English Translation For Terms and Conditions For Buying Machu Picchu Tickets

English Translation For Terms and Conditions For Buying Machu Picchu Tickets

In case you don't speak Spanish, or you just can't find that little box with the link to see the official Terms & Conditions for buying Machu Picchu entry tickets, here it is translated into English. Everyone who buys an entry…

Should You Set Up a 1 Day Trip to Machu Picchu?

Should You Set Up a 1 Day Trip to Machu Picchu?

The latest trend is for travelers to organize their own trips from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back in one day. But this was not always the case. And there's a good reason. I'm getting emails from people who are struggling with…

You Won't Believe How Many Tickets are Available to Machu Picchu

You Won't Believe How Many Tickets are Available to Machu Picchu

Hope you're sitting down. If you can't get an entry ticket to Machu Picchu in 2024, you're not doing it right. The number of Machu Picchu tickets available each day exceeds a jaw dropping 10,000.. I'm not making this up. Stay…

Do You Need to Avoid Being Late To Machu Picchu?

Do You Need to Avoid Being Late To Machu Picchu?

Does it matter if you're late to Machu Picchu? Well. Starting in 2024, it might be. Here's why. Machu Picchu national park officials made a few changes to park regulations in 2024. One of those changes is that there is now a 30…

Join Jacquie on This Trip to Machu Picchu April 14-20, 2024

Join Jacquie on This Trip to Machu Picchu April 14-20, 2024

Join me, Jacquie Whitt, from April 14-20  for a 6 day jam-packed small-group adventure to Peru, for average people. I combined a little nature, a little culture and a lot of fun as we explore the real Peru. i'm pretty sure I have…

Changes to Machu Picchu Entry Tickets in 2024

Changes to Machu Picchu Entry Tickets in 2024

With the 2024 year well under way, I've got a jam-packed list of updates and changes. The new year started with no tickets and complete radio silence, then a week of train suspensions while website glitches created headaches galore…

Do these easy training hikes near Cusco before the Inca Trail

Do these easy training hikes near Cusco before the Inca Trail

No matter how fit and ready you are to hike the high altitude trails in Peru, active travelers of all ages will enjoy, and even benefit from these training hikes near Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This is the perfect way to explore…

Are Parts of Machu Picchu Closing? It's Not What You Think

Are Parts of Machu Picchu Closing? It's Not What You Think

OK. Yes the Peru government has announced a plan to increase the availability of additional Machu Picchu entry tickets in 2024. No. They did not close parts of the the citadel last September 2023 due to heavy tourism. Here we…

Confused about Machu Picchu Entry Times? You're Not Alone

Confused about Machu Picchu Entry Times? You're Not Alone

You think you were confused before? Just wait til you hear the latest blunder in figuring out entry times at the Machu Picchu main gate. The issue seems to be after selecting the entry time and paying, the final ticket may show…

Where are Most Visitors to Machu Picchu Coming From in 2023?

Where are Most Visitors to Machu Picchu Coming From in 2023?

In spite of the rough start in 2023, tourism in Peru is up a whopping 38.5% over the same 7 month period last year (Jan 1-July 30, 2022), Over the same period in 2023, North American travelers made up 24.5% while Europeans lagged…