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I'm Angelica, a resident of Aguas Calinetes, a village of 5000 inhabitants, near the breathtaking
Machu Picchu, where the sheer volume of tourist has transformed our sacred site.
It crazy ! has increase from less than 400,000 visitors to 1.4 million tourists in just two decades.
Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel located on the heights of the Andes mountains in Peru, above the
valley of the Urubamba River. It was built in the 15th century and then abandoned. It's time to
speak out about the challenges we face as locals living in the shadow of this iconic wonder.
Machu Picchu, a symbol of our rich history and culture, is struggling under the weight of its own
fame. The ancient stones are becoming fragile. The Temple of the Condor, the Intihuatana and the
Temple of the Sun will be temporarily unavailable to tourists.
Two Exclamations:
1. Machu Picchu's delicate balance between history and tourism has reached a critical
juncture.
2. The very essence of this ancient marvel is at risk of being lost in the chaos of over
exploration !
Wishes:
1. I wish for a Machu Picchu where the echo of our ancestors can still be heard, undisturbed by
the relentless tide of tourists.
2. I wish for sustainable tourism practices that prioritize the preservation of this sacred site and
the well-being of the local community.
Two Regrets:
1. I regret that our local traditions are being overshadowed, as visitors focus solely on the
stones and not the living culture that surrounds them.
2. I regret that our children may grow up in a world where Machu Picchu exists more in
postcards than in the fabric of our daily lives.
3. I regret witnessing their erosion of this place, under the weight of the modern world.
Solutions:
1. Implement a system that restricts the number of daily visitors to Machu Picchu. This
ensures a more intimate and respectful experience for those who make the journey.
2. Promote alternative destinations, like the Chachapoyan ruins and Choquequirao, to ease the
burden on Machu Picchu and preserve its unique charm.
3. As responsible travelers, it's crucial to play by the rules outlined by the Peruvian
government. Follow the instructed paths, respect the restrictions.
Hi, I'm Angelica, a resident near Machu Picchu. In just 20 years, our sacred site went from having
less than 400,000 visitors to a whopping 1.4 million tourists. It's turned our peaceful place into a
busy one. Machu Picchu, once calm, is now struggling because it's become too famous.
This is a big problem! Machu Picchu's balance between history and tourism is at a critical point,
and the essence of this ancient wonder is at risk due to too many people exploring!
I hope for Machu Picchu to be a quiet place where we can still hear our ancestors' echo, undisturbed
by too many tourists. My other wish is for tourism that keeps our site safe and helps our local
community.
Sadly, our local traditions are getting ignored, and I worry our kids might grow up seeing Machu
Picchu more in pictures than in real life. I also feel bad about the time when Machu Picchu was
calm, not covered in tourists, and the old stones are slowly getting damaged.
To fix these issues, we suggest solutions. We can limit the number of visitors each day to keep
things more respectful. Also, we can promote responsible tourism and suggest other cool places like
the Chachapoyan ruins and to reduce the crowd at Machu Picchu.
As responsible travelers, we need to follow the rules set by the Peruvian government. The days of
freely wandering around are over. Peru started a big plan in 2015, spending $43.7 million. Phase
one, which started on July 1, 2017, limits daily entries and makes visitors follow specific rules.
Phase two plans to build a new center and restroom in the park.
In conclusion, Machu Picchu is special, and it's everyone's job to find solutions. By having rules,
being careful with tourism, and making a strong connection between visitors and the local
community, we can keep Machu Picchu amazing for a long time. Let's keep Machu Picchu beautiful
together! If you're looking for other cool places, try the Chachapoyan ruins to see something
different.