once again stands at 675 daily visitors (equivalent to 30% of the total), since April 19.
This amount was set by the Government for visits to archaeological sites located in provinces at extreme risk level due to COVID-19 contagion.
Based on the established measures, sightseers can arrive at the site Mondays to Saturdays, since mandatory social immobility (curfew) is in force 24 hours on Sundays.
Machu Picchu's capacity had stood at 40% from March (equivalent to 897 daily visitors).
However, the increase in COVID-19 infections in Urubamba Province —over recent weeks— forced authorities to put in place new restrictions to avoid an increase in positive cases.
In addition to Urubamba, Cusco, Anta, La Convencion, and Quispicanchi are considered provinces at extreme risk.
Sanitary protocol
To enter Machu Picchu, visitors must strictly comply with the sanitary protocol, which means the permanent use of a face mask and maintaining physical distance, in addition to complying with the security measures ordered by the archaeological site staff.
Promotional rates
For this 2021, the
Ministry of Culture approved promotional rates for the entry of national visitors, foreigners residing in Peru, and citizens of the Andean Community to the citadel of Machu Picchu.