Machu Picchu receives 3.100 visitors per day

The Regional Directorate of Culture of  reported that during this season Machu Picchu recorded the highest peak of tourists in a single day, with 3,100 visits, it is necessary to specify that the Master Plan states that the maximum is 2,500 entrants, but while the document is not modified, Culture authorities specified that will be flexible with the figures. David Ugarte Vega Centeno, Regional Director of Culture said the influx of tourists to the archaeological site is managed with the view to decongest the Inca citadel of visitors, it also promoted the visit to the mountains of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu and Vilcabamba and Choquequirao areas as.

Likewise mentioned that Unesco has understood that you can not stop a tourist coming from so far known Machu Picchu, however, this high number of entrants is temporary, most of the year did not exceed 2,500, so stating that this flexibility will last seven months, time which will list the plan update.On the other hand, said Sunday there is a greater demand for tickets and buy tickets via the Internet has facilitated the travel of domestic and foreign tourists, who can be booked in advance.