What They Won't Tell You About Visiting Machu Picchu

🔑New rules: Only 2500 people are allowed per day and you can only stay inside for four hours.

💼What you can and can't bring: No food, beverages, plastic water bottles, tripods, selfie sticks, big backpacks, alcohol, smoking, umbrellas, strollers, high heels, pets, drugs, or musical instruments.

🚽Bathrooms: There is one pay toilet outside the entrance for 2 Sols per use.

🌧️Best time to go: May to September for optimal weather, but be prepared for crowds.

🦙Wildlife: Llamas can be spotted wandering around the grounds.

Are there bathrooms at Machu Picchu?

—Yes, there is one pay toilet outside the entrance.

What can I bring and what can't I bring?

—You can bring yourself and your clothes, small snacks, a canteen with water, and an official ID. You cannot bring food, beverages, plastic water bottles, tripods, selfie sticks, big backpacks, alcohol, smoking, umbrellas, strollers, high heels, pets, drugs, or musical instruments.

What are the new rules for visiting Machu Picchu?

—As of 2023, only 2500 people are allowed per day and you can only stay inside for four hours. Re-entry is not allowed.

When is the best time to go to Machu Picchu?

—May to September for optimal weather, but be prepared for crowds.

Will I see wildlife at Machu Picchu?

—Yes, llamas can be spotted wandering around the grounds.

00:00Introduction and background on the response to the previous video about Machu Picchu.

00:26Acknowledgment and gratitude for the response to the previous video and overview of what will be covered in this video.

01:14Recap of the first video, highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly about visiting Machu Picchu.

02:05Explanation of what visitors can and can't bring to Machu Picchu, including prohibited items and mentioning a storage area.

03:20Information about bathrooms at Machu Picchu, their location, and the cost of using them.

03:57Explanation of the new rules for visiting Machu Picchu, including the limit on the number of visitors per day and the time restrictions for staying inside.

04:51Details about the cost of visiting Machu Picchu, including different prices for adults, students, and kids.

05:14Discussion about the crowds at Machu Picchu, the popularity of social media, and the number of visitors each year.