Where is Huchuy Picchu? The Huchuy Picchu mountain is a spectacular extra route within the visit to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This is because hikes such as Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and now Huchuy Picchu complement the experience in a much more complete way within one of the wonders of the world: Machu Picchu.
Where is this spectacular mountain known as Huchuy Picchu and how to access it? Discover these answers in the following article with Auri Peru Tours.
Where is Huchuy Picchu Mountain?
Huchuy Picchu mountain is located in the northern direction of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (north of the archaeological complex called llacta of Machu Picchu). Huchuy Picchu mountain is the small mountain that appears in the back of the photos of Machu Picchu, the small mountain that is right next to Huayna Picchu mountain (the big mountain that you can see in the background of the panoramic photos of Machu Picchu).
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
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.
Main differences between Machu Picchu mountains: Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huchuy Picchu
- The height of Machu Picchu Mountain is higher than Huayna Picchu by almost four hundred meters.
- The ascent to Huayna Picchu is slightly shorter than Machu Picchu Mountain, but it is the steepest. While the access to Machu Picchu Mountain is the longest, but less demanding compared to Huayna Picchu.
- The view of all the mountains is spectacular. The view of Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu Mountain is more recommended for people who suffer from vertigo. Huayna Picchu carries a more intense sense of adventure because the angles of inclination are higher during the hike and once we reach the top.
- Huayna Picchu has more archaeological units as opposed to Machu Picchu mountain. In Machu Picchu mountain, we will find much more flora and fauna typical of those ecosystems.
- The third route, Huchuy Picchu has not yet been widely publicized. However, the mountain rises to an altitude of 68 meters above Machu Picchu and has a beautiful view of the place.
How much does it cost to enter Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huchuy Picchu?
The purchase of tickets for these treks must be made at the authorized offices in Cusco. All these mountain routes already include the cost of entering Machu Picchu. Also, tickets can be purchased online through the official website of Machu Picchu. Finally, there is also the option of buying these tickets through authorized travel agencies along with other services.
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