Recent Weather Events in Machu Picchu

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MACHU PICCHU IS CONFIRMED
TO REOPEN ON APRIL 1ST.

The Cultural National Institute (INC) confirmed that the railway to Machu Picchu citadel will be reopen on April 1st. Here, is the information published by Andina news agency the last Thursday, March 04, about the same issue that keeps expectation in all Travel Industry in Peru; and followed is the news in Spanish published today by the information system T News:

Train trips to Machu Picchu to be resumed on March 29

Cusco, Mar. 04 (ANDINA).- Romulo Guidino, general manager of Ferrocarril Transandino (FTSA), concessionary of the route, reported today that tourists will be able to reach Machu Picchu by train again, between the Piscacucho (kilometer 82) and Aguas Calientes (kilometer 110) stretch since March 29. 

In statements to Andina news agency, Guidino pointed out that the reopening, originally scheduled for April 1, will take place some days before thanks to the progress on works undertaken by workers and specialists.

However, the resumption of train operations is subject to the weather conditions. “In principle, there should not be any problems if rains are normal or if there are no further events like the one on January, which occurred after 90 years”.

Visitors who come to visit the Inca citadel will be able to travel by bus to Piscaccuho and then take the train to the town of Machu Picchu, also known as Aguas Calientes.

A special ceremony is prepared for March 29, which will be attended by authorities from Lima and Cusco, as well as local and foreign press.

INC confirma que reapertura de Machu Picchu será el 01 de abril

Lima, Lun. 08 (T News).- Tras el anuncio de Fetransa de habilitar la vía férrea hacia Machu Picchu desde el 29 de marzo, el INC confirmó ayer que el 01 de abril de todas maneras reabrirá sus puertas la ciudadela inca de Machu Picchu y el tradicional Camino Inca. La directora del INC, Cecilia Bákula, dijo que también se realizará un informe sobre los daños ocasionados al patrimonio por las fuertes lluvias, el cual será dado a conocer en los próximos días. “Estamos trabajando en este tema y coordinando constantemente con el ministro de Turismo, Martín Pérez, pues ha anunciado que en abril se habilita el ingreso a Machu Picchu. Y para esta fecha también estará el camino inca”, aseveró luego de participar en el izamiento del Pabellón Nacional en la plaza de Armas de Cusco, reportó el diario El Comercio.