Machu Picchu

2022 - 12 - 18

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Hundreds of tourists stranded in Machu Picchu amid Peru protests (CNN Travel)

International visitors struggle to leave Peru's ancient attraction after trains and flights suspended amid violent unrest following the arrest of President ...

"There were about 100 tourists in line, and we waited for two hours before we saw the doctor," Martucci said. Canada's Global Affairs department has warned its citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" in Peru and to avoid nonessential travel in numerous regions. The only way to get in and out of the town is by train, and these services are suspended until further notice, he said. They're safe and have food thankfully, but there's no way to get more medication." "There's nothing in the tiny town they're stuck in. "British nationals should take particular care to avoid all areas of protests. "They told me I was a priority, and that they were going to try to get me on a helicopter out of Machu Picchu in the next two days." The unrest sparked by his arrest has prompted international warnings about travel to Peru. "We regret the inconvenience that these announcements generate for our passengers; however, they are due to situations beyond the control of our company and seek to prioritize the safety of passengers and workers," the company said in a statement. ... You should plan ahead for severe disruption to any plans," [the FCDO said Friday evening](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office) on its website. It added: "We regret the inconvenience that this situation beyond our control has caused our passengers and we reinforce our commitment to air safety and connectivity in the country." "We have asked the government to help us and establish helicopter flights in order to evacuate the tourists," Baca said.

Dozens of Australians among hundreds of tourists stranded at ... (9News)

The violence and unrest sparked by his arrest has prompted international warnings about travel to Peru. Janelle Nicholson is among the Aussies stranded at the ...

"There were about 100 tourists in line, and we waited for two hours before we saw the doctor," Martucci said. They're safe and have food thankfully, but there's no way to get more medication." "There's nothing in the tiny town they're stuck in. "They told me I was a priority, and that they were going to try to get me on a helicopter out of Machu Picchu in the next two days." "As at 17 December 2022, 171 Australians have contacted our embassy in Lima. "We regret the inconvenience that these announcements generate for our passengers; however, they are due to situations beyond the control of our company and seek to prioritize the safety of passengers and workers," the company said in a statement. It added: "We regret the inconvenience that this situation beyond our control has caused our passengers and we reinforce our commitment to air safety and connectivity in the country." "LATAM maintains constant monitoring of the political situation in Peru to provide the pertinent information according to how it may impact our air operation," the airline said in a statement. The department's travel advice for Peru is set to "exercise a high degree of caution", while Australians are advised to "reconsider your need to travel" to Arequipa, Cusco and Puno, due to the civil unrest in the country. The only way to get in and out of the town is by train, and these services are suspended until further notice, after protesters took parts of the track. "We have asked the government to help us and establish helicopter flights in order to evacuate the tourists," Baca said. "You know we are trying to hide our money in case the protesters come and then figure out how we get from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and then from Cusco to Lima and if we have flights," fellow traveller Monique Spurr said.

Australians stranded at Machu Picchu amid political unrest in Peru (The Sydney Morning Herald)

More than 170 people have contacted the Australian embassy in Lima as civil unrest trapped tourists near the iconic Incan ruins.

“A nationwide State of Emergency and local curfews have been imposed due to the civil unrest and protests. “Many of those are in city of Cusco and Machu Picchu, where transport options are limited,” a statement from the department said. More than 170 Australians have contacted the embassy in Lima, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Australians stranded in Machu Picchu amid violent protests (Sky News Australia)

Dozens of Australians remain stranded in Peru after violent protests were sparked across the country last week. More than 170 Australians have contacted the ...

Tourists await evacuation from Machu Picchu amid Peru protests (Stuff.co.nz)

Two Kiwis who have been caught up in the chaos, as New Zealand officials warn others to avoid non-essential travel.

