NEW 2019 MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS
Machu Picchu was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983. UNESCO has been concerned
with the increase of visitors to Machu Picchu within the last few years and worries that these
crowds are causing damage. They have established new regulations for 2019 to reduce visitor
traffic within this archaeological complex.
These new regulations took effect on January 1, 2019. All visitors are now limited to 4 hour
visiting sessions. Tickets to Machu Picchu are now divided into three daily sessions: early
morning (6AM – 9AM), late morning (9AM – 12PM) and early afternoon (12PM – 3PM). Within these
sessions, visitors must choose a specific hour to visit. This is to regulate and reduce visitor
traffic within the citadel– each hour is limited to 600 visitors.
The new regulations will have a direct impact on: Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain (not to
be confused with the citadel itself). In order to enjoy your tour of the citadel and hike the
additional mountains, you will need to purchase an extra entrance ticket to the ruins extending
your time allowed inside. This means that Huayna Picchu tickets will go up from $35 per person
to $75 per person
All tours include the entrance to Machu Picchu but, in order, to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu
Picchu Mountain, you will need to purchase an additional Machu Picchu entrance ticket with the
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu permit, which will cost a total of $75 per person. These new
regulations will come into effect starting January 1, 2019 and will apply towards all tours. If
you have booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain with us and do not want to pay the higher
fee, please contact us at: samtravelperu@gmail.com
These are new regulations that took
effect starting January of 2019, keep visiting our page and social sites for more information or
updates on these regulations.