What Should I Know to visit Machu Picchu this 2022?

Now that Covid-19 has decreased around the world, traveling has become a very popular activity. Sites and monuments around the world were closed for almost two years, and Peru had a pretty restricted lockdown for a very long time. Borders have been re-opened relatively recently and regulations are pretty thorough. Nonetheless, you can have an excellent vacation in Peru and visit its most precious wonder: Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu it’s been accredited with the Safe Travel certification and all its circuits and entrance rules have changed a bit. First, make sure to buy your entrance ticket in advance so you can plan your tour to Machu Picchu according to your expectations. Remember that the Machu Picchu ticket has an established time for entering and 4 types of entrances.

The special ones include Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain; these particular entrances must be bought at least 4 months in advance and each has a specific route to follow and only two access hours (both early in the morning). There is now a nearly opened circuit to visit the Huchuy Picchu mountain, also a trekking circuit, however, this one has more access hours than the first two. These are pretty popular trekking tours in Machu Picchu and their availability is quite limited, so don’t wait up and book one now!

Otherwise, the regular entrance to the Citadel or “Llacta” is the most required and also the one that allows more visitors. With this ticket to Machu Picchu, you can choose from 9 different access hours from 6 am to 2 pm (each with an hour difference) and allowing you to visit the citadel for approximately 3 or 4 hours. Peru Luxury Travel can arrange all your tours to Machu Picchu according to your needs, schedules, and services.

Although the vaccine certificate is not mandatory to access Machu Picchu, the train service does require it. So, if you are planning to take any of the train services you will need it. If you are not vaccinated the most effective way to get there is to make one of the trekking routes to Machu Picchu, such as the Inca Trail or the Salkantay Trek, both luxury treks that will take you to the citadel in a 3 to 4 days journey.

Also, remember that you must use your face mask during your tour of Machu Picchu and you can take it off to take some pictures. Follow the indication of your guide and the culture ministry staff that will be happy to orient you during your visit.