Hundreds Of Tourists are Stranded as Machu Picchu Faces Losing Its Place Among World's Wonders

Cancellations and access issues are hurting Peru’s economy and local communities. (Credit: LoggaWiggler/Pixabay)

Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been thrown into turmoil as protests block access routes and leave hundreds of tourists stranded. Rail and bus services have been halted, cutting off the main links to the site.
The unrest comes as local residents challenge the management of transport concessions, while international organisations warn that overcrowding, mismanagement and social conflict could jeopardise Machu Picchu's long-term sustainability. Alarmingly, the iconic citadel may even lose its 'Wonder' status.

Protests Block Access