CORONAVIRUS IN PERU & MACHU PICCHU
Travel Updates
Published 21st September, 2020 | Updated 25th October, 2020
Update: Sunday, 25th October, 2020
Can I Travel to Peru from Another Country?
Limited international flights started from the 5th of October, more routes will likely open in November (further details below). Land borders will start to open gradually (no details given).
Can I Travel Within Peru?
Yes, with some limitations, further details below.
Is Machu Picchu open to visitors?
Machu Picchu will reopen on the 1st of November, free of charge to all visitors until the 14th of November. Reserve your tickets here (sold out until the 14th of November, system for 15th of November onwards is not yet open). The site has received the Safe Travels stamp from the WTTC.
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WHAT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ARE OPEN?
Archaeological sites, museums and other attractions are currently still closed but are starting to reopen gradually from the 15th of October. Below is a list of some of the most popular sites in different areas of Peru.
MACHU PICCHU - CLOSED; open from the 1st of November. Tickets (free until the 14th of November) must be obtained in advance here (sold out until 14th Nov). CHILDREN UNDER 14 AND ADULTS OVER 65 YEARS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ENTRY.
CUSCO RUINS - OPEN, 50% capacity, by reservation only (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pukapukara)
SACRED VALLEY RUINS - OPEN, 50% capacity, by reservation only (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero Moray)
SOUTHERN VALLEY RUINS - OPEN, 50% capacity by reservation only (Tipon, Pikillaqta)
TRAINS TO MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO - operating, but on a limited schedule.
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (Vinicunca) - CLOSED. Possibly opening on the 1st of November.
PALCOLO RAINBOW MOUNTAINS - CLOSED. Possibly opening on the 1st of November.
LAKE HUMANTAY - CLOSED. Possibly opening on the 1st of November.
CUSCO MUSEUMS - CLOSED
HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
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