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Disputed bridge to Inca site opened for backpackers

By Giovanni at 03/30/07 11:10

Despite strong protestations by environmentalists and others a highly disputed route to the famed Inca ruins has been opened. The bridge built over a turbulent river opens another path to the famed tourist site for backpackers.

Original source: Guardian Unlimited. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. guardian. co. uk/ worldlatest/ story/ 0,, -6519183,00. html, anchor: Peru Opens Bridge to Machu Picchu Ruins]

Protecting the Inca Trail

A few years ago the Peruvian government began enforcing strict limits on the number of people allowed on the famous Inca Trail. Right now, only 500 people a day may enter — about 200 tourists and 300 guides and porters.

Original source: New York Times. Taking the Back Roads to Machu Picchu

Mayor's bridge will be a disaster

The bridge built by a Peruvian mayor leading to Machu Picchu, Peru's Inca citadel, has brought warnings that it will wreck the archaeological site and open a route for drug smugglers.

Original source: The Guardian . Fears for Machu Picchu as mayor builds easy-access bridge

Peru's melting glaciers

Peru's water problem lies in the peculiar geography of the country. While 70% of the population live along the coast, less than 2% of the country's water resources are to be found there.

Original source: BBC news. Peru's alarming water truth

Expert recommends partially shutting down Inca site

Preventing visitor access to the popular Incan sanctuary Machu Picchu for two days per week will markedly help reduce geological 'wear and tear' at the popular tourist site, say experts.

Original source: Livinginperu.com. Peru: Expert recommends shutting down Machu Picchu 2 days a week

Tourism in the Amazon rain forests

An initiative by the ministry of foreign trade and tourism looks set to jump-start tourism to the exotic Amazon rain forests and other eco-systems of this Latin American country.

Original source: Livinginperu.com. Peru looks to promote tourism in North & Amazon regions