Updated Information on Road Status, Construction, and Transit to Machu Picchu
Transparency and planning are key to ensuring a smooth travel experience. At Machu Picchu by Car VIP, we maintain daily, continuous monitoring of weather conditions and infrastructure along the Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica corridor. Below, we provide detailed updates on current road conditions so you can plan your itinerary with complete confidence.
Current Road Conditions & Ongoing Roadworks
1. Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Abra Málaga Status: Fully paved and open in both directions. Condition: Excellent road conditions with smooth traffic flow.
2. Santa María – Santa Teresa & Tunnel Project Status: Traffic is flowing normally. Infrastructure Progress: Construction of the new road tunnel to Santa Teresa has completed its excavation and structural phases and is approaching its official opening. Until the new infrastructure is formally opened, traffic continues to use the existing adapted route safely and normally.
3. Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica Station Status: Road modernization and paving works are currently underway. Travel Consideration: Due to ongoing paving and road improvement works in this section, temporary traffic restrictions or minor delays of approximately 20–40 minutes may occur.
VIP Commitment: Safety & Flexibility On Board
Flexible Schedules: Our departure times include a reasonable time buffer to help ensure you arrive at Hidroelectrica with enough daylight to complete the walk to Aguas Calientes.
Satellite Communication: Our vehicles are equipped with Starlink internet, allowing our drivers to receive real-time traffic alerts and stay in direct contact with our operations center.
Experienced Drivers: Professional drivers with extensive experience navigating high-altitude mountain roads and cloud forest routes.