The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu reopened to tourists on Wednesday, February 15, after entry was temporarily suspended in December and January amid social unrest in Peru.
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu reopened to tourists on Wednesday, February 15, after entry was suspended in December and January amid social unrest in Peru.
In December, some 300 international tourists were stranded at Machu Picchu, the country’s most popular tourist site, when the train that services the area was suspended. Local and international governments worked to evacuate foreign tourists from Machu Picchu, in some cases by helicopter. PeruRail, which operates the tourist train, said protesters had blocked and damaged the tracks. Travelers must obtain a permit to visit Machu Picchu, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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