Colca Canyon Entry Fee & Tourist Ticket: Official Prices %currentyear%
Every visitor entering the Colca Valley and Canyon region must purchase the official Boleto Turístico del Colca (BTC), managed by the local tourism authority, AUTOCOLCA. Whether you are taking a scenic bus excursion to Cruz del Cóndor or trekking 1,200 vertical meters down into Sangalle Oasis, this ticket is legally mandatory.
Official AUTOCOLCA Pricing Tiers
The entrance fee is structured according to nationality and residency categories:
Visitor Category
Official Fee (PEN)
Approximate USD
Required Documentation
International Non-South American
70 PEN
~$19 USD
Original Foreign Passport
South American Citizens (CAN / Mercosur)
40 PEN
~$11 USD
National ID / Passport (Colombia, Chile, Brazil, etc.)
Peruvian Citizens & Residents
20 PEN
~$5.50 USD
DNI or Carné de Extranjería
Students (Under 27 with University ID)
20 PEN (National) / Discounted
Variable
Physical Student Card + Passport
Critical Payment Rule: AUTOCOLCA booths operate on a strict cash-only basis in Peruvian Soles (PEN). Card readers do not function reliably due to intermittent mountain cellular coverage. Do not rely on credit cards or US Dollars at road control stations.
Where to Buy the Ticket & Validity Period
The Boleto Turístico is valid for 7 consecutive calendar days from the date of purchase. It covers:
Access to the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor observation terrace.
Trekking trailheads leading down into the canyon from Cabanaconde.
Colca Valley historical towns including Chivay, Yanque, Maca, and Pinchollo.
Inspectors board tourist vans at the entrance checkpoint near Chivay or at the town square in Cabanaconde. Keep the physical paper ticket inside your passport or plastic sleeve at all times, as inspectors verify tickets multiple times throughout your journey.
Excluded Optional Activities
The tourist ticket does not cover independent community services:
Thermal Baths: Entrance to La Calera (Chivay) or Chacapi (Yanque) costs approximately 15 PEN per person.
Zipline & Adventure Sports: Private operators in Chivay charge separately.
Canyon Mule Transport: Hiring a riding mule out of Sangalle Oasis costs roughly 80 to 100 PEN, paid directly to the muleteer.
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