Waynapicchu Mountain Closed Throughout June for Maintenance

Waynapicchu Mountain - also written Huayna Picchu - was closed to all visitors from 1 to 30 June 2026. The closure covered all three trails on Circuit 3, and was in place to allow conservation and maintenance work on the trails and the Inca archaeological structures on the mountain. The mountain reopened on 1 July 2026.

The Great Cavern and Huchuypicchu were also closed from 19 to 30 June 2026 and have since reopened. From 19 June, Machu Picchu entered its high season, with the daily visitor cap rising to 5,600 per day - a level that remains in effect until 2 November 2026.

What was open during the closure

Machu Picchu itself remained fully open throughout June. The main site circuits - including the Classic Circuit and the panoramic viewpoints - were unaffected by the Waynapicchu closure. Machu Picchu Mountain, the larger peak on the opposite side of the site from Waynapicchu, is open year-round and provides a comparable high viewpoint over the citadel.

The Sun Gate (Intipunku), which marks the end of the Classic Inca Trail, also remained accessible throughout June.

Booking Machu Picchu tickets

All Machu Picchu tickets must be purchased in advance through Peru’s official ticket platform. Peak season (19 June – 2 November 2026) sees the highest demand of the year. We recommend booking as early as possible - particularly for July and August, when the site is busiest. See our Cusco to Machu Picchu guide for train schedules and logistics.

For those planning onward travel to the site from Cusco, our Cusco to Machu Picchu guide covers train schedules, the bus from Aguas Calientes, and recommended departure windows to reach the site before crowds peak mid-morning.