machu Picchu It 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 having 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 city of Cusco 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 to overcome the influx figures of 2019, becoming the only place to achieve this milestone.
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Source: Larepublica
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