Someone may have advised you to take the “Boleto Turistico” if you’re considering a trip to Peru. The Boleto Turistico, also known as the Cusco Tourist Ticket, grants access to several of the most well-liked attractions in Cusco and the nearby areas, including the Sacred Valley, its ancient monuments, and museums. In this article, we’ll explain all you need to know about Boleto Turistico, including what it is, why you need it, and how much a ticket will cost.
What are the types of Boleto Turistico?
There are full tickets—the Integral Tourist Ticket, which is the most popular—but there are also partial tickets that let you enter each site independently. Keep in mind that the Cusco Tourist Ticket does not include entry to Machu Picchu.
1) Full Cusco Tourist Ticket
The 16 tourist sites of Cusco, surrounding areas, and nearby valleys, including the southern valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, are all accessible with this Cusco Tourist ticket. The tourists get 10 days to go to the 16 sites listed below.
- Sacsayhuaman
- Qenqo
- Puca Pucara
- Tambomachay
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Regional Historical Museum
- Museum of Popular Art
- Qoricancha Site Museum
- Qosqo Center for Native Art
- Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq
- Pikillaqta
- Tipón
- Pisac
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Moray
Ticket price for foreigners: PEN S/. 130.00 valid for 10 days.
Ticket price for locals: PEN S/. 70.00 valid for 10 days.
2) The Partial Ticket – Circuit 1
The important archaeological attractions of the city of Cusco are included in this partial ticket. The tourists have one day to see the four sites listed below.
- Sacsayhuaman
- Qenqo
- Tambomachay
- Puka Pukara
Ticket price for foreigners: PEN S/. 70.00 valid for 1 day.
Ticket price for locals: PEN S/. 40.00 valid for 1 day.
3) The Partial Ticket – Circuit 2
The significant archaeological attractions in the South Valley of Cusco as well as the major museums in Cusco City are included in this partial ticket. The tourists have two days to see the eight sites listed below.
- Regional Historical Museum
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Folk Art Museum
- Koricancha Site Museum
- Qosqo Native Art Center
- Inca Pachacutec Monument
- Tipon Archeological Park
- Pikillacta Archeological Park
Ticket price for foreigners: PEN S/. 70.00 valid for 2 days.
Ticket price for locals: PEN S/. 40.00 valid for 2 days.
4) The Partial Ticket – Circuit 3
The Sacred Valley of the Incas‘ top tourist attractions is included in this partial ticket. The tourist has two days to see the four sites listed below.
- Pisac
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Moray
Ticket price for foreigners: PEN S/. 70.00 valid for 2 days.
Ticket price for locals: PEN S/. 40.00 valid for 2 days.
Where is the Boleto Turistico available?
- COSITUC main office: Tourist Galleries (Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm).
- All locations covered by the Boleto Turistico (but not at The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Monument of Pachacutec).
Additional information on Boleto Turistico
- You can buy your ticket when you arrive in Cusco since it is not available online.
- Each tourist attraction allows for a single usage of the ticket, and the ticket must be purchased with a valid passport or national identity card.
- The tourist ticket’s validity begins on the day of purchase so please check the dates before visiting the attractions.