Cusco Tourist Ticket / Boleto Turístico General

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What is it?

Even if you plan to visit only a few places in and around Cusco, it is wise to purchase the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General, or BTG). It's the only way to get into some of Cusco's main attractions, and includes useful maps of the regions and the city.

Although, recently the tourist ticket has changed and you have to buy tickets for the different sites individually.

How much is them?

$10 adults

$5 students under age 26 with ISIC card

Note: The ticket only lasts ten days but can be renewed at any one of the two offices below.

Where can I get them?

Although it's theoretically available from all the sites on the ticket, your best bet is to buy it from one of the following two tour offices in Cusco:

OFEC

Avenida El Sol 103, #106

Telephone: 51-84-227-037

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Casa Garcilaso

corner of Garcilaso and Heladeros

Telephone: 51-84-226-919

Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-noon

What sites do they cover?

Cusco Cathedral

Museo de Arte Religioso

Iglesia San Blas

Museo Histórico Regional

Museo de Arte y Monasterio de Santa Catalina

Museo Palacio Municipal

Museo de Sitio Qoricancha

Sacsayhuamán

Q’enqo

Puca Pucara

Tambo Machay

Pikillacta

Tipón

Pisac ruins

Ollantaytambo ruins

Chinchero ruins