The Cusco Tourist Ticket is valid for visitors who wish to explore the many archaeological sites and museums in and around Cusco, Peru. It offers access to a significant part of the region’s rich Inca and pre-Inca heritage, but does not include Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu.
Cusco Tourist Ticket
Here is all the information about the Cusco Tourist Ticket:
General Tourist Ticket: This ticket provides access to 16 sites and is valid for 10 days. It is the most comprehensive option and the most economical if you plan to see a variety of attractions.
Partial Tourist Ticket: There are three partial ticket options, each valid for one or two days, that focus on specific circuits:
Circuit 1 (Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay): These sites are close to the city of Cusco and can be visited on a half-day tour.
Circuit 2 (Tipón, Pikillaqta, Museo Histórico Regional): These sites are a bit further from Cusco, and focus on Wari culture and Inca architecture.
Circuit 3 (Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Pisac): These sites are in the Sacred Valley and are often visited on a day trip from Cusco. This circuit is highly recommended if you plan to visit the Sacred Valley of the incas.
What’s included in the Cusco general tourist ticket:
Sacsayhuamán: Imposing fortress overlooking Cusco.
Q’enqo: Ritual site with intricate carvings.
Puka Pukara: Reddish fortress, probably a military and administrative center.
Tambomachay: Inca baths and water temple.
Tipón: Impressive Inca terraces and water channels.
Pikillaqta: Ruins of the pre-Inca Wari city.
Regional Historical Museum: Regional Historical Museum (located in Casa Garcilaso).
Ollantaytambo: Impressive Incan town and fortress.
Chinchero: Agricultural terraces and colonial church.
Moray: Circular terraces, possibly used for agricultural experimentation.
Pisac: Hilltop Incan ruins and vibrant market.
Admiral’s Palace: Admiral’s Palace (now a museum).
Popular Art Museum: Popular Art Museum.
Qoricancha Site Museum: Qoricancha Site Museum (dedicated to the Incan Temple of the Sun).
Qosqo Native Art Center: Cusco Native Art Center (features traditional dance performances).
Pachacuteq Monument: Pachacuteq Monument.
Where to buy:
COSITUC Office (Tourist Galleries, Av. El Sol 103, Cusco): The official office.
You can also purchase it at the tourist attraction itself. It is recommended to bring cash in soles. Credit or debit cards are not accepted.
Recommendations:
• Bring your passport, you will be asked for your passport to purchase and use the Tourist Ticket.
• The ticket generally allows only one entry to each site. For this reason, re-entry is not permitted.
