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Plans to construct a new airport close to the UNESCO-listed site of Machu Picchu have ignited controversy both in Peru and among the world’s archaeological community. There is fear that increased air traffic could harm the already fragile site, but Peruvian officials say construction will go ahead.
A new airport being built close to the UNESCO site has sparked international outrage.
Source: New international airport will ‘destroy’ Machu Picchu, critics say
More than 5,000 archeologists and other academics in Peru have signed a petition protesting the construction of an airport near the ancient Incan site Machu Picchu.
Source: Archeologists in Peru Protest New Airport Near Machu Picchu
Peru announced on Friday a two-week restriction to three important areas at Machu Picchu to prevent greater degradation to the iconic Inca citadel. From May 15-28, access to the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Condor and Intihuatana Stone will be strictly controlled at the UNESCO World Heritage Site…
Source: Peru to limit Machu Picchu access to prevent deterioration
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Source: Customized tours to Machu Picchu, Galapagos Islands are packed with local flavor, perspective
Traces of nature-worshipping culture fill mountaintop destination in Peru…
Visiting Machu Picchu is both expensive and logistically complicated. This Machu Picchu Travel Guide has all of the info you need to plan your trip. Machu Picchu is Peru’s most iconic landmark and biggest tourist…
Source: Machu Picchu Travel Guide
Machu Picchu is one of the wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It ranks high on many travelers’ bucket lists, and millions of visitors make the trek to Peru each year to check it off. But the high-altitude Incan citadel has never been known for its…
Source: This Company Has Made Machu Picchu Accessible By Wheelchair
