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Machu Picchu conservation

Glitch-ridden online ticket platform lets too many tourists into Machu Picchu
May 21, 2025

Glitchy Ticket Sales System Sparks Machu Picchu Overcrowding

A government audit has uncovered major glitches in Peru’s ticketing system for Machu Picchu, revealing thousands more visitors were allowed into the fragile Inca citadel than permitted. “This overcrowding will directly impact conservation,” said Guzmán Vera, spokesperson for the Comptroller…

Tourists are flocking to Machu Picchu to witness the iconic view. Due to the increasing demand for Machu Picchu tickets, authorities in Cusco are debating raising the maximum number of daily visitors, maybe even back to the numbers before the pandemic. Additionally, they are in the process of revamping the way visitors are welcomed and taken care of upon their arrival to the Machupicchu Pueblo, the town below the Inca Citadel.
August 15, 2023

Machu Picchu Visitor Increase Under Review As Part of Revamp

With demand for Machu Picchu tickets surging, Cusco authorities are considering boosting the maximum number of daily visitors — possibly…

Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected
December 4, 2018

Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected

[Originally published December 4, 2018] “Machu Picchu: Up to four companies are interested in building cable car system to citadel.”…

Machu Picchu visitors statistics
June 29, 2016

Is Machu Picchu losing its allure with record numbers flocking to the site?

As predicted, more travelers than ever are flocking to the iconic Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Nearly 1.3 million visitors toured the site…

Machu Picchu's Hiram Bingham Highway in need of major repairs
August 12, 2015

Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu needs urgent upkeep

The Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu, built nearly 67 years ago, could have only a year and five months…

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