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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu at mid-day
September 10, 2010

Peruvian Congress pushes for new road access to Machu Picchu

[Originally published September 10, 2010] Peru’s Congress voted unanimously Thursday in support of building a new access road to Machu Picchu. In a 75-0 vote, lawmakers declared that paving the narrow dirt roads connecting the towns of Ollantaytambo, Santa Mar­a…

Peru’s tourism sector and National Institute of Culture clash again over visitor limits to Machu Picchu
September 7, 2010

Peru’s tourism sector and National Institute of Culture clash again over visitor limits to Machu Picchu

[Originally published September 7, 2010] UNESCO and Peru’s National Institute of Culture (INC) once again find themselves at odds with…

Peruvian and Russian scientists set up radio link to International Space Station from Machu Picchu
August 15, 2010

Peruvian and Russian scientists set up radio link to International Space Station from Machu Picchu

Peruvian and Russian scientists have set  up a  radio up-link from the citadel of Machu Picchu to communicate with Russian…

April 1 reopening of Machu Picchu could be a rough ride
March 9, 2010

April 1 reopening of Machu Picchu could be a rough ride

… expect some delays at first. [Originally published March 9, 2010] According to the railway concessionaire Ferrocarril Trasandino, repairs to…

Peru president pledges to re-establish train to Machu Picchu within 2 months and help residents rebuild after flooding
January 29, 2010

Peru president pledges to re-establish train to Machu Picchu within 2 months and help residents rebuild after flooding

[Originally published January 29, 2010] President Alan Garcia pledged the Peruvian government’s full support Friday to re-establish train service to…

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