{"id":4212,"date":"2026-04-08T18:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=4212"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:03:29","slug":"cusco-tourist-ticket-what-is-it-and-whats-it-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/cusco-tourist-ticket-what-is-it-and-whats-it-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Cusco Tourist Ticket: Where to Buy It and What It Includes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Cusco, the magical capital of the Inca Empire, it\u2019s essential to understand the Cusco Tourist Ticket. This pass gives you access to the most important archaeological sites, museums, and cultural attractions in the region. But what exactly is it, and what is it for? In this complete guide, we explain everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to one of the most fascinating destinations in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">What is the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-key-acronyms-for-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Key Acronyms for the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-types-and-prices-of-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Types and Prices of the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-partial-tourist-ticket-circuits-what-places-are-included\" data-level=\"2\">Partial Tourist Ticket Circuits: What Places Are Included?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-to-buy-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Where to Buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recommendations-before-buying-your-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Recommendations Before Buying Your Tourist Ticket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-common-mistakes-when-buying-your-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Common Mistakes When Buying Your Ticket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-attractions-included-in-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Attractions Included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cusco-tourist-ticket-attractions-included-by-ticket-type\" data-level=\"2\">Cusco Tourist Ticket: Attractions Included by Ticket Type<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-which-attractions-are-not-included-in-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\" data-level=\"2\">Which Attractions Are NOT Included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-enjoy-the-magic-of-cusco\" data-level=\"2\">Enjoy the Magic of Cusco<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>What is the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cusco Tourist Ticket is an official pass that allows access to 16 archaeological and cultural sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including iconic places such as Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full version is valid for approximately 10 days and costs 130 soles (around $38 USD). It must be purchased in person at the office of the Committee of Integrated Tourist Cultural Services of Cusco (COSITUC), located at Av. El Sol 103, or directly at some of the included sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a practical option for travelers who want to visit multiple attractions while optimizing time and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sacsayhuaman.jpg\" alt=\"Two Tourists at the Archaeological Site of Sacsayhuaman\" class=\"wp-image-12375\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tambomachay-fountains.jpg\" alt=\"Inca fountains in Tambomachay\" class=\"wp-image-14729\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inca fountains in Tambomachay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-acronyms-for-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Key Acronyms for the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of acronyms you will see on your ticket so you can easily identify them and avoid confusion. We also include other key terms used throughout this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-orange\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Acronym<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTC<\/td><td>Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COSITUC<\/td><td>Committee of Integrated Tourist Cultural Services of Cusco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCI<\/td><td>Full Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BEE<\/td><td>Foreign Student Ticket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPI<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPII<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPIII<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket III<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ISIC Card<\/td><td>International Student Identity Card<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BIN<\/td><td>National Full Ticket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BEN<\/td><td>National Student Ticket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPS<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Ticket \u2013 Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPC<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Ticket \u2013 City and South Valley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTCPV<\/td><td>Partial Cusco Ticket \u2013 Sacred Valley<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-and-prices-of-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Types and Prices of the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main types of Cusco Tourist Tickets: the full ticket and the partial tickets. This classification applies to both national and foreign visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-cusco-tourist-ticket-foreign-visitors\">1. Cusco Tourist Ticket \u2013 FOREIGN VISITORS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-full-ticket-for-foreign-visitors\">a. Full Ticket for Foreign Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full Cusco Tourist Ticket \u2013 BTCI<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 130 ($38 USD)<br>Validity: 10 days<br>Included attractions: All 16 tourist sites<br>Required document: Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foreign Student Ticket \u2013 BEE<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 10 days<br>Included attractions: All 16 tourist sites<br>Required document: Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> This ticket is intended for travelers aged 10 to 17, who only need to present their ID. For those between 18 and 25, a valid student ID or ISIC card is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-partial-tickets-for-foreign-visitors\">b. Partial Tickets for Foreign Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket I \u2013 BTCPI<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 1 day<br>Included circuit: Circuit I \u2013 Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<br>Required document: Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket II \u2013 BTCPII<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 2 days<br>Included circuit: Circuit II \u2013 City and South Valley<br>Required document: Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket III \u2013 BTCPIII<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 2 days<br>Included circuit: Circuit III \u2013 Sacred Valley<br>Required document: Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-btc-price-table-foreign-visitors\">BTC Price Table \u2013 Foreign Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-orange\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Ticket Type<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Validity<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Regular Price<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Full Ticket (BTCI)<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><em>10 days<\/em><\/td><td><em>S\/. 