According to the Joinnus virtual platform through TuBoleto.Cultura.pe, there are no available Machu Picchu tickets for May and June. For the past two months, Machu Picchu tickets have been sold out. Therefore, we recommend booking your Machu Picchu tickets in advance on www.tuboleto.cultura.pe. In July and August, there are only a few Machu Picchu tickets left.
Additionally, the Inca Trail 4-day hike is sold out until August. If you want to hike the classic Inca Trail, we recommend booking in advance.
What can you do in this situation?
All travelers who do not have entrance tickets to Machu Picchu can go to the town of Aguas Calientes and attempt to get a ticket. There are only 1,000 tickets available, and we recommend arriving a day early and bringing extra money in case you need to spend the day in town.
When you arrive in Aguas Calientes, we suggest going directly to the Ministry of Culture, located near the main square. There, you will need to request a ticket with a number, and they will tell you when to return to the office. They will provide you with access to Machu Picchu circuits based on availability and date.
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The Ministry of Culture is working on a new platform. Given this situation, the Ministry of Culture has begun the process of developing a new virtual platform for selling tickets to Machu Picchu. Therefore, it is expected that in the coming days more details will be provided about the selection process of the company that will be in charge of this new system.
On the other hand, the CGR has called on the Minister of Culture, Leslie Urteaga, to take the corresponding measures in relation to the irregularities found in the contract with Joinnus. An administrative process or even criminal charges against the officials involved in this case are not ruled out.
Where can I find more information?
For updated information on the sale of tickets to Machu Picchu Peru, it is recommended to visit the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru. In addition, the complete report of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) on the hiring of Joinnus is available on the entity’s website.
Additional recommendations:
- Advance planning: Visitors planning to travel to Machu Picchu in the coming months are advised to stay informed about official updates from the Ministry of Culture regarding the new ticketing system.
- Official channels: It is important to purchase tickets to Machu Picchu only through official channels authorized by the Ministry of Culture. Buying tickets from unofficial websites or through unauthorized intermediaries should be avoided.
- Heritage Preservation: Visitors are reminded of the importance of respecting and caring for the cultural and natural heritage of Machu Picchu during their visit. The rules established for the conservation of the site must be followed and damage to the natural environment must be avoided.
Last update:
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the contract with Joinnus will end on May 15, 2024. From that date, the sale of tickets to Machu Picchu will be temporarily carried out at the offices of the Ministry of Culture. in Cusco, while the new virtual platform is implemented.
New ticket sales system: The Ministry of Culture is working on the development of a new virtual platform for ticket sales to Machu Picchu. The new system is expected to be operational in July 2024.