The iconic Machu Picchu has reopened to visitors several weeks after violent protests in Peru saw it closed off, trapping hundreds of tourists.
The Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle reopened on Wednesday having been closed nearly a month ago amid anti-government protests, with the UK Foreign Office updating its travel advice to reflect the opening.
Agreements were made between authorities, social groups and the local tourism industry to guarantee the security of the famed tourist attraction and transport services, despite unrest rumbling on.