130.00<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Students \/ Children<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><em>10 days<\/em><\/td><td><em>S\/. 70.00<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Partial Tickets<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Circuit I (Sacsayhuam\u00e1n)<\/em><\/td><td><em>1 day<\/em><\/td><td><em>S\/. 70.00<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Circuit II (City &amp; South Valley)<\/em><\/td><td><em>2 days<\/em><\/td><td><em>S\/. 70.00<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Circuit III (Sacred Valley)<\/em><\/td><td><em>2 days<\/em><\/td><td><em>S\/. 70.00<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"red\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Payments made by card, Plin, or Yape are subject to a 3.15% fee. Only Visa and Mastercard are accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Boleto-Turistico-Cusco-integral-Extranjeros.jpg\" alt=\"Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco integral para Extranjeros\" class=\"wp-image-11849\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco integral para Extranjeros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Boleto-Turistico-Cusco-Parcial-Extranjeros.jpg\" alt=\"Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco Parcial para Extranjeros\" class=\"wp-image-11851\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco Parcial para Extranjeros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-promotional-cusco-tourist-ticket-peruvian-visitors\">2. Promotional Cusco Tourist Ticket \u2013 PERUVIAN VISITORS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-full-ticket-for-peruvians\">a. Full Ticket for Peruvians<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full Ticket \u2013 BIN<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 10 days<br>Included attractions: All 16 tourist sites<br>Required document: National ID (DNI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Ticket \u2013 BEN<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 40 ($11 USD)<br>Validity: 10 days<br>Included attractions: All 16 tourist sites<br>Required document: National ID (DNI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> This ticket is for travelers aged 10 to 17 (ID required). Those between 18 and 25 must present a valid university student ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-partial-tickets-for-peruvians\">b. Partial Tickets for Peruvians<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket I \u2013 BTCPS<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 40 ($11 USD)<br>Validity: 1 day<br>Included circuit: Circuit I \u2013 Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<br>Required document: DNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket II \u2013 BTCPC<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 2 days<br>Included circuit: Circuit II \u2013 City and South Valley<br>Required document: DNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial Ticket III \u2013 BTCPV<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Price: S\/. 70 ($20 USD)<br>Validity: 2 days<br>Included circuit: Circuit III \u2013 Sacred Valley<br>Required document: DNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-btc-price-table-peruvian-visitors\">BTC Price Table \u2013 Peruvian Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ticket Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Regular Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Ticket<\/strong><\/td><td>10 days<\/td><td>S\/. 70.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Students \/ Children<\/strong><\/td><td>10 days<\/td><td>S\/. 40.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Partial Tickets<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circuit I (Sacsayhuam\u00e1n)<\/td><td>1 day<\/td><td>S\/. 40.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circuit II (City &amp; South Valley)<\/td><td>2 days<\/td><td>S\/. 40.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circuit III (Sacred Valley)<\/td><td>2 days<\/td><td>S\/. 40.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"red\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Payments made by card, Plin, or Yape are subject to a 3.15% fee. Only Visa and Mastercard are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Boleto-Turistico-del-Cusco-integral-para-Peruanos.jpg\" alt=\"Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco integral para Peruanos\" class=\"wp-image-11852\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boleto Tur\u00edstico del Cusco integral para Peruanos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partial-tourist-ticket-circuits-what-places-are-included\"><strong>Partial Tourist Ticket Circuits: What Places Are Included?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-circuit-i-sacsayhuaman\"><strong>1. Circuit I (Sacsayhuam\u00e1n)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This circuit includes 4 archaeological sites from the Cusco Tourist Ticket: Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-circuit-ii-cusco-city-and-south-valley\"><strong>2. Circuit II (Cusco City and South Valley)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This circuit includes 8 tourist attractions: 4 museums, 1 historical monument, 1 folklore performance center, the Tip\u00f3n archaeological site, and the Pikillaqta archaeological site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-circuit-iii-sacred-valley\"><strong>3. Circuit III (Sacred Valley)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This circuit includes 4 archaeological sites from the Cusco Tourist Ticket: Pisac, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, and Moray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sacsayhuaman-sunset-cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-14727\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sacsayhuaman &#8211; Circuit I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Museum-of-Popular-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Popular Art\" class=\"wp-image-11863\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museum of Popular Art &#8211; Circuit II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pisac.jpg\" alt=\"Pisac