Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes 08680, Peru
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The curved stone wall of the Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu, with Huayna Picchu in the distance.

Machu Picchu

Visitor information

When to visit Machu Picchu, what to wear and bring, and what the weather on the ridge is usually like.

Machu Picchu at sunrise, with Huayna Picchu covered in cloud above the stone terraces.

When to visit Machu Picchu

Dry months at Machu Picchu are busier, rainy months are greener, and the citadel stays open every day. How to choose an entry hour.

A stone path on the ridge above Machu Picchu, with peaks beyond.

What to wear and bring to Machu Picchu

What to wear and bring to Machu Picchu: shoes with a tread, layers, a rain shell, sun protection, and the passport that matches the ticket.

Machu Picchu on its ridge, with the valley below and a clouded peak beyond.

Machu Picchu weather

Machu Picchu weather is mild cloud-forest weather: cooler at dawn, warmer in the sun, and wetter from November through March.