Machu Picchu is a fascinating place so that it has become the place that every traveler has among their travel destinations. Fortunately, there are discounts that make the income to this Wonder of the world more accessible.
Machu Picchu offers a special discount for students not older than 25 years, accredited with their university card. This discount also benefits all minors (up to 17 years old)
Where can I buy a Machu Picchu ticket for students?
There are 3 ways to buy a ticket for Machu Picchu with student discount, one of them is to do it online, the second is to do it in person in Cusco with the risk of not finding spaces for the type of ticket you want and the third is through a travel agent who will manage everything related to your student ticket.

What student card is valid?
To buy your student income you will need 2 documents:
– The passport or identity document according to your nationality, this will be to be able to buy the ticket
– Valid university card with visible expiration date, this will be to be able to acquire the discount
Previously, the ISIC card was valid to obtain the discount, but many counterfeit situations were presented, so it is now considered invalid for this discount, only the university card is valid.
How much does the student tickets cost? (up to 25 years old) Foreign
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Machu Picchu Single: | $ 24.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Mountain | $ 38.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | $ 38.00 |
Andean Community (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia)
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Machu Picchu Single: | $ 10.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Mountain | $ 25.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | $ 25.00 |
What documents should I take with me to enter Machu Picchu?
To enter you must carry the same documents with which you purchased the tickets: The passport with the same number with which the reservation was made and your current university card, also the same with which you made the reservation.
Entrance to Machu Picchu for children
Children from 0 to 7 years have free access to the citadel of Machu Picchu and the Machu Picchu Mountain.
To enter the child must be accompanied by an adult and must present its passport.
The entrance to Huayna Picchu is not allowed since the minimum age is 12 years.
How much does the tickets for children cost
Children from 0 to 7 years old
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Machu Picchu Single: | $ 0.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Mountain | $ 0.00 |
| Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | They cannot enter (The minimum age 12 years) |
Recommendations for admission to Machu Picchu with children
– Within Machu Picchu citadel there are no places to buy food or drinks, so carry water and snacks.
– Within Machu Picchu citadel there are no hygienic services, these are located at the entrance door, ask the children if they want to enter the bathroom before entering, since if you leave to go to the bathroom, you will not be able to re-enter the Citadel.
– Follow the instructions given by your tour guide in Machu Picchu
– Always monitor children to avoid accidents
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