US issues travel warning for Machu Picchu

Protests over bus service operations to the world famous site have led to train tracks being blocked by local residents, stranding hundreds of tourists. Read More

U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Popular Tourist Destination

The world-famous archeological site, Machu Picchu in Peru, is the single most popular tourist destination in the country, and an extremely popular trek for those looking to hike through the Andes ... Read More

U.S. Travel Advisory for Machu Picchu

The U.S. travel advisory for Machu Picchu underscores a critical reality: global tourism depends not only on the splendor of cultural heritage but also on institutional stability, social justice, and ... Read More

Hundreds of tourists left stranded near Machu Picchu after protests

At least 900 tourists were stranded near Peru’s ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on Tuesday, the country’s tourism minister said, after a passenger train service was suspended due to a protest. Read More

Machu Picchu risks losing World Wonder status as protests persist

The New7Wonders Foundation warned that Machu Picchu, South America's most iconic tourist site, could be removed from the list of New Seven Wonders of the World. Read More