This Sunday Machu Picchu reopened its doors (PHOTOS)

After being closed for more than three weeks, the world wonder, Machu Picchu, reopened its doors this Sunday, when locals and tourists were able to enter the country’s main tourist attraction.

Despite the climate of tension that still exists in the area, the ruling authorities of Machu Picchu agreed to reopen the doors from this Wednesday, January 15 in order to give an opportunity to national and foreign visitors who waited too long to see the ancient Inca city.

After several meetings with unions and surrounding communities, it was concluded that it is now safe to reopen the historic sanctuary, even more so when the need for economic revitalization of all cusqueños and machupiccheños prevails linked to tourist activity.

RESUMPTION WAS ADVANCED.

Having everything ready in terms of conservation and maintenance work, from the headquarters of the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu it was kind enough to reopen the entrance ahead of schedule, letting in a group of tourists last Sunday.

There were 13 lucky people who had waited days -and in other cases weeks- to visit the world wonder, who were able to enter and enjoy one of the main national and world attractions.

“Today (Sunday) 13 tourists entered, who had to be given order facilities, since they waited too long to enter and we could not extend their suffering any longer.in la llaqta conservation work has been carried out against the effects of rainvegetation, maintenance, headers of walls, etc.”quoted Zenobio Valencia, head of the park.

The official also mentioned that during the strike a contingent of workers was implemented to remain on the site to protect it and carry out conservation work, who still remain in the place procuring logistics in fuel, food and other technical issues.

It was learned that the Machu Picchu Management Unit, will meet during this week. His technical secretary traveled to Lima to hold meetings with different portfolios, for which he must arrive at Machu Picchu to report on the new provisions.

At the moment the Inca Trail remains closed as a rule, the Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture Cusco carries out maintenance work on the entire road network, this route will reopen its services in the month of March.

The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu closed the entrance for locals and tourists on January 20due to threats of takeover and protest by demonstrators who claim against the current Government.

FACT:

– Meanwhile from PeruRail, operator of the railway to Machu Picchu, it was confirmed that they will resume all its services by local and tourist train starting this Monday, February 13.