archaeological site\" class=\"wp-image-14278\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pisac &#8211; Circuit III<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-buy-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Where to Buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>COSITUC is the official institution responsible for selling the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC). You can purchase it at the following authorized locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Office (COSITUC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Galer\u00edas Tur\u00edsticas, Av. El Sol 103, office 101<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At Archaeological Sites and Tourist Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also purchase the ticket directly at the entrance of several included sites, such as Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, or Chinchero. This option can be convenient if you are already visiting these places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that not all locations have the same opening hours or accept all payment methods (many only accept cash). During peak hours, you may also encounter lines or delays. For a smoother experience, it is best to purchase your ticket in advance at the main office before starting your visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can also buy your Tourist Ticket at the COSITUC office on Garcilaso Street. However, this location is not always open. To avoid issues, we recommend purchasing directly at the main office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cosituc-cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"COSITUC's official office in Cusco, where you can purchase the full and partial Tourist Tickets\" class=\"wp-image-14717\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">COSITUC&#8217;s official office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recommendations-before-buying-your-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Recommendations Before Buying Your Tourist Ticket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check validity:<\/strong> It varies depending on the type of ticket (partial or full).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single-use access:<\/strong> The ticket can only be used once per attraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No extras included:<\/strong> It does not include services such as tour guides or transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does not include Machu Picchu:<\/strong> The ticket only covers attractions in Cusco city, the South Valley, and the Sacred Valley. Machu Picchu must be purchased separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan your itinerary:<\/strong> Review the included attractions and organize your visit accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring your ID:<\/strong> You must present identification when entering sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect opening hours:<\/strong> Some sites have specific entry times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider hiring a guide:<\/strong> A local guide can enhance your experience with deeper insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect your ticket:<\/strong> It cannot be replaced if lost or damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take your time:<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to visit everything in one day\u2014enjoy each place fully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\"><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> If it\u2019s your first time in Cusco, we recommend booking a tour that includes the Tourist Ticket attractions. This way, you avoid logistical hassles and can simply enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-when-buying-your-ticket\"><strong>Common Mistakes When Buying Your Ticket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the Cusco Tourist Ticket is easy to purchase, many travelers make mistakes that can affect their experience. These are the most common ones to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buying the wrong type of ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not planning according to the ticket\u2019s validity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assuming it includes all attractions in Cusco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not bringing your ID or passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying to reuse or transfer the ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying from unofficial sellers or without clear information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not considering payment methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underestimating travel time between sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist with a tourist ticket in Cusco's Plaza de Armas\" class=\"wp-image-14720\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourist with a tourist ticket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attractions-included-in-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Attractions Included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sacsayhuaman-archaeological-park\"><strong>Sacsayhuam\u00e1n Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> About 2 km (1.2 miles) northeast of Cusco\u2019s Main Square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate &amp; Altitude:<\/strong> Mild and dry, with two distinct seasons: dry season (April\u2013October) and rainy season (November\u2013March). Located at 3,700 m (12,139 ft).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Sacsayhuam\u00e1n is an impressive Inca ceremonial fortress built in the 15th century under the rule of Inca Pachac\u00fatec. Its name in Quechua means \u201csatisfied falcon\u201d or \u201cplace where the falcon is satisfied.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It served as a strategic military, religious, and administrative center, and its construction is believed to have taken over 70 years. It is made up of massive limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, fitted together with remarkable precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sacsayhuaman-archaeological-inca-site-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sacsayhuaman archaeological Inca site\" class=\"wp-image-11477\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sacsayhuaman archaeological Inca site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qenqo-archaeological-site\"><strong>Qenqo Archaeological Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 4 km (2.5 miles) northeast of Cusco, near Sacsayhuam\u00e1n.