Protests in Peru leave 'thousands of tourists stranded' in gateway city to Machu Picchu
Friday, 16 December 2022 Thousands of tourists have reportedly been left stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco along with hundreds of others in the area around the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu because of anti-government protests.
As hundreds of stranded tourists wait for word on when they will be evacuated from the city of Machu Picchu amid Peruvian protests — an American tourist says the lack of information is what is most frustrating.
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Peru's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday that Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel reopened after being closed nearly a month ago amid anti-government protests. The decision was taken after an agreement was made between authorities, social groups and the local tourism industry to guarantee the security of the famed tourist attraction and transport services.
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After former President Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested earlier this month, deadly protests have crippled the nation’s infrastructure. Hundreds of tourists, including many Americans, are now..
Friday, 16 December 2022
Thousands of tourists have reportedly been left stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco along with hundreds of others in the area around the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu because of anti-government protests.
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