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Peru expands access to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

In an effort to revive tourism after the coronavirus-related slump, Peru is expanding access to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The number of visitors allowed per day will be increased from the current 3600 to 3800 per day to 4500 per day on January 1st, the Ministry of Culture in Lima...

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Peru expands access to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

In September, three areas of Machu Picchu were closed due to the consequences of the high number of visitors.

The former Inca city is located around 130 kilometers from the city of Cusco. It was built in the 15th century on the orders of the Inca ruler Pachacutec at an altitude of around 2500 meters. Machu Picchu is considered an architectural masterpiece and was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1981. The long-forgotten Inca city was rediscovered in 1911 by the US explorer Hiram Bingham, who is one of the role models for the adventurer film character Indiana Jones.

Tourism is an important economic sector for Peru. It has still not recovered from the coronavirus slump in 2020. While around 4.5 million tourists came to the South American country every year before the pandemic, this year the figure is expected to be just 2.2 million, i.e. not even half as many.

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  1. Despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus, Peru is working to expand access to the famous Machu Picchu, aiming to attract more tourists.
  2. The closure of three areas in Machu Picchu in September was a consequence of the high number of visitors, but the Peruvian government is optimistic about its future.
  3. The Inca ruins city of Machu Picchu was built over 500 years ago at an altitude of around 2500 meters during the 15th century by the Inca ruler Pachacutec.
  4. Despite the closure of some areas, Machu Picchu remains a top tourist destination in Peru, attracting visitors from all over the world.
  5. Cusco, the city located around 130 kilometers away from Machu Picchu, is also a popular destination for tourists, offering a glimpse into the Inca civilization.
  6. The closure of certain areas in Machu Picchu has not deterred visitors, as the site is famous for its architectural masterpiece and historical significance.
  7. Tourists can reach Machu Picchu from Cusco by taking a train, a bus, or hiking the Inca Trail, but the Peruvian government is considering making more areas of the site accessible to visitors.
  8. While the number of tourists visiting Peru has been significantly affected by the Coronavirus, the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu remain a resuscitating force for the country's struggling tourism sector.

Source: www.stern.de

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