Machu Picchu: New Regulations Coming Soon!
Posted by Diane Valenti on Wed, Sep 28, 2011 @ 04:51 PM
I have been to Machu Picchu four times. During each visit, I was able to wander through the ancient ruins, exploring wherever my curiosity led. However, according to an article on Andina, a Peruvian news site, these days may soon be coming to an end.
In a move to prevent damage to this UNESCO World Heritage site, the Peruvian government is looking into establishing standard routes led by a guide at scheduled intervals. This could make a visit to Machu Picchu very similar to taking a museum tour led by a docent.
Already the INC, Peru's ministry of culture, has set a daily limit of 2,500 tourists, leaving some visitors stranded for days waiting to buy a ticket.
Machu Picchu's popularity has rapidly increased, spurred by the centennial of its discovery by explorer, Hiram Bingham.
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