Note: Adapted from the original regulations available in Spanish on the Ministry of Culture Cusco website.
The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural and Natural World Heritage, is a protected site. Entrance to the Inca citadel and the optional sites is limited and certain rules apply:
During the visit to Machu Picchu, the following are prohibited:
Engaging in acts or bringing prohibited items from this list will result in the visitor's immediate expulsion without the right to a refund and the initiation of corresponding legal actions. Park rangers from the Ministry of Culture and agents from the National Police are the authorities within the monument.