Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists

Reuters

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Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists

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Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists

(Reuters) - Protests in Peru are blocking access to Machu Picchu, one of South America's most popular heritage sites, with local anger over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded. Read full story

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Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists

Protests in Peru are blocking access to Machu Picchu, one of South America's most popular heritage sites, with local anger over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Machu Picchu Railway Worker Protest Strands Hundreds of Tourists

The train line to Peru’s Machu Picchu has been closed until further notice as railway workers continue to protest against a new ticketing system. Hundreds of visitors have been stranded since protests began on Jan. 20.

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Hundreds of tourists evacuated from Machu Picchu to protest against privatization, ticket sales

Nearly 700 tourists were evacuated from the former Inca settlement of Machu Picchu on Saturday. This is reported by the Peruvian government. They were transferred by train to the nearby city of Ollantaytambo after actions by local residents and tour operators against the privatization of ticket sales for the archaeological complex.