Machu Picchu: increased visitor capacity by 2024

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Machu Picchu, Peru’s most famous archaeological site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is preparing to welcome more visitors. The Peruvian authorities have approved an increase in the site’s capacity, from 3,044 to 4,500 visitors a day from 2024, and up to 5,600 tourists on certain specific dates that have not yet been announced.


Machu Picchu, Peru’s most famous archaeological site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is preparing to welcome more visitors. The Peruvian authorities have approved an increase in the site’s capacity, from 3,044 to 4,500 visitors a day from 2024, and up to 5,600 tourists on certain specific dates that have not yet been announced.

The decision to increase Machu Picchu’s visitor capacity was taken after an in-depth analysis and consultations with various stakeholders, including conservation experts, over several months in order to strike a balance between preserving the site and promoting tourism.

To accompany this increase in visitor capacity, additional measures will be put in place to ensure the sustainability and conservation of the site. These will include the management of visitor flows, improvements to infrastructure and services, and initiatives to raise awareness of heritage preservation.

 

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Work is already under way to increase visitor capacity. The authorities are already working on improving infrastructure and services to ensure an optimal and responsible visitor experience. In addition, a development plan for the Inca Trail network, the details of which have yet to be announced, has also been approved.

 

Increasing the capacity of the Machu Picchu sanctuary is an important step for tourism in Peru, and reflects the authorities’ commitment to sustainable development and the preservation of one of the world’s most precious heritage treasures.

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