The Committee of Integrated Tourist Services (Cosituc) is working on modernizing the sale and purchase of the Tourist Ticket that includes 17 tourist places of the city of Cusco and that is necessary for national and foreign visitors to enter the Archaeological Centers, museums of the city during your stay.
The tourist ticket has two presentations according to the needs of tourists, either the Partial Tourist Ticket whose duration is 1 day and useful in case the visitors have little time.
And the General Tourist Ticket whose duration is 10 days and with which you can visit the 17 places that are included in this ticket.
Therefore, given its compulsory purchase and in order to facilitate things to visitors is working on a web platform very similar to the purchase of tickets to enter Machu Picchu to help tourists to buy the ticket via internet from any part of the world.
If you want to know more about the tourist ticket you can read our blog => https://www.incaworldperu.com/en/blog/cuscos-tourist-ticket-9/
It is expected that this platform will be available before the end of this year and will help the thousands of visitors that the city receives each year.
If you need advice with your trip or you want us to assemble a package of trips for you, do not forget to contact us to our incaworldtravel@gmail.com
Announce Electronic Tourist Ticket in Cusco
The Committee of Integrated Tourist Services (Cosituc) is working on modernizing the sale and purchase of the tourist Ticket
The Committee of Integrated Tourist Services (Cosituc) is working on modernizing the sale and purchase of the tourist Ticket
The Committee of Integrated Tourist Services (Cosituc) is working on modernizing the sale and purchase of the Tourist Ticket that includes 17 tourist places of the city of Cusco and that is necessary for national and foreign visitors to enter the Archaeological Centers, museums of the city during your stay.
The tourist ticket has two presentations according to the needs of tourists, either the Partial Tourist Ticket whose duration is 1 day and useful in case the visitors have little time.
And the General Tourist Ticket whose duration is 10 days and with which you can visit the 17 places that are included in this ticket.
Therefore, given its compulsory purchase and in order to facilitate things to visitors is working on a web platform very similar to the purchase of tickets to enter Machu Picchu to help tourists to buy the ticket via internet from any part of the world.
If you want to know more about the tourist ticket you can read our blog => https://www.incaworldperu.com/en/blog/cuscos-tourist-ticket-9/
It is expected that this platform will be available before the end of this year and will help the thousands of visitors that the city receives each year.
If you need advice with your trip or you want us to assemble a package of trips for you, do not forget to contact us to our incaworldtravel@gmail.com
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Machu Picchu in 2026?
We would like to inform our travelers that availability for Circuit 1 and 2 for the months of September, October and November is at 85% of capacity. We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance.
New Circuits and Routes
The Ministry of Culture has consolidated the three main tours. As of 2026, Tour 2 (The Royal Route) remains the only one that allows visitors to take the classic photo from the Guardian’s House. We have adapted all our packages to ensure this access.
Digital Check-In and Biometric Verification
Say goodbye to long check-in lines! Starting this season, entry is faster thanks to the new digital check-in system. Our packages include full management of your personalized tickets to prevent errors on the state platform.
| Circuit | Ideal for... | Clasic photo | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit 1 (Panoramic) | High views and photo posts | Yes | Low |
| Circuit 2 (Andean) | Complete circuit through the ruins | Yes | Medium |
| Circuit 3 (Reality) | Persons or reduced movement | No | Very low |
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