If you’re planning your visit to Cusco, you may be wondering whether the entrance to Qorikancha is included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico del Cusco). The answer can be a little confusing, as the archaeological site and the museum have different admission policies.
No. The entrance to the Qorikancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) is not included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket.
To visit the temple and the Santo Domingo Convent, you’ll need to purchase a separate entrance ticket at the main entrance. The standard admission fee is S/15 for adults and S/8 for university students with a valid student ID. Children under 10 years old can enter free of charge.
Although the temple itself requires a separate ticket, the Qorikancha Site Museum (Museo de Sitio Qorikancha) is included in the Comprehensive Cusco Tourist Ticket.
The museum displays archaeological discoveries made around Qorikancha, including ceramics, stone tools, metal artifacts, mummies, and scale models that help visitors understand what the Temple of the Sun looked like during the height of the Inca Empire.
Many visitors are surprised to learn that the Qorikancha complex has two separate attractions:
Although they are located next to each other, they are managed separately, which is why different admission tickets apply.
Absolutely.
The temple allows you to admire some of the finest Inca stonework ever built, along with the colonial Santo Domingo Convent constructed directly on top of the original walls. The museum complements the visit by explaining the history of the site and displaying artifacts recovered during archaeological excavations.
Visiting both provides a much deeper understanding of one of the most sacred places in the Inca Empire.
If you’re planning to visit several archaeological sites and museums during your stay in Cusco, purchasing the Comprehensive Cusco Tourist Ticket is still an excellent value. Just remember that you’ll need to buy a separate ticket if you also want to explore the Temple of the Sun itself.
