MACHU PICCHU TRAINS ARE OPERATING NORMALLY
Demonstrations in the town of Machu Picchu have been lifted
Wednesday, January 31st 2024: Following negotiations between the Peruvian government, the regional governor of Cusco, the mayor of Machu Picchu and other local authorities, the demonstrations seen over the past week in the town of Machu Picchu have been lifted.
The parties involved have agreed on a proposal for the creation of a new platform for the efficient sale of tickets to Machu Picchu, and, as of this afternoon, train services are operating normally.
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The current situation in Machu Picchu
We expect normal service to resume in the coming days
Monday, January 29th 2024: As reported in the international press, in recent days there have been isolated demonstrations in the town of Machu Picchu.
The Peruvian authorities have been working in recent months on an outsourced system for the sale of tickets to Machu Picchu, with the aim of implementing a more user-friendly online process that is more efficient and guarantees security for both Machu Picchu and its visitors.
Following the introduction of the new online system, local objections were received, and in recent days those persons decided to exercise their right to protest in the town of Machu Picchu. In response, the Peruvian government has entered into dialogue with the protesters, in order to define, as soon as possible, how the new system can be improved.
While the train companies have temporarily suspended their operations, we expect normal service to resume in the coming days.
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More travelers are choosing to visit us in Peru
Increased political stability in Peru has led to a growth in tourist numbers
Wednesday November 8th 2023: In the wake of increased political stability in Peru since March, in the second half of 2023 we have seen a recovery in tourism numbers that has exceeded all expectations. And for 2024, we are now expecting a higher volume of bookings than projected, and we foresee a promising future in 2025.
This excellent news not only benefits us at Tambopata Ecolodge, helping us to bring more international travelers to Peru’s rainforest and to continue with our important conservation work, but also all our partners —including local communities and businesses and the local guides we employ— and the many thousands of other Peruvians who benefit directly or indirectly from the travel industry, across the many incomparable destinations that Peru has to offer.
We will continue to provide further updates for travelers planning to visit our country in the coming weeks and months. For more information on travel in Peru and to our rainforest eco-lodge, please feel free to contact us directly: sales@tambopatalodge.com
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