VISITING HOURS | ALTITUDE | CLIMATE
Machu Picchu is open from 7:00 a.m. to 18:00p.m.
Maximum capacity of visitors per day: 1,500 people.
Altitude
Machu Picchu is 2,400 meters above sea level.
Weather
Average temperature at Machu Picchu is 15° Celsius, with a low of -6° Celsius and a high of 24° Celsius.
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Also known as Aguas Calientes, the quaint yet cosmopolitan town at the foot of the Machu Picchu Citadel, is an international destination which should not be overlooked. Listen to the mix of languages, as people from all over the world share remarkable travel stories while strolling cobbled village streets which are lined with shops and restaurants, and surrounded by craggy Andean ledges. Soak in the hot springs for which the village was originally named, shop in open air markets, or visit the site museum, botanical gardens and colonial church.
Machu Picchu Museum
30 mins. walking distance from the hotel.
Visiting hours: from Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
Foreigners: 21 soles
Residents: 12 soles
What to Bring
- Hats or caps and Sunglasses
- Sun block is recommended for skin protection.
- Umbrella, windbreaker or raincoat for occasional rains.
- Trekking shoes.
- Video camera or camera.
- Bottled water.
- Mosquito repellent.
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