Wayna Picchu is a Quechua word that means “Young Mountain”. It would become the antonym of the also famous Machu Picchu Mountain, that means “Old Mountain”. Huayna Picchu has a viewpoint at the top that allows one to have one of the best views of Machu Picchu citadel; moreover, one can appreciate remains of the Inca terraces on the hillside, as well as a half-built temple known as “The Temple of the Moon”. Machu Picchu Mountain.
In order to reach Machu Picchu, you need to acquire your entry ticket in advance (at least 3 months ahead), either on walking or by bus, then you must walk to the entry checkpoint through the circuit no 3 that starts from the inferior side of the citadel. The ascent will take between 45-60 minutes, depending on the person´s physical condition.
Table of Prices | Foreign Adults | Foreign Students | Escolar extranjero | National Adults | National Students | Escolar Nacional |
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Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu | S/.200.00 | S/.125.00 | S/. 118.00 | S/.112.00 | S/.80.00 | S/80.00 |
The entry hours for “Montaña Wayna Picchu” are the following:
Remember that the maximum capacity for Wayna Picchu is of 400 persons per day, divided in 3 groups of 200 each. WE RECOMMEND YOU BOOK IN ADVANCE, AT LEAST 3 MONTHS EARLIER.
In order to reserve the ticket to :Huayna Picchu , you need to follow the next steps:
If you would like to acquire your tickets in an easy manner, you can do it online through this page:
www.machupicchu.gob.pe
Touristic Ticket to Huayna Picchu
by franklin