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I couldn't get tickets in advance, but I managed to visit the Machu Picchu ruins.

#0YenTravelAutumn #MachuPicchu #MachuPicchuVillage #Cusco ○ "Before Sightseeing Machu Picchu Ruins" I planned a solo tour of Machu Picchu on September 17th of this year. In preparation, I pre-booked my admission tickets online on September 13th, but on the 16th, the day before, I received a notice that "tickets were unavailable." I had no choice but to search for another way to obtain tickets. I eventually learned that if I lined up with the locals at the ticket center in Machu Picchu Village the day before, I could get tickets for the next day on a first-come, first-served basis, so I made a plan. The key to success was arriving early, lining up in front of the center, and getting a numbered ticket. And, luckily, I was finally able to purchase my admission tickets for ¥6,000, a significant discount on the tour price, and my plan to visit the main attractions was complete. "Machu Picchu Ruins Tour" Starting at noon on the 17th, we walked around the vast ruins of Machu Picchu and were overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery. The scenery is as seen in the photos. In particular, we thoroughly enjoyed both the breathtaking natural beauty and the majesty of the ancient ruins. Since it was the end of summer, the ruins were particularly beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery. Along with colorful flowers, we occasionally encountered wildlife such as lizards and birds, making for an even more special experience of touring ancient ruins in a foreign country.
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