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What is Huchuy Picchu an why is important?
Huchuy Picchu mountain is the smallest of the three mountains that surround the magnificent Inca citadel and one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. The other two famous mountains that surround this Inca marvel are the “Huayna Picchu” and the “Machu Picchu mountain”. With the Huchuy Picchu mountain opens a new route inside the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
The routes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain are already famous, so the route to Huchuy Picchu emerged as an alternative route to complement the visit to Machu Picchu, and as a perfect option to be taken when there are no spaces left to visit the other mountains already mentioned, therein lies its importance.
On the other hand, the view offered by Huchuy Picchu is the closest to the Inca llacta of Machu Picchu, is the easiest route to complete and whose availability is more likely to get on your visit to Machu Picchu.
How to enter Huchuy Picchu?
The first thing you should know to access the mountain of Huchuy Picchu is that you must buy your ticket to Machu Picchu with the denomination of “Circuit 4 + Huchuy Picchu mountain” on the official website of the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
We must point out that unlike “Huayna Picchu” which has four entrance times or “Machu Picchu mountain” which has two entrance times, Huchuy Picchu has 8 entrance times ranging in ranges of one hour difference from 7 am to 2 pm. Each schedule range has 25 spaces available, and since it is not very widespread, it is relatively easier to get spaces for Huchuy Picchu than for Huayna Picchu.
Range of visiting hours in Huchuypicchu.
After selecting the date and time of entry the platform, you have to complete the reservation with your personal data and finally pay by debit or credit card, although there is also the option to pay for the reservation in specific locations in the city of Cusco. Once the payment is completed, you just have to wait for the big day of your visit to Machu Picchu!
Huchuy Picchu ticket reservation on Machu Picchu Picchu online platform.
Where to buy Huchuy Picchu ticket?
To get your tickets to Huchuy Picchu you have the option to purchase them through the official website of Machu Picchu by following the steps mentioned above. The tickets can be purchased online and then can be shown digitally or in physical (printed) at the time of entry to Machu Picchu.
Another option is to make the reservation and pay the ticket in the physical offices of the tickets to Machu Picchu, this is done by indicating the reservation code of the ticket.
The physical and official offices to pay the entrance ticket to Huchuy Picchu are:
Important information when buying your Huchuy Picchu ticket
- Each ticket is nominal and non-transferable so it is important to enter correctly the name, surname and document number of each passenger, any subsequent modification generates a penalty.
- For Peruvian citizens the only valid document is the DNI.
- For foreign citizens residing in Peru, the only valid document is the foreigner’s identity card.
- For foreign citizens the only valid document is the passport.
- Foreign citizens belonging to the CAN (Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador) as well as Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Venezuela can enter with their country’s ID card.
The short hike to Huchuy Picchu
To reach the top of the small mountain Huchuy Picchu it is necessary to take a short hiking route of just over half a kilometer (0.6 km/0.37miles). This hike takes less than half an hour to reach the top of Huchuy Picchu and a little less time for the return.
Again, do not forget that to access Huchuy Picchu it is mandatory to take circuit 4. It is necessary to buy the ticket “Circuito 4 + Huchuypicchu”. The ticket can be purchased online, in person in the city of Cusco or using a travel agency such as Auri Peru Travel as an intermediary.
“Circuito 4 + Huchuypicchu” route inside Machu Picchu
Where is Huchuy Picchu located?
Huchuy Picchu is located in the northern direction of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Huchuy Picchu is the small mountain that appears in the background of the photos of Machu Picchu, the small mountain right next to Huayna Picchu mountain.
What is the altitude of Huchuy Picchu?
The summit of Huchuy Picchu mountain reaches an altitude of 2498m/8195 ft, which is only about 68 meters above Machu Picchu. As in Huayna Picchu we can find stone steps and some Inca units such as a double jamb door highlighting the religious importance of the place.
What does the mountain Huchuy Picchu mean?
The name of this mountain comes from Quechua and literally translates as “Small Mountain”. This name clearly alludes to the size of the mountain in comparison to the mountains surrounding the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Recommendations for visiting the Huchuy Picchu mountain
- Due to the high demand and low availability of the routes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu is the perfect alternative to these two mountains, as it is not yet well known, the reservation can be made with one or two months in advance compared to the other routes that demand much more time in advance in the reservation.
- During your visit to Huchuy Picchu do not forget to bring your entrance tickets and your passport.
- Do not forget to bring comfortable and resistant sneakers, comfortable sportswear, sunscreen, hat, rain poncho, snacks and camera,
- Remember that selfie sticks are prohibited in Machupicchu.
- Admission to the Huchuy Picchu mountain is allowed to people of all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
- Discounts are available for university students. The discount applies only for those students who have the International Student Identity Card or ISIC.
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