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,600 m (11,811 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Qenqo was an Inca ceremonial center dedicated to religious and astronomical rituals. Its name means \u201clabyrinth\u201d in Quechua, due to its underground passages and carved rock channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/qenqo-cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Qenqo Archaeological Site, Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-14725\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qenqo Archaeological Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-puka-pukara-archaeological-site\"><strong>Puka Pukara Archaeological Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 7 km (4.3 miles) northeast of Cusco, near Tambomachay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,770 m (12,369 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Puka Pukara, meaning \u201cred fortress\u201d in Quechua, was an Inca military and administrative site. It also served as lodging for travelers and a checkpoint along the roads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/puka-pukara-cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Puka Pukara Archaeological Site, Cusco Tourist Ticket\" class=\"wp-image-14724\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puka Pukara Archaeological Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tambomachay-archaeological-site\"><strong>Tambomachay Archaeological Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 8 km northeast of Cusco, near Puka Pukara.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,800 m (12,467 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Tambomachay was a ceremonial center dedicated to water worship and a resting place for the Inca. Its name means \u201cplace of rest\u201d in Quechua.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tambomachay-cusco-tourist-ticket-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Tambomachay Archaeological Site, Cusco Tourist Ticket\" class=\"wp-image-14728\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tambomachay Archaeological Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qoricancha-site-museum\"><strong>Qoricancha Site Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Inside the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Qoricancha temple in downtown Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,390 m (11,122 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Qoricancha was the most important temple of the Inca Empire, dedicated to the Sun. The museum displays archaeological artifacts and explains the history of the temple and its transformation during the colonial period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"red\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Cusco Tourist Ticket includes access only to the Qoricancha Museum, not the main temple. If you wish to visit it, you must purchase a separate ticket on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/take-hike-city-qorikancha-qoricancha.jpg\" alt=\"Inca buildings at Qoricancha\" class=\"wp-image-2675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inca buildings at Qoricancha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cusco-regional-historical-museum\"><strong>Cusco Regional Historical Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Casa Garcilaso, near Cusco\u2019s Main Square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,399 m (11,151 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> This museum houses a collection of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and republican artifacts that tell the story of the Cusco region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cusco-regional-history-museum-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Cusco Regional History Museum, Cusco Tourist Ticket\" class=\"wp-image-14719\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cusco Regional History Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contemporary-art-museum\"><strong>Contemporary Art Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Inside Cusco\u2019s City Hall (Municipality), at Plaza Regocijo, just a few meters from the main square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,399 m (11,151 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> It features works by contemporary Peruvian and international artists, with a focus on Andean culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cusco-museum-contemporary-art-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Contemporary Art Museum at the Municipal Palace of Cusco, included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket\" class=\"wp-image-14718\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contemporary Art Museum in Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-popular-art-museum\"><strong>Popular Art Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Avenida El Sol, Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,399 m (11,151 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional folk art from the Cusco region, including ceramics, textiles, wood carvings, and other artistic expressions that reflect Andean culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/museo-folk-art-cusco-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Cusco Folk Art Museum, included in Circuit II of the Cusco Tourist Ticket\" class=\"wp-image-14721\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cusco Folk Art Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qosqo-native-art-center\"><strong>Qosqo Native Art Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Avenida El Sol 872, Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,399 m (11,151 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Evening shows, usually at 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Offers daily performances of traditional folk dances from the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/qosqo-center-native-art-cusco-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"The performing troupe of the Qosqo Center for Native Art, a venue featuring traditional dances from Cusco, included in the Tourist Ticket Circuit II\" class=\"wp-image-14726\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qosqo Center for Native Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pachacutec-monument\"><strong>Pachac\u00fatec Monument<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Along Av. El Sol, at the Pachac\u00fatec roundabout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,399 m (11,151 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> This monument honors Pachac\u00fatec, the Inca ruler who expanded the empire and built Machu Picchu. It also functions as a museum and offers panoramic views of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pachacutec-monument-cusco-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Pachacutec Monument in Cusco, included in Circuit II\" class=\"wp-image-14722\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pachacutec Monument in Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tipon-archaeological-park\"><strong>Tip\u00f3n Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 23 km (14.3 miles) southeast of Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,560 m (11,679 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Tip\u00f3n is an Inca agricultural complex with terraces, canals, and water fountains. It is believed to have been an agricultural experimentation center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/andeneria-tipon-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Tip\u00f3n Archaeological Park, Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-14716\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terraced fields in Tip\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pikillacta-archaeological-park\"><strong>Pikillacta Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 30 km (18.6 miles) southeast of Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate &amp; Altitude:<\/strong> Mild climate, located at 3,250 m (10,662 ft).