{"id":1976,"date":"2024-04-26T04:07:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T04:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:51:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:51:54","slug":"questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU, Do you have questions about your <strong><a title=\"Machu Picchu tour\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/machu-picchu-tour-full-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong>? We show you a list of frequently asked questions about traveling to Machu Picchu. If you don&#8217;t find what you are looking for, ask us a question at info@cuscodestination.com and we will contact you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/04\/machupicchutour.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_34 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Macchu_Picchu\" title=\"Macchu Picchu?\">Macchu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#How_to_get_an_entrance_ticket_to_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"How to get an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu?\">How to get an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#How_to_get_to_Machu_Picchu_from_Ollantaytambo\" title=\"How to get to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo?\">How to get to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#When_to_visit_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"When to visit Machu Picchu?\">When to visit Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Can_I_hire_a_guide_in_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"Can I hire a guide in Machu Picchu?\">Can I hire a guide in Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Can_I_go_up_to_Machu_Picchu_walking\" title=\"Can I go up to Machu Picchu walking?\">Can I go up to Machu Picchu walking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Where_do_I_buy_train_tickets_to_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"Where do I buy train tickets to Machu Picchu?\">Where do I buy train tickets to Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Can_I_use_the_local_train\" title=\"Can I use the local train?\">Can I use the local train?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Will_I_be_able_to_find_accommodation_in_Machu_Picchu_town_Aguas_Calientes\" title=\"Will I be able to find accommodation in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)?\">Will I be able to find accommodation in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#How_much_luggage_should_I_carry_on_the_train\" title=\"How much luggage should I carry on the train?\">How much luggage should I carry on the train?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Can_I_visit_Machu_Picchu_and_Huayna_Picchu_on_the_same_day\" title=\"Can I visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu on the same day?\">Can I visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu on the same day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#From_what_time_is_Machu_Picchu_open\" title=\"From what time is Machu Picchu open?\">From what time is Machu Picchu open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#What_document_should_I_bring_to_enter_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"What document should I bring to enter Machu Picchu?\">What document should I bring to enter Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Where_are_the_hot_springs_of_Machu_Picchu_located\" title=\"Where are the hot springs of Machu Picchu located?\">Where are the hot springs of Machu Picchu located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Is_it_essential_to_hire_a_travel_agency_to_go_to_Machu_Picchu\" title=\"Is it essential to hire a travel agency to go to Machu Picchu?\">Is it essential to hire a travel agency to go to Machu Picchu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Can_Machu_Picchu_be_visited_by_people_of_any_age\" title=\"Can Machu Picchu be visited by people of any age?\">Can Machu Picchu be visited by people of any age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/blog\/questions-about-the-trip-to-machu-picchu\/#Where_can_I_get_more_information\" title=\"Where can I get more information?\">Where can I get more information?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macchu_Picchu\"><\/span><strong>Macchu Picchu?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/04\/machupicchutour2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an Inca city built on green mountains and rivers, a historical, mystical and mysterious place, loaded with a lot of energy; It is a world heritage site and one of the most popular destinations in America.<\/li>\n<li>It is in a cloud forest between the Andes Mountains and the edge of the Amazon jungle, at 2,400 meters above sea level, in the middle of two mountains, surrounded by many mountains.<\/li>\n<li>An average of 5 thousand tourists can enter Machu Picchu every day. If you choose to come by train, it will take you from the town of Ollantaytambo through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_an_entrance_ticket_to_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span><strong>How to get an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You can have an entry <strong><a title=\"Machu Picchu Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/cusco-machu-picchu-tour-3-days.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ticket to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> through the website of an authorized travel agency or the official online sales website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.<\/li>\n<li>You must check availability, fill out the reservation form, make payment and print your tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Machu_Picchu_from_Ollantaytambo\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In Ollantaytambo you will board a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).<\/li>\n<li>The train takes around 1:50 hours and tickets have to be booked in advance.<\/li>\n<li>From Cusco to Ollantaytambo you must board one of the buses on &#8216;Pavitos&#8217; street in the Historic Center. Another option is to hire a private service through a tourism agency. This trip takes approximately 2 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span><strong>When to visit Machu Picchu?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The season is not a problem in Machu Picchu, the temperature varies between 8 \u00baC and 20 \u00baC. We recommend that you always bring a raincoat, since the geography where Machu Picchu is located means that rain can fall at any time during the year.