Peruvian unrest strands hundreds of tourists in Machu Picchu (Traveler.com - 12/15/2022)


Hundreds of tourists are stuck in Machu Picchu after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency by violent protests following the arrest of the president. The only route in and out of the Incan temple site is a train line, which has been blocked off and sabotaged by angry protesters, leaving some eight hundred tourists, some of whom are thought to be British, stranded at the foot of a mountain with dwindling supplies.

Local officials have asked for helicopters to help evacuate tourists, while the Foreign Office confirmed it is providing consular assistance to British citizens in the country.

"Our hotel informed us that they're going to cut back on food supplies and offer just eggs and coffee until supplies come to town because the markets are running low," said Diane Thao, a US tourist Aguas Calientes, where the train to Machu Picchu arrives.

"I'm with my kids. For me, it's a problem," Israeli tourist Gale Dut added. (more)

Tags: #Peru #Cusco #Protests #Machu Picchu #Tourists #Blockades

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