Machu Picchu July reopening ruled out over fears of coronavirus spread

Members of a commission of authorities and experts led by the the Governor of Cusco, Jean Paul Benavente, visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. LIMA: The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a jewel of Peruvian tourism, will not reopen in July as originally scheduled due to concerns over the coronavirus, local media reported on Sunday .

An official reopening date has not yet been set. Baca indicated that a series of health measures, such as testing, are still pending in the area. Peruvian officials announced last week that the citadel would be allowed to reopen to a sharply reduced number of daily visitors: only 675 per day, one-quarter the usual number.Guides would lead tours of only seven visitors, and people would be required to wear masks.

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Machu Picchu's reopening in July ruled out over fears of coronavirus spreadLIMA (AFP) - The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a jewel of Peruvian tourism, will not reopen in July as originally scheduled due to concerns over the coronavirus, local media reported Sunday (June 21).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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