You will be thinking about Machu Picchu tickets and what you need to do to get into this Wonder of the World, here some advice and information you need.

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4. Has Machu Picchu been on your bucket list for a long time? Do not worry it is
the same for many people all over the world. Have you been putting off going to
Peru for many reasons like work or family commitments? Does all this sound
familiar, well isn’t it time to start to think about your trip to Machu Picchu and
let´s face it there is no time like the present to make your dream a reality.
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You will also be thinking
about what is the best time to
go to Machu Picchuand
about Machu Picchu tickets
and what you need to do to
get into this Wonder of the
World.

5. In years gone by, you could easily show up at Machu Picchu and get into the site
by paying at the gate, but not anymore, the government of Peru has now
imposed strict guidelines on how many people enter the ruin every day. Why is
this so you may ask? They are trying to preserve the site for future generations
and the stress on the site was becoming apparent.
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It is a good idea to start your
journey to Machu Picchu having
secured your tickets before you
leave home. There are several
easy ways to get your entrance
tickets and before we go on you
will need to know that there are
two entrances daily, one in the
morning and one in the afternoon.

6. The first way to purchase your Machu Picchu ticket is online. Select the type of
ticket that you want, for example Machu Picchu only, Machu Picchu and Huayna
Picchu, Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. Select the dates and how
many tickets you want and do not forget to select if you want morning or
afternoon. If you are travelling with children there is a discount and children
under eight are free. The website is VISA friendly.
Another way to purchase Machu Picchu tickets is by finding yourself a travel agent
to buy the tickets for you.
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There are many travel agents in
the city of Cusco and all over Peru
that will buy the tickets for you for a
fee, do some online research on
the company and see comments
on travel websites before paying
for the tickets. This is a great way
to feel secure that you have
purchased your tickets. Use
websites like Trip Advisor and
FindLocalTrips.com to get a good
idea on who is reputable and who
is not.

7. The final way is in person, you can buy your tickets in person at these two
places, Direccion Regional de Cultura office in Cusco, address Casa
Garcilaso on Calle Garcilaso, and they are open from 7am to 8pm Monday to
Saturday. The second place is in Aguas Calientes is located in Avenida
Pachacutec, not far from the main square, they are open from 5am to 10pm
Monday to Sunday, always check the government website for updates on the
opening time for both offices.
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There is no best time to go to
Machu Picchu with pros and cons
for all year. If you do not like the
rain than you should go in the dry
season, the dry season will see
more people at the ruin and longer
lines or if you prefer go in the wet
season, yes, it will rain, but it does
not rain all day and the crowds are
fewer.

8. There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu, the first and what most people
do is to go by train from the city of Cusco. The journey takes around 4 hours and
you will pass through some breathtaking scenery and some pretty little villages
before reaching the quaint town of Aguas Calientes.
The other alternative to reach Machu Picchu is to trek
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There are many different
alternative treks on offer but
without a doubt, the most popular
is the Inca Trail, a 4-day hike that
is hard work but the rewards are
endless. See cloud forests,
spectacular peaks and
breathtaking Inca ruins, all finishing
at the Inca Citadel. An
achievement that will last in your
memory a lifetime.

9. Here are some fun Machu Picchu facts for you..
Most of the Inca civilization was destroyed by the Spanish when they took over
in the mid-1500s. Machu Picchu was built on the top of a mountain at nearly
8,000 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level, meaning it was not visible from the
ground below making it one of the most remarkable and well-preserved Inca
cities.
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The Incans were some of the best
masons in the world. The
structures, staircases and shelters
that were built fit perfectly and it is
said that 70-80% of what is seen
today at Machu Picchu is original.
In Quechua, Machu Picchu means
“old mountain” or “old peak.”

10. Built in the 14th century and lost for over 400 years. It is said that Germans
discovered the site in the 1800s and did not make a big deal about it. The official
discovery date is July 24, 1911 by Yale professor Hiram Bingham.
The indigenous language of the Andes is Quechua and for a long time it was
only a spoken language. That is why the history of Machu Picchu is still being
discovered.
Do some research and get all the information you need on you Machu Picchu
tickets and book early to avoid being disappointed.
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