New rules for visitors to Machu Picchu include a four-hour time limit along with one-way tracks for visitors to walk on during their tour of the city. Gone are the days when visitors could wonder anywhere for as long as they wanted. These regulations are a long time coming and are deemed as a a necessary step to "preserve on the Wonders of the World and ensure a quality experience for visitors from around the world". - Peru’s Ministry of Tourism and External Commerce (Mincetur)
While this may seem like a large charge to and an welcome restrictions for people considering a visit to Machu Picchu, the truth is that the majority of people rarely spend more than 4 hours touring Machu Picchu. These moves will also reduce congestion of the site and aid in preserving the incredible site for future generations of visitors.
While this may seem like a large charge to and an welcome restrictions for people considering a visit to Machu Picchu, the truth is that the majority of people rarely spend more than 4 hours touring Machu Picchu. These moves will also reduce congestion of the site and aid in preserving the incredible site for future generations of visitors.