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The number of visitors to the Inca citadel of Machupichu doubles

The number of visitors to the Inca citadel of Machupichu doubles

Despite the fact that the stoppages and strikes continue in the Cusco region, the entry of visitors to the Inca City of Macchu Picchuexperiences a considerable increase since its reopening on February 15 last.

According to what was reported by the head of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) – Cusco, Maritza Rosa Candia, In recent days, an average of 1,400 tourists per day have been registered. Of these, about 200 enter the Inca Trail, recently reopened.

In the first week of the restart of activities in the World Wonder, the views barely reached 720 per day. The capacity or load capacity approved for Machupicchu is 4,044 people.

“Little by little the influx is recovering, we have national and local visitors, however, in relation to foreigners we have very little reach. Barely 20%, we hope that these numbers will increase in the high season that begins in April” commented the official.

He said that the flat rate offer of the tourist ticket for national visitors had a good response. For the amount of 40 soles, compatriots can visit archaeological attractions such as; Ollantaytambo, Moray, Pikiyaqta, Sacsayhuaman, Pisaq, Chinchero, among others.

“In the Sacred Valley we have an average of 200 to 400 visitors. Our function from Culture is to value and preserve the archaeological monuments and that they are in optimal conditions so that visitors can enjoy ”he added.

Rosa Candy, regretted that in full tourist reactivation there is the uncertainty of possible social manifestations that affect the activity. “It is a situation that would not suit us, the cities of Cusco are mostly dedicated to tourism, crafts, hotels, guides. There is a whole chain of work ”he concluded.

there will be no readjustment

The head of Culture, ruled out a readjustment in the entrance prices to Machupicchu as it would have slipped from the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism. “So far the rate is maintained because it has been in force for more than seven years,” she clarified.

It is worth remembering that the Inca Llaqta of Machupichu annually promotes a special rate for nationals and foreign residents or the Andean Community of Nations is 64 soles. The rate for students and minors is S/ 32.

Source: Larepublica

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