Discounts for university students in Machu Picchu during Inti Raymi

Machu Picchu for university students during Inti Raymi

University students can access special promotions when purchasing their tickets to Machu Picchu during Inti Raymi. By presenting a valid university card, they get a discount on all types of tickets to the Inca city, including access to Huayna Picchu, Huchuy Picchu, the Inca Bridge and Machu Picchu Mountain. What are the requirements to take advantage of this benefit? Find out here!

Machu Picchu for university students during Inti Raymi

During Inti Raymi, university students can enjoy special discounts on entry to Machu Picchu, along with other benefits for minors under 18 and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia). Children under 3 years old enter for free.

University students have discounts on the five types of tickets to Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu Only, Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu with Mountain, Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu and Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge. On the day of the visit, the physical university card must be shown to enter. If the card is not presented at the entrance, the discount will not be available and a general adult ticket will have to be purchased. If, in addition to being a university student, the visitor is a citizen of a country in the Andean Community of Nations (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia), they may be eligible for an even greater discount. These benefits are available throughout the Inti Raymi and other times of the year.

Tickets to Machu Picchu

There are five types of tickets to Machu Picchu, all of which offer discounts for university students during the Inti Raymi:

Requirements to access the university discount in Machu Picchu during Inti Raymi

The main requirement to access this discount is a valid university card, which must be made of PVC material, clearly have the full name of the student, the university, have a legible photo of the university student and show the expiration date of the card (valid during the day of the visit to Machu Picchu).

University students must be pursuing current undergraduate studies and be under 25 years of age at the time of their visit to Machu Picchu.

Certificates of study, master’s degree cards, postgraduate cards, library cards or registration cards are not considered valid documents. No type of ISIC card is accepted.

Inti Raymi and Machu Picchu Tour

Take advantage of your visit to Cusco during the Inti Raymi festival to be amazed by this magnificent celebration, as well as discover the mystical wonder of Machu Picchu.

Day 1: The Magic of Inti Raymi

The day begins in the heart of Cusco, where the atmosphere is charged with ancestral energy. The Inti Raymi ceremony takes place at different points in the city and ending in Sacsayhuamán. The ceremony includes offerings, dances and songs that symbolize the connection between man, the earth and the cosmos, evoking the importance of the sun as a source of life and energy.

During the celebration, attendees feel part of a vibrant tradition, where every gesture and every color tells a story. In addition, the atmosphere is complemented by spaces to enjoy local cuisine and live in a festive environment that invites both reflection and celebration.

Day 2: Exploring the Enigmatic Machu Picchu

After a night of rest and the excitement of Cusco, the second day is dedicated to discovering the magic of Machu Picchu. The trip begins with a comfortable transfer that travels through Cusco landscapes full of history, where mountains, rivers and valleys come together to give a preview of the destination.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, another transfer awaits you to take you to the entrance of the citadel. Accompanied by expert guides, you will embark on a tour that reveals every corner of Machu Picchu. You will explore emblematic structures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Plaza, and the enigmatic Intihuatana, a sundial that still inspires wonder and debate among visitors today.

The tour of Machu Picchu not only reveals the architectural mastery of the Incas, but also invites you to immerse yourself in their profound symbolism. Each terrace, each passage and each ceremonial enclosure tells a story of connection with nature, spirituality and ancestral wisdom. It is an experience that allows you to appreciate the perfect balance between human work and the splendor of the natural environment.

A Comprehensive Experience

This itinerary, which combines the fervour of Inti Raymi with the mystical tranquillity of Machu Picchu, offers a unique and comprehensive experience. The first day connects you with the living essence of Andean traditions, while the second immerses you in the enigmatic history of one of the wonders of the world. Each stage of the tour has been designed so that you can experience the cultural and spiritual wealth up close, connecting you with the Inca legacy and the renewing force of the sun god.

Other discounts in Machu Picchu

Entrance to Machu Picchu also offers discounts for minors under 18 years of age and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations:

• Visitors under 18 years of age – Visitors under 18 years of age have access to a special discount at Machu Picchu when making a purchase with their passport or valid national identity document. Tourists must show the document with which they made the purchase on the day of their visit to the Inca city.
• Visitors from the Andean Community of Nations – Visitors from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia have access to a special discount at Machu Picchu when making their purchase with their passport or valid identity document. Tourists must show the document with which they made the purchase on the day of their visit to the Inca city.

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