Now…I’m not saying that you should wait till the very last minute to buy the tickets, but I’m giving you some comfort in knowing that you don’t really need to buy so much in advance, besides you can always monitor how many tickets are left by visiting the official Machu Picchu website.
Just to be clear, it’s not ok to start having a full-blown picnic inside Machu Picchu, but it’s ok to pack a drink and a snack in your bag
But if you’d rather visit at your own pace and take in the atmosphere of the place, then don’t feel bad to skip hiring a guide (it is not mandatory to have a guide contrary to some fake news on the internet).
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