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Machu Picchu is one of the world's most impressively preserved ancient sites, and showcases the pinnacle of Inca engineering. Set in a stunning Andean location and spanning more than 100 square miles, the site exceeds the hype.
In 2019 the Peruvian government bought in new, stricter regulations for visiting Machu Picchu. If you book independently then you must select an entry time – you will have four hours from then to explore the site. Even if you decide to travel without a tour agency, you are only able to enter the ruins with an official guide, who can be found at the gates.
You must bring an official copy of your passport in order to be granted entry – copies and photographs will not be accepted!
The altitude of Machu Picchu is very high, so we would recommend spending a few days in Cusco before your visit to acclimatize.
At present Cusco is a safe city with limited or no criminal activities. Local population is generally friendly and police are cordial to deal with. It is however recommended that you keep your belongings safe.
- Police: Tourist Police of Peru, known as DIRTUR (Directorate of Tourism and Ecology) is located in the Túpac Amaru square in the Wanchaq district of Cusco
- Emergency Numbers: Emergency Central – 105, Fire Station – 116, Medical Emergencies – 117
- Hospitals (Attention for accidents and sickness, general practice intern and all emergencies)
Antonio Lorena Hospital
Address: Plazoleta Belén 1358.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-6511.
Telephones: 22-6511 / 22-9616 / 24-5218.
Hospital Regional Del Cusco
Address: Av. de la Cultura s/n.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-3691
Telephones: 51-84-227661 / 23-1131
- Medical Clinics (for sickness, certain emergencies and accidents)
Essalud Clinic - Add: Av. Anselmo Alvarez s/n, Ph: 51-84-234724
Clinic Centro Médico Pardo - Add: Av. de la Cultura 710, Ph: 62-4186
Clinic Cusco - Add: Av. Los Inkas 1012, Emergency: 65-0162 / 22-3190, Ph: 51-84-240645
Clinic Panamericana - Add: Av. de la Infancia 508 - Wanchaq, Emergency: 65-1888, Ph: 51-84-249494
Clinic Paredes - Add: Lechugal Street 405, Ph: 51-84-225265
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