A statement was later released by the Municipal District of Machu Picchu saying the evacuation was expected to begin on Saturday, with children and other vulnerable people prioritised. Monitor local and international media, review personal security plans and be aware of your surroundings. MFAT has advised New Zealanders to avoid non-essential travel to the departments of Arequipa, Cusco (including the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu) and Puno. [an alert posted to the SafeTravel website](https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/peru-demonstrations) states. Those who required consular assistance should contact the New Zealand Embassy in Chile (accredited to Peru) on +56 2 2616 3000 or at [email protected] or contact the 24/7 consular emergency line on 0800 30 10 30 or +64 99 20 20 20. [Hundreds of tourists trapped at Machu Picchu due to violent uprising](https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/130787507/hundreds-of-tourists-trapped-at-machu-picchu-due-to-violent-uprising?rm=a) [amid the protests in Peru](https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/130787507/hundreds-of-tourists-trapped-at-machu-picchu-due-to-violent-uprising). [Covid-19: Peru opens Machu Picchu for just one tourist who has been stranded for seven months](https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/south-and-central-america/300131877/covid19-peru-opens-machu-picchu-for-just-one-tourist-who-has-been-stranded-for-seven-months?rm=a) A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said there are currently 44 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Peru. [Impeached, jailed, wanted: President is a dangerous job in Peru](https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/latin-america/300761623/impeached-jailed-wanted-president-is-a-dangerous-job-in-peru?rm=a) [told CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/machu-picchu-tourists-stranded-amid-protests/index.html) about 300 tourists were stuck near the UNESCO World Heritage site, noting Peruvians, South Americans, Americans and Europeans were among those stranded. Hundreds of tourists are awaiting evacuation from Machu Picchu, after trains to and from the gateway town to the ancient city were halted

American tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, might not be home ... (Yahoo News)

Protesters in Peru have shut down airports, roads and train stations as they demand the release of allegedly corrupt former President Pedro Castillo and ...

Hundreds of Machu Picchu tourists remain stranded amid unrest (1 News)

Since last week, Peru has been plunged into a deep political crisis triggered by the decision of the now former president Pedro Castillo to dissolve the ...

Thousands of tourists have been affected by the recent protests. The passenger train that carries visitors to Machu Picchu suspended the service, and roadblocks on the Pan-American Highway stranded trucks for days, spoiling food bound for the capital. Hundreds of international tourists remained stranded Saturday in the village of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu.

American tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, might not be home ... (Fox News)

Protesters in Peru have shut down airports, roads and train stations as they demand the release of allegedly corrupt former President Pedro Castillo and ...

[Pedro Castillo dissolved the country’s Congress](https://www.foxnews.com/world/peru-president-dissolve-congress-removal-try) on Wednesday and called for new elections ahead of a renewed attempt to remove him from office. The appointment proved incredibly unpopular, with many voters seeing Castillo as "one of us," while Boluarte remains distant and unknown to them. A judge ordered Castillo detained for up to 18 months while prosecutors prepare a case against him. "From what I understand, the rest of the country is not doing too well," Fire Rescue Capt. Thousands more cannot travel across the country due to protests. Machu Picchu Mayor Darwin Baca said that he is trying to set up helicopter transport to get them out, according to Axios.

Australian tourists stranded near Machu Picchu as civil unrest ... (ABC News)

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms 171 Australians have so far contacted its embassy in Lima seeking assistance as tourists become stranded near ...

On Friday, Peru's Congress rejected the proposed constitutional reform to move elections forward to December 2023. "A nationwide state of emergency and local curfews have been imposed," the warning reads. - A state of emergency and curfews have been imposed in response to protests against the ousting of the country's former president

'Unforgettable' Peru holiday for tourists evacuated from Machu Picchu (FRANCE 24)

"Machu Picchu was great, but we will remember longer the days of stress that followed. Unforgettable," laughs Alex Lim, a 41-year-old Canadian among 200 ...

I had to cancel a lot of plans and I have to work again next week," he said. "I feel better now," said Lim "We were kind of worried. "The problem is not the damage of a week, the problem is to regain the level of tourism that we had in 2019 and to exceed it to reach five million," Helguero said. Unforgettable," laughs Alex Lim, a 41-year-old Canadian among 200 tourists evacuated on Saturday from the Inca citadel due to unrest in Peru. "Aguas Calientes is very pretty, but after an hour you have nothing more to do! "We have calculated a loss of 200 million soles ($52 million)," in the sector due to the protests, he said.

American tourists stranded in Machu Picchu by Peru's deadly protests (NBC News)

Violent protests erupted following the ousting and detention of President Pedro Castillo, who had sought to dissolve parliament in a last-minute power grab.

Our kids are all flying in to be with us for Christmas and they might have it without us," said McLaughlin. The declaration “means the suspension of the rights of assembly... “We can get to Cusco airport, that airport is open which would transport us to Lima,” Daniels told NBC News, adding she would make her way once trains resumed. Vega added that he was considering hiking to the nearest town to access the airport. “The only way in is via train or the other case would be a helicopter." Photos and eyewitness accounts suggested protesters had placed rocks on train tracks leading to the Inca citadel.

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