Is machu picchu being closed off to the public?

Question

i heard this recently, and i was just interested in how much truth there was to it. i'd really like to see it and if it is going to be closed in the near future i'd like to plan a trip now

Answer 1

No.

What's going on is that the government has put some laws allowing private investments close to the archeological sites. This made people fool enough not to understand that puting an hotel will translate into more tourists, therefore more job opportunities for them, let others brain-wash them telling that the ruins were in danger. This made everyone went out in a riot. The Cusco airport was closed and the trains to Machu Picchu were blocked, but the Ruins were not closed.

The government has "punish" the city of Cusco for these riots keeping it out as host to various international summits that are being held this year in Peru.

Of course, this has terribly damaged the image of Peru and it will take some time to make tourist recover the confidence that Machu Picchu is actually a safe place to come.

Answer 2

no. not  is truth.

check this site, could  help u :  www.peru.info

Answer 3

Its wont be closed off..

The inca trail is closed during february and some people confuse that..

Answer 4

No, I haven't approved that yet (and will never do!) so you don't need to worry, you can go now.

Answer 5

It cannot be thruth. Many peruvian work in tourism, only a stupid government wuold close Machu Picchu to public.

I am Brazilian and lastest August I visited Machu Picchu and Cusco and saw how this cities are important for peruvian people.

Don't worry about it, ok? It's is really impossible.

I say you: go to Machu Picchu. It's is fantastic, wonderful!!!!!!!

good trip

Answer 6

Not yet