Latest update
Colombia’s Tayrona National Park Closes to Visitors October 19 to November 2
Tayrona, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, admits no visitors from 19 October to 2 November 2026. It reopens on 3 November.
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Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and South America News
Trail closures, ticket rules and permit changes for treks in Peru and across South America, each checked against the official notice before we publish it. Know what changed before you book.
- 7 sourced updates
- Every post links its source
- Licensed Inca Trail operator
What this page covers
What changed, and what it means for your trek
Short, sourced updates on the rules that shape a trek in Peru and the rest of South America. Most posts are about the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu: closures and reopenings, entrance tickets, daily capacity and permits. We also cover national parks elsewhere on the continent when their rules change, such as Galápagos in Ecuador and Tayrona in Colombia. For the full planning picture, read our Inca Trail guide.
- Closures and reopenings Inca Trail routes, Machu Picchu circuits and park closures, with the dates they run.
- Tickets and daily capacity How Machu Picchu tickets are sold and how many visitors a day get in.
- Permits Inca Trail permit rules: who issues them, when and on what terms.
- Parks across South America Visitor rules for national parks beyond Peru, such as Galápagos and Tayrona.
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Colombia’s Tayrona National Park Closes to Visitors October 19 to November 2
Tayrona, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, admits no visitors from 19 October to 2 November 2026. It reopens on 3 November.
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Machu Picchu’s Inca Bridge Route Reopens After Conservation Work
The Inca Bridge route (Route 1-D, Circuit 1) is open to visitors again after DDC Cusco repaired a sinking section of its Inca path.
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Machu Picchu and Inca Trail Tickets Now Must Be Paid Within 15 Minutes
Peru’s Ministry of Culture has ended three-hour unpaid ticket holds for Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail network. Buyers now have 15 minutes to pay, and the minister…
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Machu Picchu Now Sells In-Person Tickets Up to 3 Days Ahead
When the next day’s in-person Machu Picchu tickets sell out, the Aguas Calientes office sells up to three days ahead. The measure began May 7, 2026.
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Machu Picchu’s 5,600 Daily Visitor Cap Runs Until November 2
Since June 19, 2026, Machu Picchu admits up to 5,600 visitors a day. The high-season cap runs until November 2, and entry is still by timed circuit.
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Galápagos Sets New Visitor Rules: 2 m from Wildlife, Advance Booking for Las Grietas
Galápagos National Park’s new visitor rules, in force since August 12, 2026: 2 m from wildlife, accredited guides and advance booking for Las Grietas.
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Inca Trail Reopens September 5 After August Rain Closure
The Inca Trail reopened on September 5, 2026, after flash floods and landslides closed Routes 1, 2 and 3 in mid-August. Groups again start at Km 82.