Machu Picchu tourism increased 25% to 3,100 visits a day

The tourist flow to Machu Picchu rose by 25% over the last three months of the year, from 2,500 to 3,100 daily visitors allowed on average. In this way the current carrying capacity is exceeded to date.

In this regard, the head of the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, Fernando Astete said that this increase has been the problems of insecurity in Europe and other parts of the world. "Foreigners will prefer destinations in South America and especially in Cusco" he said.

The official explained that to prevent the massive income generated strong pressure in the citadel is still being distributed to tourists on the three routes within the Inca complex: urban, mountain Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain and Intipunku (zone entry Inca Trail).

He added that it will help tourism services not collapse when in operation Chinchero International Airport, which will double the number of visitors. They are alternatives to be evaluated in Espiritupampa sites in Vilcabamba, Choquequirao in Santa Teresa, among other resorts.

Source: Portal de Turismo.

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Cusco among the 10 most beautiful colonial cities of America

Cusco (Peru) on the list of the 10 most beautiful colonial cities in America, compiled by the supplement El Viajero of the Spanish newspaper El Pais. Other notable cities are Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), Antigua (Guatemala), Quito (Ecuador), among others.

The publication reports that Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire and one of the most important cities in the Viceroyalty of Peru. "In both events faced drinks his story, which mixes beautiful buildings from the period of Spanish rule with impressive remains of pre-Columbian civilization, as the stones of Sacsayhuaman. It is also the gateway to the stunning Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel ", it says.

The country also indicates that the altitude of Cusco (3,300 mts.) produces a strange feeling in the visitor which increases the spell of its streets. The city is World Heritage since 1983 and there who calls the Rome of America for the number of monuments treasured, "said the Spanish publication.

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow visit Cusco and share photos next to her children

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow continues to visit the tourist attractions of the city of Cusco, Peru, accompanied by young children Apple and Moses, fruits of his relationship with singer Chris Martin. So it was announced a few days ago through their social networks.

As part of his tour of the imperial city, Gwyneth Paltrow could not miss one of the wonders of the world, the Inca citadel of Macchu Pichu.

Through Instagram account, Gwyneth Paltrow shared a picture you took of Machu Picchu from the top of a classic gazebo where tourists often photographed.

The rise to social network image that immediately generated reactions of their millions of fans and has already exceeded 24 thousand "likes".

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Cusco is among the top 25 destinations for 2016, according to TripAdvisor

"The Travellers' Choice Destination Awards recognize the world's most beloved tourist sites," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.The popular travel portal TripAdvisor announced the winners of the Travelers' Choice 2016 awards for the most popular destinations in the world, which recognizes the 25 favorite places chosen by the millions of travelers who make their online community.

Cusco (Peru) is located at position 22 of the ranking, accompanying Buenos Aires (Argentina) ranked 17th and Playa del Carmen (Mexico) ranked 19th, only three Latin American destinations listed in the list.

"The Inca and Andean Baroque splendor are side by side on the stone streets of Cusco, represented by the palace Coricancha and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this melting pot of high heights of Amerindian and mestizo culture, find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archaeological wonders", TripAdvisor says in his description of the Imperial City.

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New route from Machu Picchu will inaugurated in May

Next May will be delivered and enter into operation the new route out of tourists from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, work which will relieve the current point of entry and exit.

The ramp that has been adapting over stone walls located at the bottom of the enclosure, parallel to the platform access to Machu Picchu, and it recorded an increase of 30%.

"This way out will have approximately 98 linear meters, will be adapted to the topography and mimetizará with the natural landscape, as it has been reforested the area with tree seedlings, shrubs and own environmental herbs," said HolderThe Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, Daniel Maraví.

Additionally wooden rails, a waterproof roof and floor of compacted clay will be placed. "This work will show it to the technical mission of UNESCO will be in Cusco and Machu Picchu the last week of January," the official culture.

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