Cusco Tourist Ticket
If you are planning a visit to Cusco, Peru, a must-have item on your checklist should be the Cusco Tourist Ticket. This ticket allows you visit some of the region’s most iconic and historically rich attractions. In this article, we will be delving into the details of the Cusco Tourist Ticket, including where to buy the Cusco tourist ticket, what it covers and how to get the most out of it during your stay in Cusco.
What is the Cusco Tourist Ticket?
The Cusco Tourist Ticket, also commonly known as the “Boleto Turistico”, is a must for anyone exploring the Cusco region. This ticket gives you full access to many archaeological sites and museums in Cusco area.
Types of Cusco Tourist Tickets
There are two different types of Cusco Tourist Tickets, each offering the highlights of the place you want to explore.
1. Full Tourist Ticket:
If your stay in Cusco is longer than one or two days, we highly recommend purchasing the full Cusco tourist ticket. This ticket is valid for ten days.
The full tourist ticket includes entry into the following sites:
- Religious Art Museum
- Church of San Blas
- Regional History Museum
- Sacsayhuaman
- Qenko
- Puca Pucara
- Tambomachay
- Qoricancha museum
- Pisac ruins
- Moray
- Ollantaytambo ruins
- Chinchero
- Pachacutec Monument
- Tipon
- Pikillacta
- Performance of Andean dance and live music.
2. Partial Tourist Ticket
The Sacred Valley of Perú, has some of the best ruins that can be visited during a day trip from Cusco.For this you only need the partial tourist ticket, which will allow you to visit the ruins in the Sacred Valley, the ticket covers four sites and it is valid for only 2 days.
This Cusco ticket includes entry into the following sites:
- Chinchero ruins
- Ollantaytambo ruins
- Moray ruins
- Pisac
The Cusco partial tourist ticket is another tourist ticket that allow you to visit the nearby ruins located in Cusco city. We recommend this partial tourist ticket whenever you are planning to take the half day city tour in Cusco.
The ruins you will visit are:
- Sacsayhuaman ruins
- Qenqo ruins
- Tambomachay
- Pukapukara ruins
Where to Buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket
You can buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket at (almost) all the sites listed, which makes it very convenient, with the only exception for the museums. Make sure you have Peruvian currency in cash, as credit cards are not accepted.
The Cusco tourist ticket can also be purchased at the office on Av. El Sol at the COSITUC office. Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 12:00 and 14.00 – 18.00.
How Much is the Boleto Turistico or Tourist Ticket
The cost for the full Cusco tourist ticket is: S/130 Peruvian soles for foreign adults and S/70 Peruvian soles for foreign students. The cost of the partial ticket is 70 Peruvian soles, note that this ticket only covers 4 places and is valid for only 2 days.
Conclusion
Without a doubt the Cusco tourist ticket is essential to make your visit in Cusco unforgettable, and it is completely worth it. Note that you don’t need to buy it in advance, you can buy it the day of the activity.
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