Machu Picchu Daily Cap To Be Increased

Peru is planning to significantly expand the number of visitors who are permitted to visit the Machu Picchu attraction on a daily basis.

It is anticipated that there will be a total of just 2.2 million tourists visiting Peru by the end of this year, which represents a decrease of more than fifty percent in comparison to the levels before to the coronavirus outbreak.

The government of Peru has revealed their intention to extend the daily number of visitors to Machu Picchu by a significant amount.

A daily limit of 3,800 visitors is now being imposed on the number of people who are permitted to visit the famous tourist destination. However, beginning in January, this will be increased to 4,500 each day, and there is the possibility that it may be increased even further to 5,600 on certain occasions.

In addition, the officials emphasized that the preservation of the historic sanctuary continues to be a top interest. The modifications are being implemented at a time when Peru's tourist sector is struggling to recover from the effects of COVID-19.

The number of people who are scheduled to visit the South American country by the end of this year is estimated to be only 2.2 million, which represents a decrease of more than fifty percent when compared to the levels that existed before to the outbreak.

Perched high in the Andes, Machu Picchu is one of the world's most revered archaeological sites. Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows are the three principal constructions that make up the mystery Inca citadel, which was constructed in the 1400s according to some accounts.

Even before the most recent surge in the number of visitors, there were fears that the massive amount of foot traffic may potentially cause harm to the old masonry. Machu Picchu was closed down earlier this year as a result of demonstrations that resulted in the deaths of dozens of people.

 

Source: news.sky.com