{"id":25185,"date":"2026-10-16T17:53:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T22:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inkajungletour.com\/colca-canyon-entry-fee-tourist-ticket\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:02:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T01:02:56","slug":"colca-canyon-entry-fee-tourist-ticket","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inkajungletour.com\/en\/colca-canyon-entry-fee-tourist-ticket\/","title":{"rendered":"Colca Canyon Entry Fee & Tourist Ticket: Official Prices %currentyear%"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every visitor entering the Colca Valley and Canyon region must purchase the official Boleto Turístico del Colca (BTC)<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

Official AUTOCOLCA Pricing Tiers<\/h2>\n

The entrance fee is structured according to nationality and residency categories:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visitor Category<\/th>\nOfficial Fee (PEN)<\/th>\nApproximate USD<\/th>\nRequired Documentation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
International Non-South American<\/td>\n70 PEN<\/td>\n~$19 USD<\/td>\nOriginal Foreign Passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South American Citizens (CAN \/ Mercosur)<\/td>\n40 PEN<\/td>\n~$11 USD<\/td>\nNational ID \/ Passport (Colombia, Chile, Brazil, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peruvian Citizens & Residents<\/td>\n20 PEN<\/td>\n~$5.50 USD<\/td>\nDNI or Carné de Extranjería<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students (Under 27 with University ID)<\/td>\n20 PEN (National) \/ Discounted<\/td>\nVariable<\/td>\nPhysical Student Card + Passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Critical Payment Rule:<\/strong> AUTOCOLCA booths operate on a strict cash-only basis in Peruvian Soles (PEN)<\/strong>. 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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Where to Buy the Ticket & Validity Period<\/h2>\n

The Boleto Turístico is valid for 7 consecutive calendar days<\/strong> from the date of purchase. It covers:<\/p>\n