<\/li>\n<li>There are 2 seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The latter runs from November to March and is characterized by constant rain. The first runs from April to October and is characterized by little rain and sunny weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_hire_a_guide_in_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Can I hire a guide in Machu Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, for your best enjoyment it is essential to visit Machu Picchu with a tour guide. You can get one at the entrance to Machu Picchu or by contracting a tourist program.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_go_up_to_Machu_Picchu_walking\"><\/span>Can I go up to Machu Picchu walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Although you can walk, it is best to take a bus.\u00a0There is a path that goes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu takes approximately 2 hours and demands energy since it is an ascent of several stairs.\u00a0Buses leave from 5.30 a.m. It takes only 30 minutes to take the bus to Machu Picchu. The last bus that leaves Aguas Calientes is at 3.30 p.m.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_I_buy_train_tickets_to_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Where do I buy train tickets to Machu Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/04\/machupicchutour1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since 2009 there are 2 train railway companies to Machu Picchu:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peru Rail \u2013 You can buy tickets online through their website: www.perurail.com. If you prefer, you can purchase tickets at their offices, Lima (Malec\u00f3n de la Reserva 610), <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cuzco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cusco<\/a> (Portal de Carnes 214) &#8211; Avenida Pachacutec s\/n (Wanchaq District).<\/li>\n<li>Inca Rail \u2013 Its website is www.incarail.com. You can buy tickets, you can also do so in person at their offices, Lima Avenida P\u00e9rez Aranibar 1874, San Isidro, Cusco Calle Portal de Panes 105.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_the_local_train\"><\/span>Can I use the local train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>No. This train is reserved only for Peruvians.\u00a0Peruvians can buy a local train ticket at Peru Rail stations. Like any service, it must be purchased 1 week in advance. The local train is not a tourist service and is usually packed with people standing in the aisles.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_be_able_to_find_accommodation_in_Machu_Picchu_town_Aguas_Calientes\"><\/span>Will I be able to find accommodation in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/04\/machupicchutour3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you come in high season (June, July and August). Hotels must be reserved in advance. If there is something that abounds in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes; They are hotels of all prices and categories.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_luggage_should_I_carry_on_the_train\"><\/span>How much luggage should I carry on the train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It is recommended to bring only what is necessary to Machu Picchu. The trains to Machu Picchu will allow you to board with your hand luggage and this must not exceed 5 kilos (11 pounds).<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_visit_Machu_Picchu_and_Huayna_Picchu_on_the_same_day\"><\/span>Can I visit Machu Picchu and <a title=\"Machu Picchu Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/cuscodestination.com\/imperial-cusco-tour-5-days.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huayna Picchu<\/a> on the same day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu on the same days, but you have to buy certain tickets, Machu Picchu circuit 1 and 2, and Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain (to tour the entire Inka citadel). Machu Picchu is open every day of the year from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_what_time_is_Machu_Picchu_open\"><\/span>From what time is Machu Picchu open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Machu Picchu is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_document_should_I_bring_to_enter_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>What document should I bring to enter Machu Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To enter Machu Picchu you must present the printed ticket and the document with which you purchased the ticket (passport, identity document, university card).<\/li>\n<li>Important: the documents must be valid at the time of entry to Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_hot_springs_of_Machu_Picchu_located\"><\/span>Where are the hot springs of Machu Picchu located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Hot Springs are located at the end of Pachacutec Avenue in the town of Aguas Calientes (10 minutes walk from the Main Plaza).\u00a0The temperature of the hot springs ranges between 35\u00baC. and 43\u00baC.\u00a0Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 05:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Rates: Foreigners 20 soles &#8211; Nationals 10 soles. &#8211; Children 5 soles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_essential_to_hire_a_travel_agency_to_go_to_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span>Is it essential to hire a travel agency to go to Machu Picchu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>No. you can take the tour to Machu Picchu on your own. although many tourists choose to visit the Inca City as part of an organized tour.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Machu_Picchu_be_visited_by_people_of_any_age\"><\/span>Can Machu Picchu be visited by people of any age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, Machu Picchu can be visited by people of all ages.\u00a0If you plan to ascend Huayna Picchu mountain, only people over 12 years old can climb it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_more_information\"><\/span>Where can I get more information?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you have a question or doubt, you can contact us at info@cuscodestination.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU, Do you have questions about your trip to Machu Picchu? 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