Extreme tourism a threat to Machu Picchu?

WITH over 1.3 Million visitors per year, #MachuPicchu is under tremendous environmental pressure. UNESCO had listed Machu Picchu among sites at risk due to extreme tourism along with another 54 sites around the world but after extensive structure work to better protect the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, UNESCO removed Machu Picchu from the endangered heritage list.

To protect the sanctuary, some of the upcoming changes include time limits at specific points, morning and afternoon shifts and certified guides requirement to enter the site. The restructuring looks to restore and integrate long-overlooked Inca trail, terraces and ceremonial ruins.

A new bridge joining the town of Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Archaeological Park opened December 29th, 2016 for tourist visiting the ruins. The new structured will be named the Ruinas Bridge and expands over 150 feet above the Rio Alcamayo.

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