Whether vacationing in Peru independently or as a part of a group, there is a lot to see. Most often, one site that is part of any Machu Picchu Tour Package is that of the sacred mountain. In fact, in 2017 more than a million tourists visited the historic sites and cultural centers of the area.
While once plans were in place for a cable car, those plans were canceled. In 2018, the plans were restarted in an effort to encourage Peruvians as well as tourists to visit the area to boost tourism as well as the economy. While this is the case, there is still a restricted flight zone above the area. As such, UNESCO is considering placing the site on the list of World Heritage sites in danger.
Why there have been attempts to institute tourist helicopter flights in the area, any licenses which have been granted have been rescinded almost immediately and long before any such flights took place. In fact, even after a company moved a rock to create a helicopter landing pad, the company went out of business due to a new no fly zone. For, in addition to instituting the no fly zone above the area, the Peru government also prohibited helicopter take offs and landings.
When it comes to restricting helicopter flights and landings, or limiting the number of visitors on a daily basis, all are in relation to safety concerns. For, as there have already been a number of tourists die while touring the site, the government is trying assure future visitors have a safe and fun experience. In fact, UNESCO has been known to criticize Peru for allowing visitors to the site at all due to the high risk for earthquakes, floods and altitude sickness.
One reason for the concern is that in January of 2010, heavy flooding buried or misplaced thousands of Peruvian locals when railways and roads to Machu Picchu were washed away. During that time, over 2,000 locals and tourists had to be airlifted to safety. After which, the area was temporarily closed until April of the same year.
While a number of nudists have found an affinity for Machu Picchu and the surrounding area, authorities and local residents are not pleased. As such, several of these individuals have been detained and banned from visiting the site. In order to stop the activity of the nudists and others whom threaten the cultural heritage of the area, surveillance cameras and authorities now scope the area on an ongoing basis.
Related more to tourism than the criminal element, nudists or partiers, the Citadel Machu Picchu has been reducing the number of tourists whom can pass through various entrances on a daily basis. The reductions began back in 2011 and have continued since that time. Individuals wishing to visit the site may want to contact the Citadel or a local travel agency to inquire as to current restrictions.
As of 2018, there have been additional limits placed on the entrances. In fact, there will be three phases of restrictions in all to help manage the flow of tourists and reduce damage and degradation to the site. During each phase, the number of visitors allowed through each entrance will diminish. As such, those wishing to visit the site may want to do so sooner rather than later.
While once plans were in place for a cable car, those plans were canceled. In 2018, the plans were restarted in an effort to encourage Peruvians as well as tourists to visit the area to boost tourism as well as the economy. While this is the case, there is still a restricted flight zone above the area. As such, UNESCO is considering placing the site on the list of World Heritage sites in danger.
Why there have been attempts to institute tourist helicopter flights in the area, any licenses which have been granted have been rescinded almost immediately and long before any such flights took place. In fact, even after a company moved a rock to create a helicopter landing pad, the company went out of business due to a new no fly zone. For, in addition to instituting the no fly zone above the area, the Peru government also prohibited helicopter take offs and landings.
When it comes to restricting helicopter flights and landings, or limiting the number of visitors on a daily basis, all are in relation to safety concerns. For, as there have already been a number of tourists die while touring the site, the government is trying assure future visitors have a safe and fun experience. In fact, UNESCO has been known to criticize Peru for allowing visitors to the site at all due to the high risk for earthquakes, floods and altitude sickness.
One reason for the concern is that in January of 2010, heavy flooding buried or misplaced thousands of Peruvian locals when railways and roads to Machu Picchu were washed away. During that time, over 2,000 locals and tourists had to be airlifted to safety. After which, the area was temporarily closed until April of the same year.
While a number of nudists have found an affinity for Machu Picchu and the surrounding area, authorities and local residents are not pleased. As such, several of these individuals have been detained and banned from visiting the site. In order to stop the activity of the nudists and others whom threaten the cultural heritage of the area, surveillance cameras and authorities now scope the area on an ongoing basis.
Related more to tourism than the criminal element, nudists or partiers, the Citadel Machu Picchu has been reducing the number of tourists whom can pass through various entrances on a daily basis. The reductions began back in 2011 and have continued since that time. Individuals wishing to visit the site may want to contact the Citadel or a local travel agency to inquire as to current restrictions.
As of 2018, there have been additional limits placed on the entrances. In fact, there will be three phases of restrictions in all to help manage the flow of tourists and reduce damage and degradation to the site. During each phase, the number of visitors allowed through each entrance will diminish. As such, those wishing to visit the site may want to do so sooner rather than later.
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