The mass mobilizations in Peru have ended for about 25 days the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, which opened yesterday (15/2) and welcomes tourists again. Those who went were able to visit various sectors and places of worship in the llaqta (“citadel” in the Quechua language) with peace of mind, as there were not so many people.
Around 700 tourists, mainly British and French, toured the archaeological site as of yesterday afternoon, according to the Ministry of Culture, whose officials attended the opening of the archaeological site.
“The capacity is 4,044 visitors a day from 06:00 to 16:00,” explained Maritza Rosa Cadia, head of the ministry’s services in Cusco, the capital of the once Inca empire, which is 110 kilometers from Machu. Pitch.
Train services were suspended
The monument, part of the world cultural heritage as defined by the Unesco since 1983, it closed on January 21, when the thousands of people who demanded the resignation of President Dina Bolluarte had reached their peak.
The railway line, the only means of reaching Machu Picchu, from the city of Oyadaitambo, a distance of 30 kilometers, was cut for 18 days. Authorities said protesters damaged the tracks. The region faced shortages of essential products due to the disruption of train services.
In the last week, rail traffic partially resumed, but access to the trains was only offered to locals, APE-MPE reports, citing AFP. While Machu Picchu remained closed, the trails were maintained.
Tourism is a key sector of the Peruvian economy, providing employment opportunities for many Peruvians. Before the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the country attracted around 4.5 million visitors annually.
Source: News Beast
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