Where can I get the required permits for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu?
I've heard that I should buy a permit to visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Where can I get them? (I've emailed to mtsobek.com travel agency, but there is no response from them). So if there is no way to do it by yourself (online?) then could you recommend any travel agency which may buy the permits on my behalf?
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Unless you are planning being there outside of opening hours or for a purpose other than tourism, that is not the case.
When entering the reserve, you buy an entrance ticket. They are valid for one or two days. There is no need to acquire this ticket in advance, doing so at the main gate is typical. Some travel agencies, at least those in Peru, may be able to supply the ticket in advance. If memory serves, I've seen it done a few years ago.
Upon entering, it is a short walk to Machu Picchu and a steep trail up to Huayana Picchu.
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How do you get a permit for Machu Picchu?
The Inca Trail permits are regulated by the local government and can only be purchased by a licensed Peru tour operator. The process to get a permit starts with you contacting a licensed tour operator, in this case Sam Travel Peru, and checking the Inca Trail availability for your desired hiking date.Do you need a permit to go to Machu Picchu?
1. You need a permit to enter. You can't just walk into Machu Picchu as you can some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Peru's Ministry of Cultures requires every foreign visitor to present their passport and a permit at the entry gates.How much is a Machu Picchu permit?
Inca Trail Permits Available on September 2022Dates Start - EndPriceStatusSat, 10 September - 13 SeptemberU$ 720Book Now!Sun, 11 September - 14 SeptemberU$ 720Mon, 12 September - 15 September23 more rowsHow much does it cost to climb Huayna Picchu?
How Much is the entrance ticket? The cost of the Huayna Picchu tickets is 75. USD and includes Machu Picchu citadel through circuit 3. You can not buy just Huayna Picchu itself.Machu Picchu Altitude / What to know before you visited. Machu Picchu Guide 2021.
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One can buy a permit to visit Machu Picchu on https://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/inicio
For more information, see https://www.ticketmachupicchu.com/how-buy-entrance-machu-picchu-advance/#how_buy_machu_picchu_2020_ticket (mirror).
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