Peru tourism which has been one of the well embraced destinations to most tourists has extended their tourists capacity to Machu Picchu after the sale of tickets skyrocketed this year.
Peru is one of the countries with diverse tourist sites. These tourist destinations provide foreign exchange for the country. The country has a very weak currency and lending rate is high. Hence, revenues from different tourist destinations in the country help the current government in sponsoring its major projects. The indigenes also trade along these sites to earn a living.
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Many people from all parts of the world visit these tourist attractions in Peru. One of the most important of such tourist destinations is Machu Picchu. Recently, the administration of this tourist destination sold tickets to all those who would like to visit the tourist site. The number of tickets sold rose exponentially. Hence, the administration resolved that, they would extend the deadline for the purchase of the tickets to enable many people get access to the tickets and be able to visit Machu Picchu on time.
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Mr. Roberto Sanchez Palomino, made it known via Twitter that, they have extended the deadline because the number of tickets sold was a whopping 5,044. He further enumerated on Thursday that, the figure shows that, the number of visitors at Machu Picchu has risen to 4,044 on a daily basis.
The rise in the total number of people who are allowed to visit Machu Picchu will enhance the popularity of the tourist destination. The UNESCO describes Machu Picchu as the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire. Peru has expanded its deadline to increase the capacity of tourist in not only this month.
The administration of Machu Picchu is highly cautious in not overwhelming the fragile tourist destination in order to preserve its monuments and environment. The Ministry of Culture made it known to the general public on July 17 that, shockingly the number of tourists has increased to 4,044 per day unexpectedly.
Mr. Roberto Sanchez Palomino said on Facebook that, the increase in the number of people who can visit the site would not overshadow the preservation of the site. He further stated that, the numbers will be monitored and there would be proper security to ensure the safety of both tourists and the fragile tourist proponents of Machu Picchu. With regards to the advice by UNESCO, the administration will avoid any deeds that destroys the property of the tourist site either by tourist or management. This will go a long way to preserve the natural scenery Machu Picchu possesses in order to elate the Peruvian State.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of tourism has stressed that, visitors must plan adequately in advance in order to enjoy Machu Picchu at first hand. This is because, many people would be coming from all walks of life. Visitors are to take not that they can purchase all they need before coing or buy what they would be needing upon arrival. Potential visitors and tourists can go to the website Ticket Machu Picchu to purchase ticket for their holidays in Machu Picchu.
UNESCO has praised the tourism industry for their willingness to protect the fragile Machu Picchu tourist destination and also make sure that, tourist and the country benefit from the natural scenery which Peru has been blessed with.
Source: CNN
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