The celebration of Fiestas Patrias is another occasion to show pride and belonging in all corners of Peru. Thus, for the first time, the Peruvian flag was raised and paraded in the middle of Machu Picchu, attracting the attention of locals and tourists who were also part of the ceremony.
So, personnel from the 5th Mountain Brigade of the Peruvian Army, together with officials from the Foreign Trade and Tourism Department of Cusco, Workers at the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park and even tourists celebrated the 203rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of National Independence in the midst of a world wonder.
Soldiers, police and students They marched with gallant steps through Machu Picchu, In the center or main square, the Peruvian flag was displayed and the National Anthem was sung amid cheers and applause from national and foreign visitors.
“We are in the cultural heritage of humanity in the framework of the closing of the Bicentennial, closing the activities in this incredible space. After the pandemic, the main sector affected in Cusco was tourism and then came the protests, but now in 2024, more mature as a populationwe are sending a message that tourism is a tool for peace, That is why we send this message from this point in Peru,” quoted Saúl Caipani, head of Gercetur Cusco.
The official also mentioned that this year there has been an increase of up to 80% in terms of tourism, of which 56% are foreign visitors, “We are still on the right track, by 2025 we must return to pre-pandemic numbersmore than 80% of people in Cusco live off tourism directly or indirectly and will benefit from it, that is what we hope for,” he concluded.
FACT:
– The months of June and July are the so-called ‘high season’ for tourism in Cusco, The streets, hotels and restaurants of the Imperial City are therefore packed. During the Fiestas Patrias, Machu Picchu always reaches its full capacity limit.
