Pucará de Tilcara: Hours & Ticket Prices

All the practical info for visiting the archaeological site: opening times, last entry, ticket prices and how to book a guided tour.

Opening hours

From March to December the Pucará is open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–18:30, with last entry at 17:15. It is closed on Mondays. In January it opens every day, including Mondays. Heavy rain may suspend the visit for safety on the paths.

Tickets & prices

Buy at the on-site box office. There is a general admission and reduced rates for students, pensioners and Tilcara residents with valid ID; children enter free. Prices are revised annually, so confirm the current amount at the box office or on the Centro Universitario Tilcara (UBA) website.

Guided tours & booking

Self-guided visits need no booking — buy a ticket and explore. Guided visits are booked via the Centro Universitario Tilcara (UBA) weekly online form; places are limited and open in batches.

Frequently asked questions

It closes at 18:30, but last entry is 17:15. In January it opens daily; from March to December it is closed Mondays.
General admission with discounts for students, pensioners and local residents; children free. Confirm the current price at the box office, as it changes each year.
From March to December the site is closed on Mondays. Only in January does it also open Mondays.
Not for a self-guided visit. For a guided visit, yes — book via the Centro Universitario Tilcara (UBA) online form.
Heavy rain may suspend the visit for safety on the paths. Check the weather before you go.

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