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Pikillacta was a pre-Inca city built by the Wari culture. It is one of the few examples of planned urban design in ancient Peru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pikillaqta-tourist-ticket-cusco-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Pikillaqta Archaeological Park, Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-14723\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pikillaqta Archaeological Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ollantaytambo-archaeological-park\"><strong>Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> In the Sacred Valley, 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 2,792 m (9,160 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry type:<\/strong> Circuit III (Partial Ticket) or Full Ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> It was an Inca military, religious, and agricultural center, known for its fortress and massive terraces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ollantaytambo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo\" class=\"wp-image-13517\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pisac-archaeological-park\"><strong>Pisac Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> In the Sacred Valley, 33 km (20.5 miles) northeast of Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,440 m (11,286 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Pisac is known for its agricultural terraces, temples, and Inca cemetery. It was an important administrative and religious center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sacred-precinct-in-Pisac-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sacred precinct in the archaeological site of Pisac\" class=\"wp-image-12767\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The archaeological site of Pisac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chinchero-archaeological-park\"><strong>Chinchero Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 28 km (17.4 miles) northwest of Cusco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,762 m (12,342 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Chinchero was an Inca agricultural and religious center, known for its terraces and colonial church built on Inca foundations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inca-walls-at-the-chinchero-archaeological-complex-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Inca constructions in the archaeological park of Chinchero\" class=\"wp-image-13755\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Archaeological park of Chinchero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moray-archaeological-park\"><strong>Moray Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Cusco, in the Sacred Valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,385 m (11,106 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning &amp; History:<\/strong> Moray consists of circular terraces believed to have been an Inca agricultural laboratory used to experiment with crops at different altitudes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"red\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Opening hours are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Moray-Archaeological-Site-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Moray Inca Ruins\" class=\"wp-image-10589\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moray Inca Ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cusco-tourist-ticket-attractions-included-by-ticket-type\"><strong>Cusco Tourist Ticket: Attractions Included by Ticket Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-orange\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ticket Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tourist Attractions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Tourist Ticket<\/strong><\/td><td>Sacsayhuam\u00e1nQenqoPuca PucaraTambomachayContemporary Art MuseumRegional Historical MuseumPopular Art MuseumQoricancha Site MuseumQosqo Native Art CenterPachac\u00fatec MonumentPikillaqtaTip\u00f3nPisacOllantaytamboChincheroMoray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Partial Tourist Ticket: Circuit I \u2013 City Tour<\/strong><\/td><td>Sacsayhuam\u00e1nQenqoPuca PucaraTambomachay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Partial Tourist Ticket: Circuit II \u2013 City + South Valley<\/strong><\/td><td>Contemporary Art MuseumRegional Historical MuseumPopular Art MuseumQoricancha Site MuseumQosqo Native Art CenterPachac\u00fatec MonumentPikillaqtaTip\u00f3n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Partial Tourist Ticket: Circuit III \u2013 Sacred Valley<\/strong><\/td><td>PisacOllantaytamboChincheroMoray<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-attractions-are-not-included-in-the-cusco-tourist-ticket\"><strong>Which Attractions Are NOT Included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Cusco Tourist Ticket includes a wide range of archaeological sites, museums, and cultural centers, there are other iconic destinations in the region that are not covered. These include Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Humantay Lake, the Maras Salt Mines, and some temples such as Cusco Cathedral. These sites require separate entrance tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To visit these attractions, you can purchase tickets directly from official sources or, more conveniently, choose organized tours that include transportation, a guide, and ticket arrangements. This is a great option if you want to save time and avoid logistical hassles, especially for high-demand destinations like Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laguna-humantay.jpg\" alt=\"Acclimatization tour at Lake Humantay in Cusco, Peru\" class=\"wp-image-14537\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Humantay Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/snowy-rainbow-mountain-peru.jpg\" alt=\"The colorful Vinicunca mountain in September\" class=\"wp-image-14188\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rainbow mountain with snow<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775670482193\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Cusco Tourist Ticket worth it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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